Absolute reliability In some cases, the undisturbed, continuous performance of the asset is a must. This requirement appears in cases where safety is concerned, like aviation. In many processes, unexpected shutdown will result in substantial losses or long-lasting downtime, when – in worst cases – the production line must be rebuilt. A typical case is
Benchmarking A few decades ago, it was realised that the company could sell not only products but also knowledge such as operating methods. For ethical reasons, the action was not understandable between competing companies. After some time, the operation evolved from ‘other learning’. Benchmarking societies were established, where company members exchanged information about their activities
Performance culture – case The case is based on SAMI’s (Strategic Asset Management Inc.) bulletin Reaching Higher 1. The goal was to improve the existing maintenance system in a large European production company. Three targets were set: Improve production. Reduce costs. Improve asset integrity in current operations compared to specific studies and interventions. First, the work
Performance culture When we read the professional literature and listen to the appearances of maintenance experts in various maintenance meetings and seminars, we cannot avoid noticing that the presenters are not ‘showing all their cards’. On one hand, several experts are bound by disclosure agreements; on the other hand, the customers, whose improvement projects have
Training programmes – case Finland and Sweden Standard EN 15628:2014 is a recommendation. A maintenance technician who meets the standard specifications can demonstrate their skills and/or qualifications in the EU. This is typically done by a certificate issued by a competent organisation or public authority based on approved examination. Several large companies have their own
Qualification of the maintenance manager It is the responsibility of the maintenance manager to ensure that the plant is fit for purpose and performance (based on performance indicators), particularly in terms of availability and quality. defining and developing maintenance policies in line with the company’s strategies. defining processes and tools to support maintenance tasks. defining,
Qualification of the supervisor and the planner The supervisor/planner coordinates maintenance tasks within the framework of the annual budget, appropriate plans and unplanned maintenance tasks. The supervisor/planner participates in ensuring the availability and performance of the plant in accordance with the technical availability and quality objectives of the company or unit. The planner works with
Qualification of the maintenance technician (specialist) The qualifications of the service technician consist of self-contained, maintenance-oriented maintenance tasks. Key competences include 1: safely implementing or ensuring maintenance plans in accordance with business strategies; quick action in case of error or malfunction, ensuring effective recovery; performing or ensuring the proper performance of tasks related to safety,
Knowledge, skills and responsibilities/autonomy in maintenance work The European Qualifications Framework (EQF) acts as a translation device to make national qualifications more readable across Europe, promoting workers and learner’s mobility between countries and facilitating their lifelong learning. The EQF aims to relate different countries’ national qualifications systems to a common European reference framework. Individuals and
