Topic
As part of a comprehensive, corporate-wide reliability improvement program, RCM-R analyses were conducted to determine the most appropriate maintenance program to sustain reliable operations for the anaerobic sludge digestion process. The method employed, “Reliability Centered Maintenance – Re-Engineered,” (RCM-R), is an analysis method based on the standard SAE JA-1011 with several enhancements for compliance with ISO 31000 (Risk Management), 14224 (Reliability Data Interchange), and 55001 (Asset Management). In the context of RCM, the assessment involves not only identifying the risks associated with each potential failure but also categorizing the risk levels into four classifications: high, medium, low, and acceptable. This classification, determined through a matrix, is crucial for selecting appropriate solutions to mitigate identified risks. The risk figures indicate which failure modes are more critical and, as such, more likely to have tasks defined. To establish clear system boundaries, inclusions, and exclusions, and to understand the consequences of asset failure in operation and its overall importance to the business, functional block diagrams were developed. Throughout the RCM-R process, the functional block diagram played a pivotal role in examining the operating context and identifying potential failures. Unless otherwise requested, the scope of this RCM-R includes the digester sludge feed system and valve, digester cover safety equipment, digester sludge heating system, primary digester tank, and secondary digester tank.
Speakers
Philip Lawlor, Manager, Treatment Plant Maintenance, Regional Municipality of Halton
Philip Anthony Lawlor is an experienced professional in maintenance and asset management with over 23 years of experience dedicated to private and public sector industries. He holds a Master’s in Quality Management, a Post-baccalaureate Diploma in Innovation Management, and a Specialist Diploma in Lean Systems. Additionally, he is a Certified Asset Management Professional (CAMP) and Assessor (CAMA). Lawlor works full-time as the Manager of Treatment Plant Maintenance at Halton Region, where he is part of a high-performing team responsible for the smooth operation and effective maintenance of water and wastewater treatment plant assets. With his leadership experience as Director of Maintenance and Reliability, Maintenance Management, and other leadership positions, Lawlor brings a wealth of knowledge from a diverse array of industrial sectors across Europe and Canada, providing him with a comprehensive while practical understanding of maintenance, reliability, and asset management principles. Lawlor’s contributions in the field have earned him recognition from organizations like Engineers Ireland, MEETA, PEMAC Asset Management Association Canada, and others. His work has been acknowledged through awards and publications, which reflect his commitment to sharing best practices and acknowledging the collective efforts of teams.
Azie Seif, Reliability Engineer, Regional Municipality of Halton
Azadeh Seif is an experienced Reliability Engineering Specialist with a Master’s in Reliability Engineering from the University of Alberta. Her distinguished background spans the oil and gas industry in the Middle East, the oil sands sector in Canada, and the public sector, where she has developed deep expertise in reliability and maintenance practices. As an RCM-R Brown Belt-trained facilitator, Azadeh brings substantial experience in both equipment and process reliability, with a strong technical foundation in the RCM-R method. Her expertise extends to RAM analysis, Weibull Analysis, Life Cycle Cost analysis, and the development and monitoring of Key Performance Indicators (KPIs). Azadeh is also well-versed in international standards such as ISO 50001, ISO 14224, SAE JA 101, and SAE JA 1012, which she effectively integrates into her work to enhance reliability and asset management. This comprehensive skill set allows her to apply best practices across various sectors, ensuring optimized maintenance strategies and improved asset performance. In her current role at Halton Region, Azadeh is part of a high-performing team responsible for the reliable operation and maintenance of water and wastewater treatment plant assets. Her experience includes various sectors, including Alberta’s mining industry, the refinery industry, and municipal water and wastewater treatment facilities. Additionally, she applies Reliability-Centered Maintenance-Reengineered (RCM-R) principles to guide optimal maintenance decisions.
Suvra Saha, Maintenance Planner, Regional Municipality of Halton
Industrial Engineering background with a master’s in manufacturing engineering from the University of Calgary. She has diverse experience in integrated reliability projects in oil and gas industry , manufacturing maintenance experiences as well as working in Maintenance team of public sector for last five years. She has extensive experience in SAP implementation projects, and a super user of SAP. Besides she is trained in Reliability Center maintenance, Total Productive Maintenance In her current role at Halton Region, Suvra is part of Maintenance planning team and as well working with reliability Engineer to translate Water and waste water treatment plant asset care plan into optimized preventive maintenance program in SAP.