Maintenance Supervisor how-to

How to Plan a Weekend Maintenance Shutdown

Shutdowns need tight plans.

Updated By the Career Education Institute Curriculum Team
Quick answer

Shutdowns need tight plans. In short: list; get; assign, then complete the remaining steps below.

Step by step

  1. List all jobs.

  2. Get parts in advance.

  3. Assign crews.

  4. Plan lockouts.

  5. Schedule by hour.

  6. Hold a startup check.

Safety reminders for maintenance supervisors

  • Enforce lockout/tagout
  • Require PPE
  • Investigate incidents
  • Train on hazards

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