2023 Schedule
Tactical Lifecycle Management - Promoting Sustainable Municipal Infrastructure and Partnerships for Reliability![]() Presenter: Philip Lawlor
Manager, Treatment Plant Maintenance, Regional Municipality of Halton
Co-presenter:
Alex Pallo Project Manager - Water Services Description:
This presentation will showcase the collaborative efforts of Halton Region’s maintenance and capital teams to identify alternative strategies for maintaining physical assets beyond the typical replacement approach suggested by standard lifecycle models. In addition to the capital needs assessments and lifecycle model projections, maintenance introduced an innovative approach that combines detailed component-level condition appraisals with alternative tactical lifecycle options, including refurbishment, RCM-R, OEM-R, and “do nothing.” The session will feature worked examples to illustrate this approach. The aim of this presentation is to demonstrate how municipalities can invest in and leverage maintenance and reliability functions to reduce capital budgets while enhancing the capabilities of teams responsible for the care of physical assets in an environmentally sustainable manner. About the Presenter:
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. ![]() About the Co-presenter: With a career spanning over 12 years, Kevin Smith is a seasoned maintenance professional who excels in executing Maintenance Management best practices. Currently serving as a treatment plant maintenance team supervisor in the Halton Region, Kevin plays a pivotal role in optimizing tactical lifecycle management (TLM), change management (F3R), and maintainability risk treatment programs.
Kevin has led the successful execution of these programs, resulting in remarkable opportunities and tangible improvements. Notably, Through the TLM process, for assets selected for replacement, the team involved reduced estimated replacement budgets by more than $15 million.
His strategic acumen is evident in his adept coordination of reliability, maintainability, and risk treatment execution. Highlighting his commitment to professional growth, Kevin holds a Millwright certification and is in the process of obtaining a Maintenance Management Professional (MMP) designation, underscoring his dedication to staying updated with industry trends. His journey remains a testament to his practical expertise, leadership, and unwavering dedication to enhancing tactical lifecycle management in the maintenance sector.
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