2023 Schedule
Increasing Asset Efficiencies Through Operator Driven Safety and Reliability Programs![]() Presenter: Martin Robinson
Group CEO, IRISS Group
Description:
Electrical maintenance programs have prioritized “reliability” for years but failed to apply it effectively, resulting in preventable failures. Operator-driven safety and reliability (ODSR) is a cost-effective asset management program that enhances reliability by engaging operators in asset maintenance through inspection routes and process parameter monitoring. This team-based approach involves multiple departments, reducing fire and failure risks while improving safety and reliability. Implementing ODSR necessitates creating a skills matrix, reengineering systems for safe and repeatable inspections, and adopting a continuous improvement model for training and monitoring activities. By developing “process rounds,” operators take ownership of equipment functionality, using baseline condition-based maintenance (CBM) instruments like IR cameras, partial discharge detectors, ultrasound probes, and vibration analysis equipment. Effective communication between operators and reliability technicians is essential, including clear departmental roles, inspection route schedules, automated follow-up paperwork, and a feedback system for training and role recognition. In addition, this new strategy replaces outdated maintenance practices to manage risks better. ODSR implementation provides financial and environmental benefits by increasing operational reliability, reducing downtime, and minimizing the need for spare parts and service items. This leads to less waste, decreased shipping/support costs, and improved asset utilization. In addition, with fewer shutdowns and start-ups, the overall carbon footprint is reduced, resulting in a cleaner and more efficient operation. About the Presenter:
For over 30 years, Martin Robinson has been a pioneer in the field of condition-based maintenance (CBM) technology. He spent 18 years in the British Army specializing in field maintenance of combat fleet vehicles. Martin continues to be an innovator and pioneer in the technological benefits of infrared thermography (IR) internationally. He has met with, consulted, or advised international maintenance and reliability leaders on electrical preventive maintenance (EPM) and electrical safety standards of NFPA and OSHA. A recognized authority in the field of IR, Martin has designed CBM programs to include IR, non-destructive testing (NDT), and implementation of green energy initiatives and energy management strategies. Martin holds a NEBOSH certificate in Occupational Safety and Health; he is a Level III Certified Infrared Thermographer and a Certified Maintenance and Reliability Professional (CMRP) through the Society for Maintenance and Reliability Professionals (SMRP). He is also a member of IEEE and NFPA, and is a standing member on the technical committee CSA Z463 guidelines on maintenance of electrical systems and a member of the IEEE P1854 working group (Recommended Practice for Electrical System Design Techniques to Improve Electrical Safety). Martin is a reliability partner with Reliabilityweb and is CRL certified. |