05 Organization & People

In this session you will learn about faster identification of defects at all stages of the asset life cycle, and about clearer and more effective mechanisms for preventing equipment defects at each stage in cycle. In addition you will discover how organizations implement better triggering mechanisms for initiating root cause analysis and integrate a business process and information linkages model. You will have a better understanding of different root cause analysis techniques, as well as data inputs and outputs for defect elimination.

PEMAC Lunch and Learns webcast series featuring a presentation by Mike Crowell, Facility and Maintenance Manager, Irving Paper in Saint John, NB.Mike speaks about the benefits and implementation strategy for MMP at Irving Paper.The webcast originally aired on April 1, 2014.

PEMAC Lunch and Learns webcast series featuring a presentation by Javier Sanchez, MBA, CMC Manager, Change Management at Potash Corp in Saskatoon, SK. Janvier speaks about Large Scale Maintenance Transformation Project at a Mining CompanyThe webcast originally aired on January 22, 2014.

 Todd and work his team(s) in both Fort McMurray and Whistler have been able to  produce and sustain significantly higher output from the maintenance shop in a transit business through challenges such as extremely staff high-turnover (Fort McMurray) and operating the only Hydrogen Fuel Celled fleet in the world (in Whistler).In his presentation Todd will introduce PWTransit and will focus on particular tools he has applied to improve maintenance efficiency such as:- Improving work instructions (capturing learning)- Improving scheduling by:       - Improving "Reasonable Estimated Time" and "Job Times"       - Scheduling to respond to operational demand- Improving inventory management- Valuing the maintenance staffHe will also discuss how he got buy-in from both the leadership and the participants in the improvement process.