Objectives of maintenance in industrial plants
Types of maintenance: corrective, preventive, predictive, proactive
Role of planning and scheduling in reliability improvement
Key performance indicators (KPIs) for maintenance effectiveness
Work identification and prioritization
Scope definition and job planning steps
Resource planning: manpower, tools, materials, spare parts
Cost estimation and budgeting for maintenance activities
Documentation and work order systems
Short-term vs. long-term scheduling
Gantt charts, bar charts, and network diagrams (PERT/CPM)
Weekly and daily scheduling practices
Coordination with operations and production teams
Backlog management and scheduling optimization
Role of CMMS in planning and scheduling
Work order generation and tracking
Asset hierarchy and equipment history
Integration with ERP systems and digital tools
Reliability-centered maintenance (RCM) principles
Total productive maintenance (TPM) concepts
Root cause analysis for recurring failures
Continuous improvement in planning and scheduling processes
Examples from oil & gas, petrochemical, and power industries
Benchmarking against international standards
Lessons learned from successful planning and scheduling programs
Safety considerations in planning and scheduling
Regulatory compliance and audits
Environmental and sustainability aspects of maintenance planning
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