EJ (Ted) Lister
Founder and Chair of the Editorial Review Board iAPSCC®
Ted Lister is an internationally recognized innovative leader, keynote speaker, and trainer on Asset and Maintenance Management, Shutdown and Turnaround Management, Operational Readiness, and Commissioning across various industry sectors. He is the author and co-author of several books, best-practice industry guidelines, training courses, materials, and tools.
Early in his career, Ted developed a dynamic scheduling methodology using Primavera™ P6 and MS Project® to pilot and navigate the everchanging execution environment of Shutdowns, Turnarounds, Outages, and EPC (Engineering, Procurement, Construction) Commissioning. Ted is a Red Seal Instrumentation/Electrician, Certified Chemical Technologist, and a seasoned STO practitioner, consultant, and coach. READ MORE
Ivan Fuenmayor
South American Representative
Ivan recognizes the importance of transferring knowledge through training and coaching—from the shop-floor to the boardroom—through change management initiatives. Ivan is a Petroleum Engineer with a master’s degree in Project Management. He lived in Houston while working with Bechtel. He has also participated as a lecturer in the graduate project management programs.
In 1999, Ivan sponsored and led the development and implementation of a Physical Asset Management Program and Turnaround Management Process, a five-year change management initiative to improve business performance across Venezuela’s oil & gas sectors. Ivan's experience and expertise makes him a valued member of our Editorial Board.
Ken Yurkiw
North American Representative
Ken Yurkiw's distinguished career in the oil and gas industry, spanning more than four decades, commenced in the late 1970s as a Process Operator with Dow Chemical. His early years were marked by a relentless dedication to learning and growth, evident in his certification as a 4th-class Power Engineer and his acquisition of trade certifications in Welding and Pipefitting. This diverse skill set, coupled with his hands-on experience in operations, maintenance, and construction, laid the groundwork for his future as a highly regarded maintenance leader. READ MORE
Anil Kumar Malik, PMP
Southeast Asia Representative
Anil is a highly accomplished professional with a wealth of experience spanning over three decades. His expertise lies in turnaround, project management, operational excellence, and asset management. He has served leading oil, gas, and downstream industries worldwide, playing a pivotal role in various strategic initiatives. His contributions have been instrumental in opportunity framing, systems and process improvement, cost control, and cash generation for large-scale and complex turnaround projects in the energy and petrochemical sectors. READ MORE
Ken Yurkiw's distinguished career in the oil and gas industry, spanning more than four decades, commenced in the late 1970s as a Process Operator with Dow Chemical. His early years were marked by a relentless dedication to learning and growth, evident in his certification as a 4th-class Power Engineer and his acquisition of trade certifications in Welding and Pipefitting. This diverse skill set, coupled with his hands-on experience in operations, maintenance, and construction, laid the groundwork for his future as a highly regarded maintenance leader.
Ken's passion for his work and commitment to excellence drove him to take on increasingly challenging roles throughout his career. At Dow Chemicals in Fort Saskatchewan, Alberta, working as a field administrator for major projects, he formalized his construction experience. He earned certification in the University of Alberta Construction Administration Program. Later, as a Maintenance Coordinator, he contributed to the completion, commissioning, and start-up of the Light Hydrocarbons 1 Facility (LHC1), leveraging his unique blend of experience to achieve synergies between departments and refine processes and best practices.
Ken's leadership skills were further tested and proven when he served as the Assistant Turnaround Manager for the inaugural LHC1 Turnaround in 1998 and the LHC8 turnaround in Oyster Creek, Texas. His success in these complex projects solidified his reputation as a capable and influential leader in managing turnarounds.
As a Maintenance Leader at Dow Chemical, Ken spearheaded cost-effective, efficient, and safe maintenance execution across various business units. His crowning achievement during this time was the planning and preparation for the 2004 Major Turnaround, which was completed without a safety recordable, environmental reportable, or near-neighbor complaint, all while meeting budget and schedule targets.
In 2006, Ken brought his expertise to Suncor Energy, where he focused on integrating capital scope with maintenance and developing comprehensive turnaround programs. His knowledge and leadership were instrumental in driving improvements in the methods deployed in the preparation and execution of turnarounds. Ken's contributions extended to the team that developed Suncor's Operational Excellence Management System, where he served as the Manager of Maintenance Controls and later as the Completion, Commissioning, and Start-up Manager in Projects.
Ken has demonstrated a strong commitment to safety, environmental stewardship, and operational excellence throughout his career. While Ken retired from Suncor Energy on June 30, 2023, he is looking forward to the opportunity to continue learning and contributing to the industry that played an important role in his career.
Senior Turnaround and Project Management Professional
Anil is a highly accomplished professional with a wealth of experience spanning over three decades. His expertise lies in turnaround, project management, operational excellence, and asset management. He has served leading oil, gas, and downstream industries worldwide, playing a pivotal role in various strategic initiatives. His contributions have been instrumental in opportunity framing, systems and process improvement, cost control, and cash generation for large-scale and complex turnaround projects in the energy and petrochemical sectors.
As an author of the Operational Excellence Management System (OEMS) in PETRONAS Upstream, Anil has conducted multiple OEMS and ISO 9001 assessments and guided gap closure. He possesses exceptional leadership, teamwork, communication, reporting, interviewing, strategic decision-making, and analytic skills.
Anil holds a Postgraduate degree in Mechanical Engineering and is a certified Project Management Professional (PMP). He is also a certified lead auditor for the ISO9001 Quality Management System by Bureau Veritas and a Green Belt in LEAN Six Sigma (LSS), making him a continuous improvement practitioner.
Beyond his professional domain, Anil is passionate about giving back to society by sharing his knowledge and developing others within and outside his organization. He has delivered presentations and spoken at more than 15 international conferences on turnaround, project, and asset management worldwide. Anil is also a coach, mentor, guide, trainer, and assessor for turnaround, project management, and operational excellence.
Ted Lister is an internationally recognized innovative leader, keynote speaker, and trainer on Asset and Maintenance Management, Shutdown and Turnaround Management, Operational Readiness, and Commissioning across various industry sectors. He is the author and co-author of several books, best-practice industry guidelines, training courses, materials, and tools.
Early in his career, Ted developed a dynamic scheduling methodology using Primavera™ P6 and MS Project® to pilot and navigate the everchanging execution environment of Shutdowns, Turnarounds, Outages, and EPC (Engineering, Procurement, Construction) Commissioning. Ted is a Red Seal Instrumentation/Electrician, Certified Chemical Technologist, and a seasoned STO practitioner, consultant, and coach.
For more than 30 years, Ted has been circling the globe and experiencing firsthand the challenges faced by asset owners from energy, mining, and heavy industry to effectively establish scope, build a budget, efficiently execute work without compromising safety or quality. He has learned what it takes to enhance STO event execution performance. From crash-and-burn lessons learned to innovative best practice methodologies and tools, you will benefit from his deep knowledge and experience.
