May 11, 2018 by On May 7th in Vancouver, BC, Asset Performance Canada consultant Alan Cajueiro will present his paper, “Shutdown/Turnaround Industry Best Practices and Emerging Trends,” at CIM Convention 2018 Important Information What | Presentation: Shutdown/Turnaround Industry Best Practices and Emerging Trends When | Monday, May 7th at 2:25pm Where | Room 109; Vancouver, BC, Canada Read the conference technical program to learn more. For more than a century, the Canadian Institute of Mining, Metallurgy and Petroleum (CIM) has served as the leading technical society of professionals in the Canadian minerals, metals, materials and energy industries. The annual CIM Convention provides an opportunity for mining professionals to gather together and exchange new ideas. Asset Performance Canada (AP-Canada) will attend this year’s CIM Convention to share trends and best practices from the shutdown and turnaround industry. These insights will showcase proven strategies for mining plants looking to achieve safe, competitive, predictable shutdown outcomes. On Monday, May 7th at 2:25pm, AP-Canada consultant Alan Cajueiro will present his paper, “Shutdown/Turnaround Industry Best Practices and Emerging Trends.” In order to achieve optimal shutdown outcomes, readiness must be quantified and measured early in planning, and the planning team must be disciplined in its adherence to a work process that is tailored to the requirements of the event. This paper will present key Industry best practices that have evolved over the past fifteen years and their contribution to increased shutdown predictability and competitiveness. Emerging trends that the leading players are following to stand out from their peers will also be covered. Alan Cajueiro is a Consultant with AP-Canada, based out of the company’s office in Calgary, Alberta. Over the course of his career in mining, Alan has honed his skills in maintenance optimization, reliability engineering, project management, and operational strategy. Prior to joining AP-Canada, Alan served as the Owner and Principal Consultant of a company specializing in the optimization of maintenance and operation functions. Before this, he worked as the Operational Readiness Manager of a major mining company. With experience in both engineering and management, Alan brings a holistic perspective to his role as an AP-Canada consultant. About CIM Convention 2018 The CIM 2018 Convention is a line-up of expertly-led workshops, 3 full days of technical presentations divided in 12 different and innovative themes ranging from finance and management in the mining industry to diversity and inclusion, great networking opportunities, a complete student / young leaders program, and a world-renowned trade show. This year’s convention will focus on thinking differently about our challenges, best practices and innovative insights. Learn more on the conference website. About Asset Performance Canada AP-Canada is the indispensable trusted partner to global petroleum, chemical, and energy companies that aim to optimize their assets’ performance and maximize operational efficiency. Our company achieves its mission by infusing strategic innovation, proven expertise, actionable insights, and unparalleled business intelligence analytics into a unique, winning formula for success. We leverage our databases, benchmarks, Software as a Service (SaaS) engines, and our industry-recognized consulting expertise to ensure that our clients mitigate, manage, and control high-risk events. Ultimately, our clients Aim Higher to realize superior business outcomes, and Aim Smarter to drive breakthrough performance in capital projects and plant turnarounds. For more information on AP-Canada, please visit www.AP-Canada.ca. Media Contact: communications@ap-networks.com