Maintenance Planning, Scheduling & Work Control

Introduction :
Maintenance planning, scheduling, and work control are critical components of effective asset management in various industries. This course covers the essential concepts and strategies for planning and scheduling maintenance activities to ensure maximum equipment reliability, minimize downtime, and optimize resource utilization. Participants will learn about best practices, tools, and techniques that enable organizations to develop a proactive maintenance culture, enhance operational efficiency, and align maintenance activities with organizational goals. By the end of the course, participants will be equipped to implement effective maintenance planning and scheduling strategies within their organizations.

Target Audience :

• Maintenance Managers: Individuals responsible for overseeing maintenance operations and strategy implementation.
• Maintenance Planners and Schedulers: Professionals tasked with creating maintenance plans and schedules.
• Reliability Engineers: Engineers focused on improving equipment reliability and availability.
• Operations Managers: Those looking to improve operational efficiency through better maintenance practices.
• Asset Managers: Individuals responsible for managing and optimizing asset performance.
• Technicians and Field Personnel: Team members involved in executing maintenance tasks.

Course Objectives :

• Understand Maintenance Fundamentals: To provide a comprehensive overview of maintenance concepts, including types of maintenance and their importance.
• Develop Maintenance Plans: To equip participants with the skills to develop effective maintenance plans and strategies.
• Schedule Maintenance Activities: To learn techniques for scheduling maintenance tasks while considering resource availability and workload.
• Implement Work Control Processes: To explore work control best practices that enhance communication and tracking of maintenance activities.
• Utilize Maintenance Management Tools: To familiarize participants with tools and software used in maintenance planning and scheduling.

Course Modules :

Introduction to Maintenance Management

• Overview of Maintenance Management:Definition, objectives, and the significance of effective maintenance management.
• Types of Maintenance:Analysis of various maintenance strategies including preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance.

Understanding Maintenance Planning

• Principles of Maintenance Planning:Key principles that underpin effective maintenance planning processes.
• Task Identification:How to identify maintenance tasks based on equipment failure patterns and operational needs.
• Defining Maintenance Activities:Techniques to precisely define maintenance activities, including steps and required resources.

Maintenance Scheduling Techniques

• Scheduling Fundamentals:Understanding the importance of scheduling in maintaining operational efficiency.
• Methods of Scheduling:Overview of different scheduling methods such as:Weekly and monthly scheduling,Gantt charts and other visualization tools.
• Resource Allocation:Strategies for optimizing resource allocation, including personnel, tools, and equipment.

Work Control Processes

• Defining Work Control:Understanding the concept of work control and its importance in maintenance management.
• Work Order Management:Overview of the work order lifecycle from initiation to completion, including documentation and tracking.
• Coordination and Communication:Best practices for effective coordination among maintenance teams and communication with other departments.

Utilizing Maintenance Management Software

• Introduction to CMMS:Overview of Computerized Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS) and their role in maintenance planning and scheduling.
• Data Management and Reporting:How to use data from CMMS for reporting performance metrics, planning, and decision-making.
• Performance Tracking:Techniques for tracking maintenance performance and KPIs through management software.