Summary
Maintenance control systems play a key role in having an effective maintenance program. In this chapter, maintenance control is viewed as an integral part of maintenance management and the steps of effective process control are described. Then the functional structure of maintenance control is explained in detail. The structure consists of maintenance work load forecasting, effective planning and scheduling, work order execution and performance evaluation, and feedback and corrective action. The steps for implementing maintenance control are:
1. Train the maintenance personnel on the concepts and techniques of maintenance control. 2. Develop clear work plans including objectives and targets to be achieved on daily and weekly bases. Also establish standards and measures to assess the progress towards achieving plans and targets. 3. Coordinate, plan and process work orders. 4. Monitor and collect information from work orders and history files and compile reports on efficiency, availability and quality. 5. Examine the deviation from established objectives and targets. 6. If a deviation exists, take corrective action or otherwise revise and set higher targets.
The six programs described in Section 5.6 offer ways and means for improving the effectiveness, efficiency and quality of maintenance, and satisfaction of employees.
Acknowledgement The authors would to acknowledge the support provided by King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals for conducting this work. The effort of Mr. Amr A. E. Haroun for drafting the figures of this chapter is deeply appreciated.