Effective operations and maintenance (O&M) provides reliability, safety, and energy efficiency if planned and resourced properly. But achieving this is far more challenging than it appears due to the often-overlooked complexity of real-world implementation. This session provides an overview of O&M strategies ranging from best practices to innovative approaches. We will focus on condition-based (or predictive) maintenance (CBM) strategies, how they differ from other O&M activities, and the related benefits to overall life cycle cost and reliability of assets. Speakers will share case studies where reliability-centered maintenance concepts were applied to develop a CBM strategy and associated decision support tools to maximize the effectiveness of current resources resulting in a proactive and insightful workforce culture.
Learning Objectives
Upon completion of this course, attendees will be able to:
- Identify potential O&M opportunities, including best practices and innovative approaches, that can be implemented in facilities;
- Recognize condition-based (or predictive) maintenance strategies and how they differ from other O&M activities;
- Identify useful O&M tools that facilities can use to maximize the effectiveness of current resources;
- Identify the related benefits of O&M to overall life cycle cost and reliability of assets.
