Mainstream Summit • 20 March 2024 • Esplanade Fremantle, Perth
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One of the most impacted industries during Covid, was the Airline industry.
Bringing multiple data sources into one single view and pane of glass to make informed and smarter decisions, was vital to change the maintenance program – and bring aircraft back online after long term groundings and storage. Airlines needed to look at over a year's worth of data to ensure that the aircraft were safe while minimising any potential surprises.
The was also a need to improve work scope to maximize capability, helping to cope with losing skills and an aging workforce, post-COVID, that is almost impossible to replace at the same rate. New skillsets were created in the team to extract value from this data, combining data analytics and practical knowledge of the systems. Bringing this all together brought success to predictive maintenance and defect management teams.
Combining data sources of sensors, maintenance information data, in-flight alerting, spare parts type provisioning, and other general IP into an accumulated data centralised capability speeds up the research activity. This effectively aggregates the data, bringing it into a common format or common location.
Hear how these systems (often SAAS) result in much more varied data sources, reducing the specialist capabilities and coding capabilities required. They also don’t need to be implemented across all the infrastructure across the business.
Benefits are being better at maintenance activity, continually improving our maintenance program to lower the cost of maintaining the asset, maximizing yield, improving safety and minimizing disruption.
Asset Data Management and Utilisation
Managing Data Collection
Inadequate Alignment of Safety, Risk management, and Asset Maintenance Plans.
Inadequate Alignment of Safety
Manager QE Business Technology and eEnablement
Qantas
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Each year we run our Aurizon People Insights Survey. Last year’s showed that our people were feeling less energised, lacked clarity as to how they linked to the business strategy, and that they felt they were not able to share opinions without fear of retaliation. As a leadership team, we created annual people plans to address the poor morale, low accountability, lack of clarity, and diminishing relationships.
Results are in for the initial stages. Last year we had 66% participation. This year was over 90%! This is already a great demonstration of improved psychological safety and people feeling their voice is valued and that it's safe to speak up.
It was also identified that our leaders needed support and development. Aurizon mandated 2-day workshops, followed by coaching pods over 8-12 weeks, for all frontline leaders. The workshops focus on building trust, enabling courageous conversations, adapting to different situations and personalities, and what not to say. The coaching pods require leaders to take those skills and apply them in real life environments. These have been pivotal in many of the challenging and uncomfortable conversations I have had during my time in leadership.
Health and Well-being of the Maintenance Workforce
Mental Health and Well-Being
Improving EDI Practices and the Promotion of Diversity and Inclusion
Diversity and Inclusion
District Planning Superintendent
Aurizon
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At the heart of the Primary Crusher Maintenance Optimization project are the people who maintain our assets and their safety. What started as a maintenance frames project, naturally became a holistic approach to safe performance of crusher maintenance in shutdowns.
Delivering a suite of maintenance aids, innovative solutions, and structured rebuild methodologies, this Asset Management Operational Readiness project at Rio Tinto’s Guidai-Darri Iron Ore Mine embodies Rio Tinto’s core values of Care, Courage, and Curiosity. Driving innovation and continuous improvement in frontline shutdown management resonates with our company's purpose: Finding better ways to provide the materials the world needs.
Misalignment Between Asset Strategy and Company Strategy
Asset Strategy Alignment
Inadequate Alignment of Safety, Risk management, and Asset Maintenance Plans.
Inadequate Alignment of Safety
CLB Maintenance Superintendent
Rio Tinto
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In this inspirational keynote session, Dan Allen and Ed Ross, Co-founders of TradeMutt and TIACS, will tell their story on why they hung up the nail bag and went about shaking up the workwear industry.
You’ll hear how a very personal event inspired this duo to change the culture when it comes to the issue of mental health conversations within a community traditionally adverse to such discussions. Learn how Australia's biggest Social Impact workwear company has reframed the conversation around mental health to a more accessible, fun, and optimistic one.
You’ll hear about their amazing journey as they took necessary traditional safety garments and redesigned them to provoke discussions on mental health.
They’ll discuss how this formed the creation of a free and ongoing counselling service aimed at guiding those struggling with mental health via text and call. Their journey has enabled TIACS to successfully help thousands of tradies, truckies, rural and blue-collar workers.
Health and Well-being of the Maintenance Workforce
Mental Health and Well-Being
Developing the Maintenance Workforce of the Future
Workforce of the Future
Founder
TradeMutt
Founder
TradeMutt
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It is all too common that companies fortunate enough to have Reliability Engineers haven’t engaged them properly. It has become acceptable practice to misuse skills and talent and even labels. Instead, we create high priced part-finders, over-qualified maintenance supervisors, and number crunchers churning out metrics no one really cares about. It is time we start putting reliability back into Reliability Engineer. A Certified Professional Reliability Engineer understands the math involved and can compel organizations to follow a path forward.
In this masterclass, you’ll gain ammunition needed to make a compelling case to finally let Reliability Engineers do some reliability engineering.
John is a best-selling author and the creator of the Certified Professional Reliability Engineer certification program. He has more than three decades of Maintenance and Reliability experience. He is a former Captain in the United States Air Force, a commander of the F-111F Field Training Detachment, and a Gulf War veteran. He is also a college professor at North Carolina State University’s Maintenance and Reliability Management (MRM).
Undervaluing the Critical Role of Reliability Engineering
Lack of Appreciation
Decreasing Quality and Integrity in Work Management Fundamentals
Work Management Fundamentals
CEO
Maintenance Innovators (US)
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Execution is where the rubber meets the road as we strive to improve the performance of our physical assets. The transition from reactive to proactive and precision maintenance is crucial for enhancing equipment reliability and performance.
This session explores Proactive and Precision Maintenance, emphasizing Fasteners, Lubrication, Alignment, and Balance (FLAB). By focusing on these key areas, you can reduce downtime, extend machinery life, ensure operational efficiency, and improve the safety and sustainability of physical assets.
These are first principles for managing the reliability of physical assets. Failure to get these basics places all other investments to improve asset performance at risk.
Decreasing Quality and Integrity in Work Management Fundamentals
Work Management Fundamentals
Undervaluing the Critical Role of Reliability Engineering
Lack of Appreciation
Group Head of Asset Management
Rio Tinto
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The current landscape demands that Maintenance and Reliability leaders possess a unique blend of technical, analytical, and interpersonal skills. This panel discussion will highlight the critical role of people and competencies in shaping effective M&R leadership. By focusing on the development and integration of these competencies, M&R leaders can drive operational excellence, enhance safety, and ensure sustainable practices within their organizations.
Operational Efficiency Through Competence - implementing effective maintenance strategies such as preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance. This session will explore how advanced technical skills and data-driven decision-making improve maintenance processes and operational efficiency.
Leadership and Team Development – our people are at the heart of maintenance and reliability success. How can excel in building and leading high-performing teams, build strong communication, conflict resolution, and mentoring skills. This session will delve into strategies for developing these crucial leadership skills. People and competencies are the cornerstone of effective Maintenance and Reliability leadership. By developing a comprehensive skill set and fostering a strong team culture, to significantly enhance operational efficiency, safety, and sustainability.
This panel will provide insights from industry experts on how to cultivate these competencies, offering practical advice and best practices for current and aspiring leaders. Join this discussion highlighting the critical importance of people and competencies in the maintenance and reliability field and learn how to lead your team to success in an ever-evolving industrial environment.
Developing the Maintenance Workforce of the Future
Workforce of the Future
Closing the Current Capability and Skills Gap
Workforce Skills Gap
GM Asset & Materials Management
Fortescue
Head of Maintenance Strategy Governance
BHP
Group Head of Asset Management
Rio Tinto
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The UWA NLP-TLP group has had over $1.8M of funding since 2018 to develop tools and processes to “Transform Maintenance through Data Science”. By collaborating with over 20 national and international organisations we have developed and released 11 open-source language processing software and web tools and the largest maintenance dataset for fine-tuning AI models.
This talk describes these tools, what value they add for reliability engineers and planners, and how organisations are using them.
These tools establish a basis to enable processing and exchange of maintenance data within and between organisations. Continuing to process maintenance texts and procedures manually is no longer acceptable from productivity or quality control perspectives now we have viable and open AI-enabled alternatives.
Asset Data Management and Utilisation
Managing Data Collection
School of Engineering
University of Western Australia
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Prioritising maintenance work is crucial in an environment where resources, time, and budget are limited. We must continuously adapt our approach to the ever-changing operational landscape to answer critical questions such as:
At Woodside, the traditional A/B/C equipment classification system proved insufficient for managing the risk of failure across our global fleet of over half a million assets. This method lacked the precision to prioritize truly critical equipment and assess potential risks to both people and the plant.
The Solution:
I was part of a team that developed and implemented a dynamic, data-driven Equipment Criticality Analysis (ECA) program. This new approach evaluates equipment based on 14 key parameters, assigning a score out of 100 to quantify its criticality. What sets this ECA apart is its live, dynamic nature—integrating with real-time data sources to automatically adjust criticality scores as operational conditions change. For example, if a piece of redundant equipment fails, the criticality of its backup automatically increases.
Key Achievements:
Asset Data Management and Utilisation
Managing Data Collection
Undervaluing the Critical Role of Reliability Engineering
Lack of Appreciation
Reliability SME
Woodside Energy
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To effectively transfer the knowledge and skills necessary for organisations to build profitable and sustainable maintenance and reliability programs, we need to understand 'what needs to be done' and 'why it needs to be done.'
John is a best-selling author and the creator of the Certified Professional Reliability Engineer certification program. He has more than three decades of Maintenance and Reliability experience. He is a former Captain in the United States Air Force, a commander of the F-111F Field Training Detachment, and a Gulf War veteran. He is also a college professor at North Carolina State University’s Maintenance and Reliability Management (MRM).
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Work Management Fundamentals
Closing the Current Capability and Skills Gap
Workforce Skills Gap
CEO
Maintenance Innovators (US)
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Within Bentley, we have seen a significant 2.5 Billion Euro investment in future mobility and a Dream Factory to deliver it. However, within our current manufacturing vision remain a sizable number of 'Dumb' unconnected, primitive technologies and assets which will remain at the heart of our future product deliveries.
With our new, multimillion pound factory assets coming online, how we do ensure we are able to obtain the live data and status to enable us to manage the whole manufacturing process end to end?
Realistically, the only answer was either to replace a third of all our machinery and assets - or to develop, using Industry 4.0 sensor solutions, a cloud based and wireless I/O delivery. The system must allow us to self deploy using our in house skill set, in a cost effective manner and collect data points that can be directly inputted into our future factory MES and SCADA solutions. One the data is collected - it allows us to develop dashboards and create Condition Based Monitoring outputs and Live status feedback and to generate Predictability Algorithms with Cloud based providers, such as AWS and Snowflake.
The solution would be Quick to install, Adaptable and can be modified when needed and Cost effective.
Asset Data Management and Utilisation
Managing Data Collection
Developing the Maintenance Workforce of the Future
Workforce of the Future
Head of Maintenance
Bentley Motors (UK)
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For 19 years, I worked as a diesel mechanic but always felt stuck. Despite my leadership skills and ability to think outside the box, I kept getting overlooked. At 35, I was diagnosed with ADHD it explained so much. But medication wasn’t the magic fix I expected, I realized I had to work differently as a neurodivergent person.
A friend pushed me out of the workshop into asset health, which led to a game-changing secondment in risk and assurance. Suddenly, I was supported and trusted. Attending the Mainstream Conference confirmed it. I wanted to be a reliability engineer. Now, I’ve found my place and I love it!
Health and Well-being of the Maintenance Workforce
Mental Health and Well-Being
Improving EDI Practices and the Promotion of Diversity and Inclusion
Diversity and Inclusion
Reliability Engineer
Rio Tinto
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This session is based on a real case study I completed 25 years ago. I was reminded of this as I attended Drew Troyers recent workshop in August, as his paper described the experience I had when I did the case study all those years ago. It reinforced for me that a back-to-basics approach is sometimes the best solution.
Decreasing Quality and Integrity in Work Management Fundamentals
Work Management Fundamentals
Inadequate Alignment of Safety, Risk Management, and Asset Maintenance Plans
Inadequate Risk Management
Managing Director and Executive Advisor
Mana Consulting NZ
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When I started as an apprentice I could not have imagined where my career path would take me. Progressing through the trade ranks I made the move into the world of Work Planning. What a different world that was starting as the sole Planner then building a team all against the backdrop of utilities privatisation. However during this time I branched out into work management systems implementations, contracting bids and developing maintenance plans and standards. These extracurricular activities created a natural progression for me into Asset Management. As for the future its looking bright on the road to renewable energy.
Closing the Current Capability and Skills Gap
Workforce Skills Gap
Decreasing Quality and Integrity in Work Management Fundamentals
Work Management Fundamentals
Asset Management Strategist
Enerven
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Maintenance and reliability professionals are increasingly turning to data-driven approaches to enhance operational efficiency and asset longevity. This panel discussion delves into the two paramount challenges we're facing as we navigate the complexities of data utilization: data quality and integration, and the skill gap in data analytics.
Ensuring data quality and seamless integration still poses a significant hurdle. Maintenance and reliability operations generate vast amounts of data from diverse sources, including sensors, equipment logs, and maintenance records. However, inconsistencies, inaccuracies, and fragmentation in data can undermine decision-making processes. The panel will explore strategies for improving data quality, standardizing data formats, and integrating disparate data sources to create a cohesive and reliable data ecosystem.
The skills gap in data analytics also remains a critical issue. While advanced data analytics tools and techniques offer tremendous potential, the lack of personnel with the requisite expertise to leverage these tools effectively hinders progress. This discussion will address the need for upskilling existing staff, attracting new talent with data science proficiency, and fostering a culture of continuous learning within maintenance and reliability teams.
Join us as industry leaders share insights, experiences, and practical solutions to these pressing challenges, paving the way for a more data-savvy and resilient future in maintenance and reliability.
Asset Data Management and Utilisation
Managing Data Collection
Misalignment Between Asset Strategy and Company Strategy
Asset Strategy Alignment
Reliability SME
Woodside Energy
Manager QE Business Technology and eEnablement
Qantas
Manager Performance and Data Analytics
BHP
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There is an acceptance that DEI is a crucial issue for the future success of their organisation. But many significant questions remain in how to practically make this a reality. How can we attract and retain a diverse workforce in maintenance and reliability? What role can maintenance and reliability teams play in promoting DEI throughout the organisation? How can we create a culture of inclusion where all employees feel valued and respected?
Improving EDI Practices and the Promotion of Diversity and Inclusion
Diversity and Inclusion
Developing the Maintenance Workforce of the Future
Workforce of the Future
Manager - Health, Safety and Risk
Newmont Australia
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The brain works smarter when rested. It gives other brain regions the chance to connect for learning and memory. It is the most important (but the most neglected) organ. It controls and coordinates our actions and reactions. It allows us to think and get things done.
Yet, brain fog, cognitive overload and loss of energy is happening everywhere. Employees can't switch off and aren't coping with the constant onslaught of information. Mental health is impaired with fatigue, depression, stress and anxiety increasing; while memory decreases.
The good news: you can do something about it. Introducing a low-tech intervention called 'Brain Breaks'. Learn to create opportunities to unplug and pause; for better brain functioning, clarity and performance.
Key takeaways include;
Health and Well-being of the Maintenance Workforce
Mental Health and Well-Being
Chief Meditation Officer
Mr Meditate
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There is no doubt that the future is here with us and applications like ChatGPT are just a tip of the iceberg. Will we still need Maintenance SMEs or Advisors to tell us how to troubleshoot or direct us on possible causes and resolution? Or will the machines take over and do it better than us?
Asset Data Management and Utilisation
Managing Data Collection
Developing the Maintenance Workforce of the Future
Workforce of the Future
School of Engineering
University of Western Australia
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Creating value in the mining industry comes down to three factors –market conditions, geological quality, and the performance of physical assets. As is the case with most commodities, management has little control over the market. We trust that the geology is good, otherwise, we wouldn’t be mining the area. The performance of the physical assets is the one dimension over which management wields a great deal of control.
Asset management is often viewed as synonymous with maintenance – generally considered a cost centre.
In this workshop, we intend to change your perspective. Managing the performance of the assets must be viewed through a different lens – as a value centre.
We begin with an overview of the four primary value and loss/risk drivers:
We’ll conduct an interactive workshop to address how asset management drives EBIT/EBITDA, a lean balance sheet, and ultimately, RONA/ROCE – the true value of a company. Then we’ll set our sights more strategically and discuss how asset management can differentiate you in the market and create a competitive advantage.
Misalignment Between Asset Strategy and Company Strategy
Asset Strategy Alignment
Securing C-Suite Support and Budget for Asset Management Initiatives
Group Head of Asset Management
Rio Tinto
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This six-hour dive into Asset Management, specifically the Strategic Asset Management Plan (SAMP) is designed to be a fun and informative look at what it takes to establish a successful and forward-thinking strategy towards all vital equipment and, as importantly, get the necessary and needed stakeholders to be fired up about it. With their newly found passion and energy, stakeholders are more likely to stay within the ‘lines’ of the plan, contribute to its execution, measure the effectiveness of the SAMP and suggest ideas to make improvements as time goes by. Generating ideas is seldom ever an organization’s problem. Consistently executing the plan, year in and year out, is another issue altogether.
Participants in this workshop will gain practical and ready-to-use knowledge through six specific learning objectives:
ISO 55000 states that the SAMP ‘shall’ be in alignment with the organizational objectives. There isn’t a lot of wiggle room to get out from under a ‘shall’ directive. Unfortunately, high-level organizational objectives are often written in corporate ‘speak’ and are hard to translate into exact maintenance activities. This workshop offers a crash course in translating abilities.
An asset’s location on its Life Cycle helps to determine if the equipment has enough value left to be of value to the company. Clearly, some assets have left companies feeling ‘nickel and dimed to death.’ Attendees will understand how to estimate Life Cycle Cost and value. The control activities are the actual maintenance actions taken by all maintenance organizations. In the scheme of things, a maintenance department has a finite number of activity types to bring to bear. This workshop will discuss each of them.
The workshop will conclude with an engaging discussion on the general review and audit practices around measuring the application of the plan and the measurements of its intended effects. From those effects, an organization will take action to either leverage positive outcomes or compensate with improvement actions for negative results. This is continuous improvement.
This workshop encapsulates almost the entirety of Asset Management, choosing to focus on the line from organizational objectives to continuous improvement by focusing on the Strategic Asset Management Plan.
Misalignment Between Asset Strategy and Company Strategy
Asset Strategy Alignment
Poor Execution of Strategic Asset Management Plans
CEO
Maintenance Innovators (US)
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There’s a growing need to ‘switch-off’. Why? Because our brains cannot handle this constant onslaught of stimulation.
More information is coming at us than ever before and it’s reducing our memory, learning and attention spans. This session explores positive, practical and achievable techniques which enhance workplace cultures and impact busy lives. Walk out feeling better; equipped with an evidence-based pathway of making 1% improvements to enhance performance and wellbeing.
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If it’s agreed that assets are important for the business and that data is important for the business to optimise these assets, then it follows that capturing, storing, and making data-led decisions should be of equal importance. However, organisations are now generating enormous amounts of data from their plants and assets, and we are drowning.
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Good operational readiness models are often an after-thought. Most people, including leadership, are focused on business as usual. As a result, operational readiness budgets do not get enough attention and are often inaccurate. This makes selling the value of operational readiness difficult. For operational readiness projects to succeed this is not a good outcome. It is vital that there is strong link between business as usual and operational readiness. The change management required is also often overlooked. When change is taken seriously, the entire team can be aligned. This means scoping together, planning together, and executing together. This process is invaluable in instilling a culture that continues to take operational readiness seriously.
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While the benefits of implementing innovative Predictive Analytics Tools and Software are incredibly attractive on the eye in the short and long term, organisations are struggling with actualising these potential benefits. The community talked of their challenges managing data quality and integration issues, scoping budget correctly and piloting projects to demonstrate value. Organisations are grappling to create a clear business case, hire or train the teams with the correct skillsets, and have the basic foundations in place to enable the digitised future.
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There is often a disconnect between decisions made at senior levels of the organisation and ongoing performance expectations. We have all seen decisions to defer capital and major maintenance spend during times of austerity, yet management expect the same level of asset performance. It all leads to huge disappointment when the asset fails. How can we work with management to ensure we can effectively play the long game, and good initiatives are not abandoned before full implementation because of the time taken to see results?
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When it comes environmental management, Asset Managers naturally drift to compliance and administrative headaches. However, if you peel away the compliance layers, there is a tremendous profit opportunity by reducing parasitic friction and fugitive emissions. This is where the physical asset manager can shine. In round figures, the industrial sector is responsible for 25% of all GHG emissions. These improvements also translate into improved bottom line, reduced asset wear and tear, extending asset life and reducing cost of ownership.
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Reliability & Asset Engineers are integral to digital transformation. In this XCHANGE session we will focus on the role of reliability and asset engineers in driving digital transformation initiatives within their organizations. We’ll facilitate an exchange of ideas regarding the digital tools being utilised across different industries to enhance performance, efficiency, and reliability. Exploring digital initiatives such as AI, predictive maintenance, digital twins, and real-time monitoring being used by others. We’ll look to share success stories and outcomes from various organisations in their digital journey and the challenges being faced with digital transformation.
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What are the reasons companies have not realised the promises of an asset performance management implementation, and positioned Integrated APM as an evolution of traditional approaches which drives the connection between current disparate data sets and supports asset performance improvement at scale?
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There is no doubt that the future is here with us and applications like ChatGPT are just a tip of the iceberg. Will we still need Maintenance SMEs or Advisors to tell us how to troubleshoot or direct us on possible causes and resolution? Or will the machines take over and do it better than us?
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With the benefits of data analysis, inventory management improvements go hand in hand with maintenance efficiencies. The ease with which we can track things such as MRO part needs and availability, means that more manufacturers will be aware of the inefficiency of their current inventory practices. They will also be mindful of the benefits that they can gain from implementing at technology- and data-driven inventory plan. Benefits include accurate ordering and forecasting, easier location of spares, more control over storeroom management and faster, efficient maintenance.
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Many of our companies have institutional maintenance and reliability knowledge residing with an ageing workforce of engineers and trades. Without appropriate information-sharing strategies there is significant business risk that the knowledge leaves with them. How are we managing knowledge retention, documentation, and transfer?
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The need for Reliability Engineering in High Reliability Organisations (HRO's) is clear: to avoid catastrophes in an environment where normal accidents can be expected due to risk factors and complexity. In other industries this need is less obvious, so business leaders are challenged with finding the correct level of investment in reliability and reliability engineers. How do we get the best out of our reliability engineers?
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The Work Management process can often be confusing and inefficient. Many organisations have adopted systems to digitally capture the information required whereas people, effectively manage the process with the aid of systems that are correctly aligned. All that is really required to go about your work is to ensure that the right work is done the right way at the right time.
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Large digitisation projects are all the rage. How do we prioritize these projects and investments in Asset Management? Is it digital twin, mobility, augmented reality, or predictive analytics? Where is the low hanging fruit? Which digital platforms are best?
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Companies reported that the issue is greater than it’s ever been and getting worse. Relentless organisational change, high job demand, pressure to perform, lack of empathy and understanding from leadership, and the imbalance between effort and reward. Poor mental health has a significant impact on an individual’s health, attendance, performance, engagement, and safety.
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More than 75% of our community reported experiencing major supply chain disruption over the past 12 months. How is our community coping with a perfect storm right now. We are still feeling the impact of COVID. But add in the complexity of wars, climate change and cybersecurity threats are forcing us to implement creative solutions.
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There is an acceptance that DEI is a crucial issue for the future success of their organisation. But many significant questions remain in how to practically make this a reality. How can we attract and retain a diverse workforce in maintenance and reliability? What role can maintenance and reliability teams play in promoting DEI throughout the organisation? How can we create a culture of inclusion where all employees feel valued and respected?
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The MAINSTREAM 2025 research identifies a ‘Decreasing Quality and Integrity in Work Management Fundamentals” as one of the major obstacles to achieving Maintenance and Reliability Excellence. A deterioration in the adherence to strong maintenance planning fundamentals is at the heart of this challenge.
Often overlooked, effective planning is a game-changer for organisations, optimising resource utilisation and enhancing team focus. This workshop is designed to link the vital role of maintenance planning to productivity increase.
Strong planning practices foster clarity, streamline task prioritisation, and improve risk management. You will discover a myriad of benefits in continuous improvement and effective communication as we highlight actionable steps to elevate maintenance planning.
Peter commenced a dedicated maintenance career as an electrical fitter and technician. He worked his way up through the ranks in the Navy to hold senior engineering roles both at sea and then as GM of the Submarine Corporation. After the Navy, he transitioned to senior management roles in mining and resources. Peter has significant experience in work management and the behavioural aspects of sustainable organisational change with operators and maintainers. He is passionate about unlocking productivity through strong maintenance planning.
Decreasing Quality and Integrity in Work Management Fundamentals
Work Management Fundamentals
Adjunct Principal - Education and Change Management
Covaris
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Let's face it - decarbonisation is shaking things up in Western Australia's industrial landscape. But guess what? It's not just about challenges - it's packed with opportunities for maintenance and reliability pros like us!
This panel will cut through the noise and get real about what this means for Maintenance and Reliability professionals. How are companies really adapting (some smoothly, others… not so much) and what it means for your day-to-day work and future career moves.
What's in it for you?
No lectures - just straight talk, real experiences, and actionable insights. Bring your questions, challenges, and an open mind.
The Impact of Decarbonisation on the Asset Manager
Impact of Decarbonisation
Strategic Accounts and Enterprise Growth Market Director
Baker Hughes
Head of Decarbonisation Delivery
Fortescue
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This interactive panel discussion will explore the options, benefits and challenges of implementing APM in industries that place a high demand on their assets. With all industries facing rising operational costs, ongoing equipment downtime, and the need for greater sustainability, can APM offer the sort of transformative solutions through predictive maintenance, real-time monitoring, and data-driven decision-making that it promises?
This session will bring together broad industry expertise to discuss their experiences in implementing APM with a focus on improvements in measurable asset reliability, reduced unplanned downtime, and extended equipment life. The panel will also address the specific challenges of applying APM in harsh operating environments, integration with legacy systems, and the need for workforce training.
Through interactive dialogue and case studies, participants will gain practical insights into the effectiveness of APM, as well as how to leverage it for greater operational efficiency.
Misalignment Between Asset Strategy and Company Strategy
Asset Strategy Alignment
Regional Consulting Services Manager - APAC & MENATI
Baker Hughes
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Over the past eight decades, they way in which industry and government manages its infrastructure and equipment has evolved from a focus on repairing failed assets to managing the whole of the life of the asset to achieve business goals. There have been four key transitions towards:
Each time, leaders have looked to the maintenance team to take carriage of the new way of doing these things. The progress has been natural, the delivery of ownership organic, and not necessarily wrong. The issue is that:
So, while executives naturally associated reliability and asset management with the maintenance manager because of the common denominator of infrastructure and equipment, they didn’t appreciate that each field required different skillsets and knowledge.
Fortunately, maintenance teams are pragmatic, versatile and solution oriented. With this presentation, I hope to help you articulate the Asset Management challenge to your business and suggest practical ways to benefit from the progress.
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Work Management Fundamentals
Poor Execution of Strategic Asset Management Plans
Independent Thought Leader
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Over the next decade, the community will be confronted with one of the most significant workforce challenges ever faced. Automation and AI and decarbonization are poised to reshape the landscape of future job roles and required skill sets. It is essential for us to have open discussions about upskilling and reskilling our Maintenance and Reliability Teams. We can start by acknowledging the impact of automation and the need for acquiring new skills. By fostering a culture of continuous learning and providing resources for upskilling, we can empower our teams to adapt to new technologies and thrive in the changing landscape of maintenance and reliability.