Disaster recovery project management

This paper is based on the actual process and lessons learned addressing specific equipment, as a result of Hurricane Georges hitting a gulf coast refinery, in September 1998. The paper addresses the unique requirements and solutions discovered in managing this type of project. Topics covered include the damage incurred and the long term reliability concerns, project definition and methodologies, recovery technical requirements and processes, equipment identification and documentation, information and database management, teaming and value of alliances, and on-site support service requirements. The paper is aimed at pointing out the challenges faced when large-scale disaster occurs. This information can greatly improve readiness, response time and minimize down time and lost earnings when large-scale outages occur.