Maintenance and Operation Planning

Introduction

This Advanced Course in Maintenance and Operation Planning equips participants with comprehensive knowledge and hands-on expertise to develop efficient maintenance and operation strategies. Participants will delve into the latest concepts and best practices in preventive maintenance and explore modern operations and maintenance management. Through theoretical sessions, practical exercises, and case studies, attendees will acquire essential skills to optimize maintenance activities, reduce downtime, and ensure the smooth functioning of equipment and facilities.

Course Objectives

• Understand the critical role of maintenance and operation planning in maximizing equipment reliability and availability.
• Explore the latest trends and best practices in operations and maintenance management.
• Develop strategies for effective maintenance planning, scheduling, and resource allocation.
• Learn techniques for condition monitoring, failure analysis, and root cause identification.
• Implement predictive maintenance techniques like vibration analysis and thermography.
• Gain insights into maintenance performance metrics and key performance indicators (KPIs).
• Develop skills in maintenance budgeting, cost control, and optimization.
• Understand the role of Computerized Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS) and Enterprise Asset Management (EAM) software in modern maintenance practices.

Course Outlines

Day 1: Introduction to Maintenance and Operation Planning

• Importance of maintenance planning for equipment reliability.
• Overview of maintenance strategies: reactive, preventive, predictive, and proactive.
• Introduction to maintenance management systems and software tools.

Day 2: Objectives and Benefits of Preventive Maintenance

• Fundamentals of preventive maintenance for equipment longevity.
• Developing preventive maintenance schedules.
• Implementing condition-based maintenance techniques.

Day 3: Maintenance Planning and Scheduling

• Techniques for maintenance scheduling and planning.
• Resource allocation and optimization in maintenance activities.
• Key considerations in work order management.

Day 4: Failure Analysis and Root Cause Identification

• Failure modes and effects analysis (FMEA) and root cause analysis (RCA) methodologies.
• Tools and methods for effective RCA.
• Developing corrective and preventive action plans.

Day 5: Predictive Maintenance Technologies

• Introduction to predictive maintenance and advanced technologies.
• Vibration analysis for equipment health monitoring.
• Infrared thermography for detecting anomalies and hotspots.

Day 6: Maintenance Performance Metrics and KPIs

• Key performance indicators (KPIs) for assessing maintenance effectiveness.
• Implementing performance measurement systems.
• Continuous improvement through maintenance data analysis.

Day 7: Maintenance Budgeting and Cost Control

• Budgeting techniques for maintenance activities.
• Strategies for cost control and optimization.
• Total cost of ownership (TCO) in maintenance decision-making.

Day 8: Computerized Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS)

• Overview of CMMS and EAM software.
• Key features and benefits of CMMS in maintenance management.
• Implementing CMMS in real-world applications.

Day 9: Maintenance Organization and Team Management

• Organizational structures for maintenance departments.
• Roles and responsibilities within the maintenance team.
• Effective communication and collaboration in maintenance operations.

Day 10: Maintenance Optimization and Continuous Improvement

• Strategies for optimizing maintenance workflows.
• Lean maintenance principles and continuous improvement methodologies (e.g., Six Sigma, Kaizen).

Conclusion

By the end of this course, participants will have mastered key operations and maintenance strategies essential for managing maintenance activities, reducing repair costs, and ensuring the operational efficiency of facilities.

This training is ideal for professionals involved in facility operation and maintenance planning who seek to enhance their expertise in modern maintenance and operations solutions.