Ndags Olive
Ndags Olive
Ndags Olive
FACULTY OF ENGINEERING
TETE 4106
PRINCIPLES OF MAINTENANCE ENGINEERING
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NAME: NDAGIRE OLIVER
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Question Three
a) Describe maintenance planning and scheduling and how it can be implemented. (10
marks)
Maintenance planning: This is the process of determining which assets or facilities need to be
maintained, when they need to be maintained and how often. The process also involves
identifying resources required for maintenance. It should define the what, the why and the how.
The purpose of maintenance planning is to determine the correct maintenance jobs and get them
ready for scheduling. To do this, a designated planner develops a work plan (sometimes called a
job plan) for each work request. These work plans detail everything a technician must do and use
to accomplish the task.
Maintenance scheduling: This refers to the timing of planned work, when work should be done
and who should perform the work. Scheduling is meant to:
Maintenance schedule can be prepared at three levels which include; Long range schedule,
weekly schedule and a daily schedule.
Phase 1: Set-up
The setup phase is all about ensuring you are setup for success. Ensure your organization is
onboard with implementing maintenance planning and scheduling, that you have leadership
support and resources are in place. That you have built a clear case for change. That you
identified key stakeholders and put an initial communications plan in place.
Phase 2: Define and analyze the situation.
Phase two involves your team looking at your current situation and identifying problems
currently faced in maintenance execution. During this phase, you should have representation
from all levels of the maintenance process — technicians, key managers, or supervisors, and
even representatives from procurement, finance and the warehouse.
Ask questions, such as: How are work orders initiated? How do you prioritize work? Where
do you access documents like technical drawings and equipment manuals? How are materials
acquired? Do you run a weekly schedule? How are planners getting feedback on their job
plans?
If you currently use planning and scheduling software, ask questions like: Is your CMMS set
up to meet your needs? Can you tag work orders by their priority level? Can you track
performance metrics like schedule compliance?
Phase 3 - Develop and prepare for Delivery: Phase three involves planners and supervisors
working to establish supporting documentation and process maps as well as defining in detail
new processes, roles, and responsibilities. Make any necessary changes to your computerized
maintenance management system (CMMS) and develop training and coaching programs.
Phase 4 - Implement: Once everything is in place, it's time to roll out the new maintenance
planning and scheduling processes. The goal here is to embed the new standards and
procedures into the daily routines of all those involved until they become the new normal.
Phase 5 - Review: This is sometimes called the "close-out" phase. Here, you want to ensure
the new maintenance planning and scheduling process won't disintegrate when the training
and one on-one time is over. Celebrate successes and make sure people are aware of how
their hard work is paying off. Review what is going well and what could be better, and
document these for the next meeting with the planning department.
Phase 6 - Sustain: This phase is considered "evergreen," as processes and procedures should
Maintenance Master Scheduling can be defined as a strategic process that involves the creation
of a comprehensive, well-structured schedule that outlines all planned maintenance activities,
tasks, and resources within a defined timeframe. It serves as a centralized blueprint for
coordinating and optimizing maintenance operations, ensuring the efficient allocation of
resources, minimizing downtime, and maximizing equipment reliability. By integrating
preventive maintenance, inspections, repairs, and other necessary maintenance actions into a
single schedule, Maintenance Master Scheduling enables organizations to proactively plan,
execute, and track maintenance activities, leading to improved operational efficiency, cost
optimization, enhanced safety, and long-term asset management.
Question Four
a) Describe the term maintainability and mention 8 design features that must
be in place for good asset maintainability (10 Marks)
Maintainability refers to the inherent design characteristics and features of an asset or system that
contribute to its ease of maintenance and repair. It focuses on ensuring that maintenance
activities can be performed efficiently, effectively, and with minimal disruption to operations.
Here are eight design features that are essential for good asset maintainability:
1. Accessibility: Assets should be designed with easy access to critical components,
subsystems, and maintenance points. This includes providing clear pathways, sufficient
space, and removable panels or covers to facilitate inspection, servicing, and replacement
of parts.
4. Simplicity: Assets with simpler designs and fewer complex features tend to have better
maintainability. Minimizing unnecessary complexities, intricate arrangements, and
intricate wiring reduces the chances of errors during maintenance and improves ease of
troubleshooting.
6. Testability: Designing assets with built-in test points, diagnostic capabilities, or self-
checking features simplifies maintenance and troubleshooting processes. Testability
features enable quick and accurate identification of faults or malfunctions, reducing
diagnostic time and improving repair efficiency.
Ergonomics is the scientific discipline that focuses on designing and arranging work
environments, tools, equipment, and tasks in a way that optimizes human performance, safety,
and well-being. It considers the capabilities, limitations, and needs of individuals to ensure that
they can interact with their work environment efficiently and comfortably.
1. Worker Safety: Ergonomics plays a critical role in ensuring the safety of maintenance
personnel. By designing workstations, tools, and equipment with ergonomic principles in
mind, the risk of work-related injuries and musculoskeletal disorders can be minimized.
Proper ergonomics reduces strain, fatigue, and the potential for accidents, leading to a
safer work environment.
The decision to hire a full-time health and safety professional in an organization depends on
various factors that indicate the need for dedicated expertise and focus on occupational health
and safety. Here are six factors that may signal the need for a full-time health and safety
professional:
References
Maintenance-Engineering-Handbook-7th-Edition.pdf
Ben-Daya, Mohamed, Salih O. Duffuaa, Abdul Raouf, Jezdimir Knezevic, and Daoud Ait-Kadi,
eds. Handbook of maintenance management and engineering. Vol. 7. London: Springer London,
2009.