Maintenance Management
Optimize maintenance management and scheduling to boost mine performance.
Overview
OPTIMIZE MAINTENANCE MANAGEMENT AND SCHEDULING TO BOOST MINE PERFORMANCE
Without the efforts of maintenance departments, the mining industry would come to a standstill in short order. However, a common challenge for mine operators is estimating the amount of maintenance work needed in the dynamic conditions the department typically works in.
Maintenance strategies can vary dramatically in terms of labor, skills, tools and duration, depending on a number of factors. For example, with fixed or stationary assets such as processing plants and impoundments, specialized teams are often required to work in extreme heat, cold, dust and rain. Meanwhile, with mobile maintenance for rolling stock such as drills, dozers and loaders, unscheduled repairs are required in unpredictable and often unprotected locations in the field.
Maintenance work also brings risks and safety concerns for personnel, which need to be mitigated with comprehensive protocols, procedures and the necessary training needed by employees to adhere to them effectively.
KEY CLIENT CHALLENGES:
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With multiple maintenance strategies in place, how do we ensure better alignment between them?
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How do we ensure employees comply with safety protocols for maintenance procedures?
KEY INDICATORS IN MAINTENANCE PRODUCTIVITY FOR MINES
Basic elements of an effective maintenance program include work orders, backlogs, scheduling and performance reporting, which are not easily managed without resident knowledge of sophisticated gauging and sensors. Additionally, continual demand calibration, balance, and interpretation of performance data is also required to use information effectively for maintenance planning.
The following are key indicators to better understand how optimal your mine’s current maintenance management is:
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HOW UNISON MINING CAN HELP
Different maintenance management approaches can be taken, including predictive, break-and-fix, and run-to-failure methods. In some cases, all three approaches may be utilized which creates varying levels of complexity for maintenance leadership and their crews.
When estimating work, personnel must also recognize that ageing equipment will not operate at the same levels as the newest equipment. By collecting and analyzing data on equipment performance, operators can better estimate future performance and optimize maintenance scheduling.
Unison Mining’s maintenance management services provide your team with the methods, processes and systems needed for continuous improvement and long-term results. Minimize downtime, enhance safety protocol adherence, accurately estimate maintenance workloads, and improve cost savings with optimal use and repair cycles for equipment.
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Maintenance Management Services
Maintenance Strategy
Wrench Time Optimization
Response Time Practices
Work Order System Enhancements
Equipment Ageing & Bad Actors
Spares & Tools Management
Ready Backlog
Kitting & Critical Path
Subtask Time Estimation
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Why Unison Mining
Experience
Our mining experts have experienced first-hand the day-to-day complexities and issues that arise at the mining face, giving them a higher level of understanding and insight to meet your challenges.
Practical Solutions
By implementing level-appropriate transformation tools, our behavioral and cultural change methodologies, data management, and analytics, our goal is to create a sustainable and positive impact on your mining operations.
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We go beyond strategy to offer a direct and measurable approach to success. Our commitment extends to delivering real business outcomes and helping your team sustain those changes for the long haul.