Management of Technical Shutdowns – Heliatec Ingénierie

The challenges presented by technical shutdowns

Technical shutdowns, or facility shutdowns are planned interventions needed to secure industrial facilities. Vital in ensuring the safety and durability of equipment, they mainly concern high-risk sectors (petrochemical, nuclear, chemical, pharmaceutical and energy). Regulations stipulate periodic inspections to ensure their compliance with current regulations (ISO, API, ATEX, SEVESO, etc.).

These shutdowns provide the opportunity to anticipate wear on equipment and prevent unscheduled breakdowns presenting significant financial and safety consequences. Their duration varies depending on their complexity, and can require the mobilisation of thousands of operators.

The expertise of Heliatec Ingénierie for technical shutdowns

Shutdowns follow a very specific structure: from participation to the preparation of work plans to bring facilities into regulatory compliance. During this time, the works are performed to a tight schedule, including regulatory inspections, the replacement of critical equipment and the upgrading of systems.

Heliatec Ingénierie implements real-time monitoring and proactive risk management to contain budget overruns and delays. Its approach favours safety, regulatory compliance and the sustainable performance of the facilities. We assess your needs and offer services tailored to your specific needs.

Preparation of works, to advance plan and structure your projects

Planning and preparation for the shutdown: organisation of task sequence, identification of the required human and material resources, provision made for adherence to timeframes.
Cost estimation (purchases, cost control): provision for the incurring of expenses for equipment, labour, equipment and all related costs.
Coordination of resources.

Supervision and coordination of works, for optimal execution

Supervision of all trades: pipes, devices, bins, civil engineering, EIA, etc.
Project Management Support
Contract Development.
Process Engineering, QA/QC & Project.
Management of potential incidents.
Detailed reports on the status of works, and solutions implemented.

Engineering & Studies Trades

Mechanical Engineering Studies / plumbing / boiler.
Electrical Engineering / instrumentation / automation.
Process Engineering.
Method Engineering.
Projection (PDMS, E3D, AutoCAD, etc.).
Industrial design.

Inspections to assess the safety and compliance of the works

EEMUA (Equipment Failure Risk Assessment) inspections.

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FAQs

How does Heliatec Ingénierie manage safety during technical shutdowns?

Safety is based on several measures: prior risk identification, implementation of strict protocols, training of teams, real-time monitoring of operations and meticulous inspection of equipment. Audits are conducted regularly to ensure compliance with current standards.

What are the main management tools used for facility shutdowns?

The most common tools Heliatec Ingénierie uses are Primavera for task planning, as well as CMMS (Computerised Maintenance Management System) software for monitoring equipment and managing stocks of spare parts.