Asset Integrity, Reliability, and Maintenance Management

The programme

Programme overview

Effective asset integrity management is critical, especially in high-risk sectors like Petrochemicals, where diverse and complex equipment, materials, and processes present unique challenges. In this industry, operators manage a wide variety of assets and work with materials that pose significant environmental and safety risks, including leaks, containment failures, and potential explosions or toxic releases. These hazards can lead to costly repairs, replacements, operational downtime, and environmental damage.

In addition to these risks, equipment in petrochemical facilities often faces additional stress from extreme temperatures and challenging operating conditions, requiring constant monitoring to ensure reliability. Despite the complexities, some companies rely solely on their Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems to handle asset management, believing AIM programs are too intricate for their needs. However, ERP solutions alone often fail to adequately mitigate risks or prevent unplanned shutdowns, leading to a false sense of security that may not withstand audit scrutiny after incidents.

This Asset Integrity, Reliability, and Maintenance Management course will address the critical role of Asset Integrity Management Systems (AIMS) and provide a roadmap for integrating them into existing operations to enhance asset reliability, ensure safety, and achieve regulatory compliance.

Who should attend

Who is this programme for?

• Technicians and operational staff
• Discipline engineers (maintenance, inspection, planning)
• Managers and senior management, to foster commitment and support

Learning outcomes

What you will learn

• Understand the core principles of an asset integrity management system and its implementation
• Differentiate between asset performance management and asset integrity management
• Enhance awareness of risks and hazards and learn strategies for monitoring and mitigating these risks during operations, maintenance, and inspections
• Classify equipment based on criticality from health, safety, environment, cost, and business perspectives
• Learn integrity requirements across the asset lifecycle, from concept and design through operation and abandonment
• Align integrity objectives and tasks with the broader corporate vision and objectives
• Equip top management to optimize ROI by endorsing Asset Integrity Management Systems (AIMS)

Explore the programme

Detailed programme outline

• Overview of Asset Integrity Management Systems (AIMS) and their importance
• Definitions: Assets, Asset Integrity, and AIM fundamentals
• Key distinctions between asset management and asset integrity management
• The concept of Asset Integrity Management and the Asset Integrity Lifecycle
• Establishing integrity direction, systems, and implementation processes
• Understanding Integrity Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) and reporting
• Integrity barriers, authorities, and RACI (Responsible, Accountable, Consulted, Informed) charts
• Defining terms and concepts critical to AIM
• Techniques for risk evaluation and management within asset integrity
• Implementation of integrity barriers following BSI PAS 55 standards
• Identifying key integrity activities and constructing a risk matrix
• Hazard identification, risk assessment, and the principles of risk-based inspection (RBI)
• Best practices for achieving maintenance excellence
• Integrity performance reporting and KPI development
• Setting audit objectives, scope, standards, and methodology
• Conducting integrity audits, follow-up procedures, and reviewing outcomes
• Building an Integrity Assurance Dashboard for ongoing monitoring and reporting
• Introduction to ISO 55000 and its significance in asset management
• Steps to implement ISO 55000 standards and develop a compliance roadmap
• Understanding the ISO 55000 certification journey and achieving accreditation

Learning approach

How you will learn

Our diverse instructional approaches ensure effective learning:

– Lectures & Presentations: Engage with expert-driven, stimulating content.– Course Material: Access well-crafted supporting resources.– Group Work: Collaborate on discussions and case studies for practical insights.– Workshops & Role-Play: Participate in immersive, scenario-based activities.– Practical Application: Focus on applying theoretical knowledge in real situations.– Post-Training Support: Receive extensive support after training for skill implementation.

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Dates, duration & arrangements

Contact Ratomac to confirm dates, duration, delivery format, entry requirements and any applicable assessment or certification before booking.