Petrochemical & Refining Summit 2019
Moderator: Cindy Gross
Director, Reliability | Olefins Site, Flint Hill Resources
Speaker Presentation
Sharing Best Practices in Planning and Executing a Successful Turnaround
Regardless of the industry that you are in – refining or chemical processing, you will be part of a turnaround in your plant. Shutdowns are expensive, they present a unique set of challenges and the stakes are high. This session will look at ways to increase your chances of staying on schedule and on budget to put you on the path toward turnaround success.
• Reviewing the planning and processes that are put into place
• Building relationships with suppliers and service providers throughout the whole planning phase
• Planning for the unexpected
Speaker Bio
For the last 7 years, Cindy Gross has been leading reliability and maintenance organizations in the four Flint Hills Resources Olefin facilities. Prior to that, Cindy has had a 30 plus year career that has focused on improving manufacturing results through the reliability processes. She has worked with various Chemical and Refining companies in Site and Corporate roles. Cindy is known for leaving a legacy of safe, reliable production as well as a highly developed organization. Cindy’s focuses the organizations on developing and improving capabilities that improve results.
Cindy has a Bachelors of Science degree in Metallurgical Engineering from Missouri University of Science and Technology in Rolla, MS.
Speaker Presentation
Sharing Best Practices in Planning and Executing a Successful Turnaround
Regardless of the industry that you are in – refining or chemical processing, you will be part of a turnaround in your plant. Shutdowns are expensive, they present a unique set of challenges and the stakes are high. This session will look at ways to increase your chances of staying on schedule and on budget to put you on the path toward turnaround success.
• Reviewing the planning and processes that are put into place
• Building relationships with suppliers and service providers throughout the whole planning phase
• Planning for the unexpected
Speaker Bio
For the last 7 years, Cindy Gross has been leading reliability and maintenance organizations in the four Flint Hills Resources Olefin facilities. Prior to that, Cindy has had a 30 plus year career that has focused on improving manufacturing results through the reliability processes. She has worked with various Chemical and Refining companies in Site and Corporate roles. Cindy is known for leaving a legacy of safe, reliable production as well as a highly developed organization. Cindy’s focuses the organizations on developing and improving capabilities that improve results.
Cindy has a Bachelors of Science degree in Metallurgical Engineering from Missouri University of Science and Technology in Rolla, MS.