 William H. Tillman
Course Director
More than 200 capital projects using his methods have come on stream ahead of schedule and below budget |
Process Technical Services proudly sponsors Professional Seminars International (PSI). Individuals from a wide range of industries worldwide have attended PSI seminars since 1975. Process Plant Start-Up Seminars are led by William H. Tillman whose career includes leadership roles in 17 start-ups. Mr. Tillman participated in 7 start-ups over a 21-year period with DuPont in maintenance and operations managerial roles. His career with DuPont included a four-year loan assignment in Canada as General Project Manager and Executive Team Member for Petrosar,Ltd.,Sarnia, Ontario,Canada.Mr.Tillman received a Bachelor of Industrial Engineering degree from Georgia Institute of Technology and is a Registered Professional Engineer in Texas and Ontario.
Mr. Tillman’s project methods for coordination and start-up systems are recognized as exemplary worldwide.
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 Jerry L McAfee
Course Director
Mr. McAfee holds a BS and MS in Chemical Engineering and is a member of the Project Management Institute |
Mr. McAfee began presenting seminars after 35 years in chemical manufacturing and project experience. He worked 32 years for DuPont in technology, business, manufacturing and project managerial positions. He participated in 8 projects with responsibilities ranging from shift engineer to Project Manager.
His Project Management assignments included responsibility for the Design, Construction, Start-up, and ongoing operation of the world's first HFC-134a ("FREON" replacement commercial facility, a second larger plant using alternative technology, and a "Terathane" plant.
In 1989 he attended Bill Tillman's Process Plant Start-up Seminar and subsequently enrolled his project teams in the seminars. All three projects were completed and started up under cost, ahead of schedule, and with exceptional start-up results with two receiving corporate awards.
McAfee is a disciple of Tillman's process start-up philosophy and methodology and his common sense implementation of modern management concepts. |
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The Worlds Leading Seminars for Process Plant Start-Up!
 Printable Brochure
Preparation for Initial Start-up
What To Do, When, By Whom
Detailed Planning for Training & Commissioning
Early Start & Quality Execution
Staffing Numbers & Schedules
From Project Authorization Through On-Stream
Contractor-Owner Cooperation
Fast-Tracking At Reduced Cost
People Side of Project Start-Up
Reducing Stress, Fatigue, & Work Hours |
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Process Plant Start-Up Topics
Introduction
50 years of change in project / start-up execution and lessons learned
Typical Start-up Problems
Selective discussions of 50 sources
Minimizing Equipment Problems
How to direct equipment problem avoidance actions from beginning of engineering through on-stream operation.
Start-up Planning
All aspects of preparing for operations are included: what to do, when, how, by whom, etc. with special emphasis on training and commissioning.
Start-up Personnel
Comparison of permanent staff numbers vs. start-up needs; staffing alternatives including shift schedule variations; obtaining "extra" short-term personnel.
Start-up Management
Merits of the two dominant project / start-up management systems; most successful start-up organization; initiating concepts focused on continuous improvement of operating organizations.
Start-up Morale
Example of severe consequences of low morale; leadership influence on morale.
Start-up Cost Prediction
Using historical factors to estimate start-up cost and to highlight avoidable high-cost circumstances.
Commissioning - The Heart of Start-up
Multi-team approach to mesh commissioning and construction turnover schedules; commissioning responsibility options; specific commissioning activities.
Construction Quality / Productivity Assurance
Operations role in QPA; contractor/owner coordination; examples of safety improvement and cost reductions resulting from owner’s QPA efforts.
Start-up Safety
Major concerns about safety during initial operation and stabilization; preparing for emergencies; special training for start-up.
Human Relations during Projects / Start-up Assignments
Discussion about temporarily modifying HR policies and union contracts for project / start-up circumstances; avoiding excessive work hours and family problems.
Comments from Past Seminar Participents
"An absolute must for all major project teams." - Steve Alwart, Hoechst Celanese
"The most interesting, informative, and useful seminar I have ever attended." - James Martin, General Mills
"Insightful review of start-up management. Should be a pre-requisite for anyone embarking on a key role in a chemical plant start-up." - Ram Sriram, AKZO Nobel
"This should be a required starting point for all projects." - Donald Gill, Du Pont
"If the procedures outlined in this course were used from a project’s beginning, I don’t believe a start-up could go wrong." - Steve Bray, Union Carbide
"Tillman’s course provides a logical step-by-step method for organizing and starting up a process unit. It is the best ‘how-to’ course I’ve participated in." - Mark Hochwalt, Monsanto
"Tillman is worth every penny. He has the freedom to speak the truth." - Martha Ramirez, Lyondell-Citgo
"This course is very useful and practical for people involved in projects in other countries such as Venezuela." - Gustavo Leal, Petroquimica de Venezuela
"This seminar should be required by all companies that are involved in major projects, the owner, engineering, and builder of these projects." - Gregory Harris, Exxon Chemical
"Fulfilled all my expectations." - A.G. Frasier, Weyerhaeuser
"A must for any serious Project Task Force." - T.O. Okikiolu, Mobil Producing Nigeria
"A fast moving, factual and practical course that should be attended by all members of the project or unit turnaround teams to optimize start-up time and minimize cost." - Jerry Usry, Amoco Polymers
Enrollment Information
PUBLIC PRESENTATION
Seminar Fee – Process Plant Start-Up
(Houston, Texas - $1,395.00)
(Calgary, Alberta, Canada - $1,795.00)
The fee for the Seminar includes course tuition, seminar materials, continental breakfasts, refreshments, and lunch each day.
Once the registration form is received in our office by mail, fax, e-mail, or by telephone, a letter of confirmation will be mailed. Registrations are accepted on a fi rst-come, first-paid basis. Early registration is encouraged due to limited seating capacity.
SUBSTITUTES from the same company may attend in place of a confirmed registrant. A registrant may TRANSFER without penalty to the next scheduled class two weeks PRIOR to the Seminar date. CANCELLATIONS made PRIOR to two weeks of Seminar date are subject to a $150 processing fee. CANCELLATIONS made WITHIN two weeks of Seminar date are subject to a $300 processing fee. NO-SHOWS, who do NOT provide prior cancellation notice, will be subject to one-half the Seminar fee.
Information concerning hotel accommodations will be provided at the time of registration. To receive a Seminar group room rate, reservations should be made directly with the hotel identifying yourself as a registrant of the Process Technical Services Process Plant Start-Up Seminar. Hotel rooms are limited and subject to availability. |
