Up Time Magazine- February/March 2008

Certification and Reliability by Ramesh Gulati, CMRP, ATA, Arnold Air Force Base One of the key ingredients in successfully implementing best practices in maintenance and reliability is the skill of work force. Do they possess the right skill sets? Have we trained them right? Are we doing the right-appropriate training? How do we measure skill sets and training effectiveness? In this presentation, we will discuss, how we dealt with these issues and how certification from SMRP has Remediation helped us to build maintenance and reliability skills in our workforce and supported the creation of a reliability culture. Canada’s Maintenance Management Professional Certification Program by Norm Clegg, PEMAC The Maintenance Management Professional (MMP) certification program was developed to meet a need in Canada for formal training in maintenance, engineering and physical asset management of people aspiring to management or specialist positions in the profession. Eight modules cover the topic field. Completion is recognized in some Provinces with a certification on trade papers (Alberta Blue Seal) and (Ontario Ministry of the Environment CEU’s). This paper outlines the program, its content, operation, learning elements and outcomes and, In the suggests its continued past, ‘runwider adoption interto-failure’ was nationally. a common occurrence, but with remote sensoring and higher quality materials now available, firms are becoming more sophisticated with their service, maintenance and operating models. Running in the ‘sweetspot’ is a term often heard in operating circles from the shop-floor to the top floor, from NASCAR to Utilities. EAM Learning Zone 4 efforts are the use of our Computerized Maintenance Management System (MAXIMO®) and our comprehensive training program focused on the changes we are effecting, in conjunction with technology and processes. of CMMS Data is Essential to support RCM by Scott Weston, CMRP, Global Knowledge Management Remediation is the process of auditing and correcting asset data and documentation utilized by a Computerized Maintenance Management System. If a company wants to continuously improve reliability efforts, remediation must be performed periodically to ensure the accuracy of its data. The benefits of remediation include: 1) increased equipment data accuracy, 2) increased maintenance efficiency and 3) reduced total operating costs. Without remediation, many companies run the risk of inaccurate long-term trending, making financial decisions on bad data, and potential regulatory compliance issues. Getting A Grip on Maintenance Performance by Remco Jonker, Mainnovation Within controlling the maintenance process, a good EAM system is indispensable. Many people enter data about the maintenance of their assets on a daily basis, such as consulting the object history and knowing if spare parts arrive on time in the warehouse. However managing a lot of data does not consequently lead to the right steering information and analyses. A very clear vision on priorities within the maintenance process is needed for this. Learn how Value Driven Maintenance® poses a clear relationship between working processes within a maintenance surrounding and the contribution which these processes deliver to the value creation of the company. Learn how to set up a management dashboard with Key Performance Indicators (KPI’s) in your EAM system and how benchmarking can be used to determine norms for these KPI’s. The KPI’s focus on different areas, like Reliability, Cost Control, Work order handling, Inventory, etc. Learn how to use your own data to make reliable forecasts, to make value enhancing decisions and to provide you with a daily summary of the economic consequences of your decisions. Fast, convenient, easy and a conscious step towards continuous improvement. By better utilizing available information in conjunction with the technology on the market today, firms can find better ways to run their business. This session will focus on live examples and the accompanying products available to support these initiatives. Capturing the Knowledge of an Aging Workforce by Paul Dufresne, Trico It is estimated that the average age of the workforce in North America is between 55-57 years old. As Baby Boomers retire and with the lack of apprenticeship programs in most facilities how do we capture the knowledge and know how of these retiring tradesmen? This presentation will discuss in detail the process of how one facility captured the critical information prior to and even after the departure of their oiler with over forty years of experience. This presentation will show the steps used in gathering the information and development of work task outlines for the development of a documented lubrication program. Managing Continuous Improvement at Seattle Tacoma Intl Airport by Jennifer Mims, Port Authority of Seattle This presentation explores the Aviation Maintenance at Seattle Tacoma International Airport department continuous improvement effort; referred to as AIMS (Aviation Inventory and Maintenance Systems), focused on how to better and more efficiently maintain the equipment, systems and facilities. AIMS is focused on the meaningful integration of systems (technology and processes), data/metrics, and people. The AIMS Program has three primary initiatives: materials management, work management, and asset management, with two supporting initiatives focused on the development and implementation of standardized operating procedures (SOPs) and Key Performance Indicators (KPIs). Two integral components to our continuous improvement Information Driven Reliability Centered Maintenance by Stephen Slade, Oracle Corp Successful firms find that utilizing available information and technology is key to reliability. Implementing CMMS? Let me tell you what I have learned by Steve Mislan, Charleston Water System The presentation begins with my experience with a CMMS that had been in use for sev- please call 1-888-575-1245 or 305-735-3746 with any questions

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Up Time Magazine- February/March 2008 Contents Upfront Upclose: Lessons Learned from the Walter Reed Story Information Technology: Parenting and Asset Performance Infrared: It's Alive! Lubrication: A Sense of Change Maintenance Management: PdM, Standardized Motor Testing: Being Well Connected Precision Maintenance: How to be Marketable Reliability: The Voyage of Wells Dairy Ultrasound: Two is Better Than One Vibration: Diagnosing a Cracked Shaft Upgrade: A Different Kind of Journey

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