I was talking to an associate recently who was telling me about a meeting for Maintenance Managers that he attended. During this meeting,…
Working as a Team – How to Avoid Breakdowns and Downtime, Part IV
The following is adapted from Simplifying Mining Maintenance. Addressing breakdowns is the first step to improving maintenance and reducing unscheduled…
Service Inspection Sheets – How to Avoid Breakdowns and Downtime, Part III
The following is adapted from Simplifying Mining Maintenance. Equipment breakdowns and reactive downtime are a fact of life for every…
Doing the Work – How to Avoid Breakdowns and Downtime, Part II
The following is adapted from Simplifying Mining Maintenance. There are many explanations for why mines have excessive unscheduled and reactive…
Detecting Defects – How to Avoid Breakdowns and Downtime, Part I
The following is adapted from Simplifying Mining Maintenance. The first step to improving mining maintenance is addressing breakdowns. Managers tend…
Maintenance Relies on Efficient Scheduled Downtime
The following is adapted from Simplifying Mining Maintenance. When it comes to equipment maintenance, scheduled downtime is the key, it…
There is No Such Thing as a Perfect Scheduled Maintenance Plan
The following is adapted from Simplifying Mining Maintenance. I’ve worked in mines for over three decades. When I was a…
