AMPEAK Asset Management Conference Perth 2014

by Kai | Aug 4, 2014 | Past ICOMS

Asset Management Conference,
Perth June 2-5, 2014

Crown, Perth Western Australia

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This leading national conference is brought to you by the Asset Management Council, a Technical Society of Engineers Australia and a founding member of the Global Forum on Maintenance and Asset Management. 

As an independent, not for profit, professional body, the Asset Management Council unites professionals, organisations and global leaders from asset intensive industries.  Their annual conference connects individuals facilitating the exchange of ideas, experiences and knowledge; who challenge and change attitudes going into the future; and enhance Australia’s international competitiveness.

Please click here to download the Preliminary Program Brochure 2014, including information about registration.

Keynote Speakers

Talking to Boards – Danny Elia, Danny Elia,Investment Director, IFM Investors, VIC

Danny drives the asset management strategy of the Australian and global infrastructure funds. Danny has wide industry and senior management experience across a range of infrastructure sectors. He previously worked as the Director of the SA Health Partnership, the single purpose vehicle established by Leighton Contractors, Spotless and Hansen Yuncken to deliver the New Royal Adelaide Hospital PPP. Prior to this, Danny held a number of senior management roles including General Manager, CityLink and Victoria for Transurban Group; CFO, COO and Company Secretary for Axiom Energy Limited; Finance Director of Logistics for Linfox Asia Pacific; and Finance Director and Company Secretary for General Mills.

Maintainers of the Future – Professor Melinda Hodkiewicz, School of Mechanical and Chemical Engineering, University of Western Australia, WA

Melinda is the head of the Engineering Asset Management (EAM) Program at the UWA and sits on the ISO (International Standards Organisation) committee for Asset Management Standards. After working for a decade in operations and maintenance roles, Melinda joined the academic staff at UWA but retains close contact with her industry roots. In 2011 she was a finalist in the CME (Chamber of Minerals and Energy) Outstanding Women in Resources award and in 2012 won the UWA Safety Leadership Award. She is currently leading teaching in risk, reliability and safety in the Faculty of Engineering and also delivers a number of Open and In-company programs in Asset Management for Government and Industry.

How IT/OT Integration and the Cyber-Physical World is Changing our Lives and the Way We Are Doing Business – Achim Krüger, Vice President, EAM Solutions, SAP, Germany

Dr.-Ing. Achim Krüger started his career as an officer with the German Air Force holding several positions in the areas of maintenance of helicopters and transport aircraft as well as systems engineering, before working in higher commands as a logistics general staff officer. Joining SAP Germany in 2002 Dr. Krüger first served as a consultant before establishing the SAP for Defense & Security industry portfolio at SAP AG. After several other duties in Solution Management and Development Dr. Krüger is now responsible as a Vice President for SAP’s solutions in the area of Enterprise Asset Management.

Changing Definitions of Asset Management – Thomas W. Smith MS, Program Director in the Department of Engineering Professional Development, University of Wisconsin-Madison, USA

Mr. Smith served as a U.S. Delegate and Task Group Leader for the International Standards Organization (ISO) Program Committee on Asset Management and for AMPEAK 2014 will lead the presentations on ISO Implementation. Mr. Smith has published a number of papers and articles on asset management and is the author of the summary chapter on ISO 55000 for the Handbook of Asset Management.

Asset Management Effectiveness in the Mining and Resources Sector – Joe Sofra, Chief Executive, Resources & Energy ANZ Transfield Services, Australia

Joe has more than 21 years’ experience in the resource, energy and infrastructure sectors having worked in Australia, South Eastern and Central Asia, South America, Europe and the former Soviet Union. Joe was appointed Chief Executive Resources and Energy Australia and New Zealand in August 2012. He is responsible for leading the acceleration of growth in this business and ongoing service delivery improvement, and continues the strategic shift towards providing high value technical services.

Key Topics for AMPEAK 2014

• Asset Data
• Benchmarking and Monitoring
• Business Management
• Business Performance
• Condition Monitoring
• Configuration Management
• Continuous Improvement
• Forums covering – Asset Management System Model and Organisational Systems Model
• ISO 5500X
• Leadership and Culture
• Maintenance Planning and Strategy
• Maturity
• RAMS
• Risk Management
• Tutorilas covering – Strategic Asset Management Plans and Measuring Reliability; Tips and Tricks for a Reliability Practitioner
• Whole Life Planning and Costing

 For the detailed program schedule please click here to download the Preliminary Program Brochure 2014.

Please click here for an overview of organistaions and delegates who typically attend.

Make the Most of the Destination

Whilst the conference social program is a great way to relax and enjoy good food and a drink whilst you network and share ideas, Western Australia (WA) is an extraordinary destination awaiting exploration.

Perth is situated on the stunning Swan River and offers a vibrant and historical gateway to the WA coast line north and south of the city.  This part of the world is home to stunning beaches, world-class wineries, and breathtaking natural scenery.

There will be a tailor-made Partner Program for delegates wishing to travel with their partners, but why not take time out to discover WA’s awe-inspiring beauty coveted the world over.

Are you a member of Engineers Australia? Earn CPD Points by attending the conference! Engineers Australia’s website has comprehensive information about how members can earn CPD points. For more information, please click here.

Asset Management Conference, Perth 2014

Accepted Abstracts

These accepted Abstracts give you a preview of some the topics to be explored at AMPEAK 2014.  All Abstracts listed below are subject to the final paper review.

Please click here for the Preliminary Registration Brochure and program overview 2014.

Asset Management Conference, Perth 2014

Program Overview & Social Events 

Monday 2 June

• Registration and Exhibition open, 1.30pm
• Practitioner Forum, 2pm
• Welcome Reception Cocktail, 5pm – Sponsored by Institute of Quality Asset Management

Tuesday 3 June

• Welcome and Opening Keynote
• RAMS
• Business Management
• Whole Life Planning and Costing
• Young Asset Management Practitioners (YAMP) session
• Risk Management
• Maturity
• Tutorial
• Exhibition/Innovator’s Platform
• YAMP Networking Evening

Wednesday 4 June

• Keynotes
• Risk Management
• Forum
• Condition Monitoring
• Risk Management
• Continuous Improvement
• Benchmarking and Monitoring
• Tutorial
• Business Performance
• ISO 5500X
• Exhibition/Innovator’s Platform
• Annual Dinner and Awards Night, Fraser’s, Kings Park

Thursday 5 June

• Closing Keynotes
• Maintenance Planning and Strategy
• Leadership and Culture
• Asset Data
• Maintenance Planning and Strategy
• Forum
• Configuration Management
• Exhibition/Innovator’s Platform
• Farewell Function and Exhibition close

Friday 6 June

Workshops & Site Visits. Please click here for full details.

All social events are included in a Full Conference Registration. Individual function tickets can be bought separately should you wish to invite local contacts.

Please click here to download the Preliminary Program Brochure 2014, including full details about registration.

Keynote Speakers

Talking to Boards – Danny Elia, Danny Elia,Investment Director, IFM Investors, VIC

Danny drives the asset management strategy of the Australian and global infrastructure funds. Danny has wide industry and senior management experience across a range of infrastructure sectors. He previously worked as the Director of the SA Health Partnership, the single purpose vehicle established by Leighton Contractors, Spotless and Hansen Yuncken to deliver the New Royal Adelaide Hospital PPP. Prior to this, Danny held a number of senior management roles including General Manager, CityLink and Victoria for Transurban Group; CFO, COO and Company Secretary for Axiom Energy Limited; Finance Director of Logistics for Linfox Asia Pacific; and Finance Director and Company Secretary for General Mills.

Maintainers of the Future – Professor Melinda Hodkiewicz, Associate Professor, School of Mechanical Engineering, University of Western Australia, WA

Melinda is the head of the Engineering Asset Management (EAM) Program at the UWA and sits on the ISO (International Standards Organisation) committee for Asset Management Standards. After working for a decade in operations and maintenance roles, Melinda joined the academic staff at UWA but retains close contact with her industry roots. In 2011 she was a finalist in the CME (Chamber of Minerals and Energy) Outstanding Women in Resources award and in 2012 won the UWA Safety Leadership Award. She is currently leading teaching in risk, reliability and safety in the Faculty of Engineering and also delivers a number of Open and In-company programs in Asset Management for Government and Industry.

How IT/OT Integration and the Cyber-Physical World is Changing our Lives and the Way We Are Doing Business – Achim Krüger, Vice President, EAM Solutions, SAP, Germany

Dr.-Ing. Achim Krüger started his career as an officer with the German Air Force holding several positions in the areas of maintenance of helicopters and transport aircraft as well as systems engineering, before working in higher commands as a logistics general staff officer. Joining SAP Germany in 2002 Dr. Krüger first served as a consultant before establishing the SAP for Defense & Security industry portfolio at SAP AG. After several other duties in Solution Management and Development Dr. Krüger is now responsible as a Vice President for SAP’s solutions in the area of Enterprise Asset Management.

Changing Definitions of Asset Management – Thomas W. Smith MS, Program Director in the Department of Engineering Professional Development, University of Wisconsin-Madison, USA

Mr. Smith served as a U.S. Delegate and Task Group Leader for the International Standards Organization (ISO) Program Committee on Asset Management and for AMPEAK 2014 will lead the presentations on ISO Implementation. Mr. Smith has published a number of papers and articles on asset management and is the author of the summary chapter on ISO 55000 for the Handbook of Asset Management.

Asset Management Effectiveness in the Mining and Resources Sector – Joe Sofra, Chief Executive, Resources & Energy ANZ Transfield Services, Australia

Joe has more than 21 years’ experience in the resource, energy and infrastructure sectors having worked in Australia, South Eastern and Central Asia, South America, Europe and the former Soviet Union. Joe was appointed Chief Executive Resources and Energy Australia and New Zealand in August 2012. He is responsible for leading the acceleration of growth in this business and ongoing service delivery improvement, and continues the strategic shift towards providing high value technical services.

Tutorials

Tutorials are a valuable part the conference program, enhancing and diversifying the learning opportunities available at AMPEAK.

1. Measuring Reliability; Tips and Tricks for a Reliability Practitioner, by Mark Mackenzie, Strategic Consulting Manager

This Tutorial will cover:

• Why measure reliability and what are the benefits?
• How should reliability be demonstrated/tested?
• How to specify reliability requirements
• How to use reliability to focus effort

2.Strategic Asset Management Plans, by Nick Hastings, Principal Consultant, Albany Interactive VIC 

The tutorial will cover:

• The business operational plan and level of service
• Knowledge of existing assets
• Analysis of activities, resources and timescales for assets required to meet the business plan
• New asset acquisitions
• Asset fleet maintenance and renewal plan
• The financial plan, CAPEX and OPEX
• Closing the loop with the Strategic Asset Management Plan

Please click here to download the Preliminary Program Brochure 2014, including full details about registration.

Young Asset Management Practitioners (YAMPs) Session 2014

Tuesday 3rd June

YAMPs will benefit from the whole AMPEAK program and as part of the Asset Management Council’s ongoing commitment to encourage ‘the next generation’ to begin their asset management journey, this year’s conference program will again feature a YAMP-focused session.

The Young Asset Manager’s event planned for this year’s AMPEAK conference is aimed at providing some informative views to young engineers about the emerging practice field of Asset Management. There is currently only non institutional learning available for the complex world of Asset Management because it’s emergence as a Business function and multidisciplinary interaction to deliver the Asset Management outcomes are still under development. ISO 55000 series of Asset Management System Standards has raised the profile of Asset Management and potentially the interest in implementing the required structure and processes. The Asset Management Council offers this event to addresses some pressing questions about Asset Management requirements, career possibilities and options, success factors and associated challenges.

The event will be featuring the Perth Zoo, a very uniquely positioned case study in Asset Management. A Professional in the recruitment business for Asset Management provide an overview of the demand and current Asset Management landscape, other experiences come from Public works. Of course the host, Blake Huntley, will share his long experience in Asset Management as an ‘end to end’ business process.

Providing an environment for creating and deepening awareness of what contemporary Asset Management intends to achieve, giving insight into specific experiences sharing and achievements together with Networking with presenters and other interested young engineer is the aim of the forum.

The YAMP Session 2014

With direction from Blake Hunton, Facilities and Environmental Services, a tour of Perth Zoo will detail the infrastructure of the zoo and address the challenges that are faced to upgrade the facilities and incorporate renewable energy for a more sustainable future.

Asset management encompasses much more than mining, transport or oil and gas. A great example of an asset management microcosm is Perth Zoo. Opened in 1898 and home to 1,258 animals, it operates on a limited budget to improve the infrastructure of the existing site and has assets of varying ages. The Perth Zoo must ensure that the animals are housed and maintained (and do not escape), whilst providing education and entertainment to the general public.

This off-site visit will be followed by the YAMP Networking Evening at Crown Convention Centre.

Whether for the day or full conference program, please click here to download the Preliminary Program Brochure 2014, including information about registration.

About the Asset Management Council YAMP group

The YAMP group was established with the aim of supporting the younger generation of asset management professionals within Australia.  The group was setup as part of the Asset Management Council membership base in 2012 and continues to grow with support from the AM Council and its regional Chapters.

A YAMP is:

• Interested in pursuing, or are presently in, an asset management related profession
• Between the ages of 18 and 35
• A current Asset Management Council member
• Currently completing or has completed a tertiary (university or TAFE) engineering or asset management related qualification and / or discipline

Benefits for YAMPs

• Being a part of developing your own strategy, in-line with the Asset Management Council vision, mission and strategic plan
• Providing a voice to ensure the Asset Management Council delivers relevant support, knowledge and networking opportunities for younger members
• Developing and participating in generational exchange activities (senior asset management professionals with young asset management professionals)

How to become a YAMP 

New Asset Management Council members:

When filling out your Asset Management Council membership application – online or membership form – tick the ‘Young Asset Management Practitioner’ box under Group Affiliation as well as choosing your local chapter affiliation.

Current Asset Management Council members:

Register your interest to be a YAMP by emailing the Young Asset Management Practitioner Chair – Ujwal Lakra, on yamp@amcouncil.com.au

 We look forward to seeing you at AMPEAK 2014!

Partner Program 2014

Tuesday 3rd – Thursday 5th June

Partners accompanying delegates can enjoy a three-day program, taking in some of the highlights of Perth and its surrounds. The three-day tour price includes all AMPEAK social functions. 

The Three-day Tour

Day 1: Tuesday 3 June

• Dolphin Cruise, Madurah river
• Lunch at Yogi, Mandurah
• Afternoon tea at Abingdon Miniature Village

Day 2: Wednesday 4 June

• Kings Park
• Bell Tower at Barrack Square
• Catch Ferry to South Perth
• Lunch at The Windsor Bar & Cafe
• Ferry Back to Perth to visit London Court,
• Hay & Murray St Shopping Mall
• Free time allowing you time before getting ready for the Awards Dinner

Day 3: Thursday 5 June

• Caversham Wildlife Park
• Lunch at Boards, Upper Reach Winery
• Afternoon tea at Mondo Nougat

AMPEAK Social Functions

• Welcome Cocktail Function on Monday evening
• YAMP Networking Evening on Tuesday
• Annual Dinner and Awards Night at Fraser’s, Kings Park on Wednesday night
• Farewell Drinks Function on Thursday evening

To add one three-day Partner Program registration to your Confernce Registration is $460 for an AM Council Member or $570 for Non-Members.

Individual days can be purchased for $200, however individual days do not include the AMPEAK social functions. 

Please click here to register online or download the Preliminary Program & Registration Brochure.

Please contact Eva Wispereit, Events Assistant on 03 9819 2515 or AMPEAK@amcouncil.com.au for further enquiries.

Exhibitor Opportunities 2014

2-5 June, Crown, Perth Western Australia

The Exhibition Hall is located in the Crown Convention Centre Grand Ball Room and will be the main thoroughfare for the duration of the conference. To maximise your contact with delegates, all social functions and breaks will be conducted amongst the 40 exhibition stands.

Exhibitors in 2014
1. INTELFUSE 2.Riva Modeling Systems 3. 4.  5. 6. Geomatic Technologies 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. Speakers Corner 12. AM Council 13. AM Council 14. Registration Desk 15. Registration Desk 16. Landgate 17.Lycopodium 18.Teak Yew 19. OMCS International 20. I&E Systems	21. 22. The Online Workshop 23. Assetivity 24. Transfield Services 25. Transfield Services 26. K2 Technology 27. Vitech Reliability 28. Logsys Power Services 29. PwC The Asset Partnership 30. Capability Partners  31. ARMS Reliability 32. SAP Australia 33. SAP Australia 34. Bentley Systems 35. 36. 37. 38. 39. VIZIYA 40.

For detailed information about the Exhibitor package as well as Sponsorship opportunities please click here to download the Sponsor and Exhibitor Opportunities brochure or contact Eva Wispereit on 03 9819 2515 or AMPEAK@amcouncil.com.au

Looking for spomsorship opportunities?  Click here.

Sponsorship Opportunities 2014

2-5 June, Crown, Perth Western Australia

The conference presents a myriad of options for organisations to make their mark during the four days of great Keynote speakers, concurrent sessions and social networking events.
Over the four days the conference gives you access to a broad range of industries including the decision makers.

Our audience of 300-plus is comprised of individuals from organisations who manage assets across the planning, acquisition, operate & maintain and disposal phases of the asset lifecycle, whether in infrastructure, finance, mining, oil & gas, defence, water, risk & reliability, Occupation Health & Safety (to name but a few.)

Branding Sponsorship Opportunities Include:

For detailed information about all these opportunities, as well as exhibiting, please click here to download the Sponsor and Exhibitor Opportunities brochure or contact Eva Wispereit on 03 9819 2515 or AMPEAK@amcouncil.com.au

Looking to Exhibit? Click here.

Asset Management Conference, Perth 2014

Conference Chair and Technical Team 

The Conference Chair, Greg Williams, in collaboration with the Asset Management Council CEO, Sally Nugent, forms the strategic overview for AMPEAK.

The Conference Technical Team ensure the relevance and quality of the conference technical content.  

	Greg Williams (Conference Chair)	Director, Risk and Capital Management, PricewaterhouseCoopers
	Steve Berquist	Manager of Performance Technology, Fluor
	Nikola Borovac	Senior Engineer, Electrical Design – Standards, Western Power
	Terry Howard	Asset Management Council Lecturer
	Glen Kerr	ILS Capability Manager, ASC Pty Ltd
	John Sander	AM Council Chapter Chair, Perth

 Ongoing consultation and feedback from various stakeholder groups including conference participants, AM Council members, AM Council Chapters and the AMBoK Team, is also conduscted as part of the program development.

Please click here for the Preliminary Program Brochure 2014, including details of registration.

ICOMS Asset Management Conference Hobart 2012

by Kai | Jun 14, 2012 | Past ICOMS

June 4-8, Wrest Point Conference Center, Hobart

Awards Dinner Venue

Hobart Function and Conference Center
1 Elizabeth Street, Hobart

“Asset Management Practices for

Essential Resources”

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Register online today or download the registration brochure to fill in your form.

What the Speakers had to say about their 2011

Conference Experiences

“My experience as a first time presenter was very worthwhile. The process of writing the paper and the associated research helped consolidating ideas and various theories into a clear methodology and argument. The review by the technical panel was beneficial in further clarifying and testing the ideas and the case study…It was great having an opportunity to present something you are passionate about to peers and contribute to asset management in industry.”

Ray Oweis, RailCorp

“As a speaker and attendee at this event, the conference provided a collaborative and industry-wide view of the challenges in asset management. The frank, friendly and open forum enabled practitioners to share and discuss very practical issues (strategic, tactical and operational) and potential approaches.”

Naomi Feigl, Parsons Brinckerhoff

“Presenting at ICOMS provides a feedback from a wide spectrum of industries, thus providing insights to further applications.  The phrases “We are facing the same issues too” and “We tend to manage it this way….” can have far reaching benefits. Presenting at ICOMS allows me to share ideas with other presenters and also conference attendees, some of whom became part of my professional support network.”

Gerard Gan, Mulgrave Engineers

Exhibition and Sponsorship Opportunities

We still have some excellent opportunites to show case your company.  Please download the brochure for details.

Are you a member of Engineers Australia? Earn CPD Points by attending ICOMS! Engineers Australia’s website has comprehensive information about how members can earn CPD points. For more information, please click here

Program Overview

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Confirmed Keynote Presentations

	Asset Management: Opportunity and Isssues Mike Paine, Chief Executive Officer, Southern Water, TAS
	Development and Deployment of Asset Management Capability throughout an Infrastructure Services Business Nicholas Yates, Chief Executive Infrastructure, Transfield Services, NSW
	Asset Management Information for Boards Danny Elia, Director, Global Asset Management, Industry Funds Management VIC
	How to set up and extract data from an Asset Management System Achim Krueger, Vice President EAM Solutions, SAP, Walldorf, Germany
	ISO Asset Management Standards Darfts Peter Kohler, Asset Management Council representative on MB19
	Case Studies on Implementing Cultural Change John Hardwick, Executive Manager, Operations Lower Hunter and Central Coast, Ausgrid, NSW
	Case Studies on Implementing Cultural Change Catherine Smithson, Managing Director, Being Human Pty Ltd, NSW
	Case Studies on Implementing Cultural Change Peter Godfrey, Past National President, Engineers Australia
	Case Studies on Implementing Cultural Change João Ricardo Barusso Lafraia, General Manager, Duque de Caxias Refinery/Petrobras, Brazil
	Asset Criticality André Botha, Chief Operations Officer, Aurora Energy, TAS
	Establishing an Asset Management Culture – A Naval Perspective Katherine Richards, Commanding Officer HMAS Cerberus, Senior Naval Officer Victoria
	Business Risk Tony Pooley, Director, CEO, Principle Seven, VIC
	The Challenges of Managing the Tasmanian Gas Pipeline Andrew Bambridge, Transmission Manager, Tas Gas Networks, TAS
	Closing Address “Awards and recognition are great, but nothing was better than the smileson the faces of the survivors and their families.” Peter Davidson is a “Mobile Intensive Care Flight Paramedic” and Team Manager.

Forum: How do you determine your organisation’s asset management maturity?

Monday 4 June, 2-5 pm

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Accepted Abstracts

Streamlining Asset Management Decisions Using the Insight of Operational Information, Dean Sharafi Zahra Jabiri, Western Power, WA

Development of an Open Source Data Management Tool, Kevin Atkinson, BAE Systems, NSW

Physical Asset Resource Management Organization Sustainability and the Role of Asset Management Information System, Chamath Piyabandu, Alconnex Water, QLD

The Importance of Top Level Management Support in Driving Asset Management Culture and System Change, Benjamin Hayden Clinton Windsor, NRG Gladstone Operating Services, QLD

Performance Based Maintenance Contracting – A Challenge for Developing Countries, Masuada Sultana Anisur Rahman Sanaul Chowdhury, Griffith University, QLD

Smashing Through Asset Management’s Glass Floor, Steve Doran, Infrastream Pty Ltd, NSWReliability Based Deterioration and Replacement Decision Model for Community Buildings, Ruwini Edirisinghe Sujeeva Setunge and Kevin Zhang, RMIT University, VIC

Asset Management for Small Business, Peter Oliver, SAS Mechanical Pty Ltd, NSW

Implementing Asset Management in a Resource Constrained Environment, Andrew Sneesby, GHD Pty Ltd, TAS

Risk Intuition – Blurring the Lines Between Procedure and Practice, Greg Williams, PricewaterhouseCoopers, VIC

Reliability Based Deterioration and Replacement Decision Model for Community Buildings, Ruwini Edirisinghe Sujeeva Setunge and Kevin Zhang, RMIT University, VIC

Cost Reduction Strategies for a Paint Manufacturing Plant, Indra Gunawan and Ajay Karan, Monash University, VIC

Asset Management and FM Procurement and Contracting Strategies: Innovations, Pitfalls and Lessons Learnt, Joanne Teagle Marko Misko, Clayton Utz, VIC

Use of Quantitative Risk Modelling Across Different Asset Types, Chuong Ngo Rick Beaupre Jason McVean Reena Sahney and Joe Yip, Jiva Group Inc., Canada

Corporate to Coalface – Development and Delivery of an Integrated AM Competency Based Training Framework, Tom Carpenter Charlotte England Gary McLay Bob Burford Institute of Quality Asset Management, VIC

Formulating & Implementing Effective Asset Management Strategies for Large Mobile Bulk Materials Handling Plant, Steve Saflekos, BMT WBM, TAS

A Probabilistic Approach for Deterioration Prediction and Cost Optimization of Community Buildings Using Monte Carlo Simulation, Hessam Mohseni Sujeeva Setunge Goumin Zhang and Pushpitha Kalutara, RMIT University, VIC

RCM or RCA – Which Comes First? The Chicken or the Egg, Mick Drew, ARMS Reliability, VIC

Maintenance Function Review, Larissa James, GHD Pty Ltd, QLD

Hybrid Approaches to Classification of Condition Monitoring Data, Paul McMahon, RailCorp, NSW

Six Sigma in Asset Management, Gerard Gan, Mulgrave Engineers, VIC

Product Services Systems and Their Support, John Mo, RMIT University, VIC

The NSW Independent Transport Safety Regulator (ITSR) – Asset Management Project, Peter Kohler & Adrian Rowland, ITSR, NSW

Asset Mapping on the Rail Network to Improve Maintenance Efficiency, Mike Mundy, Tony Will, Barry Billings, Transfield Services, & John Moroney, Australian Rail Track Corporation

Investing Wisely Towards Asset Management Excellence to Assure Reliable Assets are Consistently Effective, P Townsend, D Van der Berg, P Campbell, SAMI, VIC

Hands-on Workshops

Sharpen your Asset Management skills and knowledge by particpating in any of our specialised workshops conducted as part of the ICOMS Asset Management Conference, running on Friday June 8th, from 9.00am to 4.30pm.

Workshop 1: Developing an Asset Renewal Strategy Dr. Diederik Lugtigheid, Haultrax

Do you have an asset renewal strategy? How effective is it? Without an asset renewal strategy, assets deteriorate and managers face the consequences of ageing plants, such as reduced quality/output, efficiency and cost effectiveness.

Workshop 2: Leading Process Innovation in Asset Managemen Steve Doran, Infrastream Pty Ltd

Asset management and maintenance leaders are driven by increasingly heightened pressure to improve the organisation’s bottom line. In this environment, continuing with the status quo poses great risks, especially in contrast to the potential benefits to be gained through the pursuit of innovation. Highlighting people, process and technology success keys, this practical and interactive workshop will equip attendees to lead and influence process innovation in asset management within their organisation by:
•  Exploring the common pitfalls and hurdles in this field and how to overcome them
•  Working through a staged approach to developing and implementing such changes
•  Describing five common step change opportunities, by example and from across the asset life cycle, with proven outcomes
•  Outlining eight support framework elements to boost asset performance improvement activity from frontline staff or contractors

Workshop 4:  Asset Management Plans Ernst Krauss, Woodside

The Asset Management Council’s definition of asset management is – “The life cycle management of physical assets to achieve the stated outputs of the enterprise.” As a result, an Asset Management Plan (AMP) should directly support the requirements of the Business Plan. The content of the AMP should both articulate the required asset outputs and support the achievement of those outputs.

Workshop 6:  Technology Innovation Hemant Rathod, SAP

Technology to Enhance Field-Force Productivity – The new generation of IT solutions provides ways to ensure that information travels to the user rather than user travel to access the information.

High Performing Asset Analytics – This session will give a quick view on some of the new applications developed on HANA based analytical platform and provide an opportunity to all participants to judge and identify areas where they can use such technology and bring in value for their day–to-day analytical needs.

Workshop 7: How to Predict Reliability and Availability for New Projects Michael Drew, ARMS Reliability

If you are concerned with maximizing uptime, minimizing unplanned downtime, minimizing maintenance costs and truly understanding the impact your proposed maintenance strategy will have on the design of your next capital project, then this educational series will provide you with the tools you need to make an informed decision about your organizations projects.

For a more detailed look at the workshops:

Download the ICOMS Registration Brochure 2012

If you have any questions please email the conference secretariat at training@amcouncil.com.au

Conference Sponsorship Packages Now Available

Choose from a range of sponsorship opportunities to showcase your products and services in an optimal environment whilst at the same time strengthening your brand and building profitable relationships. Sponsorship is the most cost effective way to reach an engaged regional, national and global asset management audience with a comprehensive promotional campaign.

There are branding and social sponsorship packages available.

All Branding Sponsorships include:

• Logo recognition on the Sponsored item
• Company brochure insert in delegate satchels (up to 8 pages and A4 in size)
• Company profile and logo listed in the Conference Program
• One complimentary conference registration
• One guest at Awards Ceremony and Annual dinner
• Company name on all brochures
• Company brochure material or flash content (up to 10mb) on Conference USB
• Company Listing on Conference Home Page
• Company logo displayed on LCD screen during conference
• A link to Sponsor’s logo in the monthly Meeting Point Index

A limited number of social functions are open to sponsorship. Entitlements for all social sponsors include:

• Company profile and logo listed in the Conference Program
• Company brochure insert in delegate satchels (up to 8 pages and A4 in size)
• Printing of company name on Conference web page
• Company brochure material or flash content (up to 10mb) in the Conference USB of the proceedings
• Sponsor supplied banner prominently displayed during event
• Company logo displayed on LCD screen during conference.

For more information about sponsor and exhibitor opportunities please download brochure here.

Why consider ICOMS as your major exhibition event?

REACH YOUR TARGET AUDIENCE, LEAD THE WAY AND MAKE A DIFFERENCE!

The prominently positioned exhibition, open for the duration of the Conference, will provide exhibitors with considerable networking opportunities.

The Exhibits will be complementary to the requirements of maintenance professionals and businesses, providing a knowledge exchange and information gathering environment where the Conference delegates will see the latest products assisting them to improve the maintenance business and contribute to the cost effective operation of their Enterprise.

To insure maximum numbers of conference attendees viewing the exhibition, all catering will be held in the exhibition area and there will be a day of public access for all local commerce and industry.

Innovator Platform

The perfect platform to promote your product or service – A prominently positioned lecturette in the Trade Exhibition will offer Exhibitors an exclusive opportunity to demonstrate their product.

All Exhibition Booth Bookings include:

• 3m x 2m (x2.4m high) shell structure booth
• One complimentary Conference registration
• Booth location and company name listed in Conference edition of The Asset Journal
• Company profile and logo listed in Conference edition of The Asset Journal
• Company brochure (up to 10mb) included on the USB of Conference Proceedings
• Company brochure inserted into delegate satchels (insert can be up to 8 pages and size A4)
• An electronic copy of the delegate list, forwarded after the Conference
• Opportunity to present at the Innovator Platform

For more information about sponsor and exhibitor opportunities please download our brochure here.

To discuss your special needs and find out more about these opportunities please contact the Conference Secretariat vie e-mail training@amcouncil.com.au or Ph:61 (0)3 9819 2515

Are You an Asset Management or Engineering Student who Wants to Get Involved?

“Being involved in the 2011 ICOMS conference as a volunteer gave me one of the largest networking opportunities directly involved to my engineering profession… I networked with many practising engineers and other industry professionals; this eventually led to future meetings and contacts which have greatly benefited me in my career”. Mohaned El Gubbi, 4th year Engineering student at Griffith University.

In 2012 the ICOMS Asset Management Conference will be held from June 4-8 at the Wrest Point Hotel, Hobart, Tasmania. The ICOMS Conference will be the Asset Management Council’s 16th annual conference. Around 250 local and overseas maintenance professionals are expected to attend three days of concentrated talks, forums and social activities. Workshops will be held on the fourth day.

ICOMS Student Networking Evening

Attend our ICOMS Student & Graduate Networking Evening and showcase a poster of your work!

The ICOMS Student Networking Evening is an opportunity for students and graduates to meet and liaise with industry professionals. Students and graduates are invited to showcase their asset management work in Poster that will be prominently displayed during the Networking Evening, as well as during the entire Conference in the Exhibition Hall.

Time:   5.00pm – 6.30pm

Date:    Tuesday 5^th June

Where: Wrest Point Hotel, 410 Sandy Bay Road, Sandy Bay, Tasmania

RSVP:  Wednesday May 30^th 2012 for catering purposes – Beer, wine and snacks provided.

This event is free to current students. Please email training@amcouncil.com.au to RSVP.

Poster Guidelines

Posters should be:

• On any aspect of Asset Management
• Based on student’s final project or thesis
• A standard size, such as 1m x 1m and 1m x 2m (A3 sheets may also be used)
• A combination of diagrams, tables, and text
• Include an abstract or summary

Award for the Best Poster

There will be a small award given to the student who creates the best Poster, as judged by the ICOMS Technical Committee. This will be awarded on the evening.

How to deliver your Poster

Posters may be hand delivered to the Conference registration desk at Wrest Point Hotel after 12 noon on Monday 4^th June. Alternatively, they can be mailed to Wrest Point Hotel, clearly labelled as to their purpose, and to arrive no earlier than Monday 28^th May and no later than Monday 4^th June. Please email training@amcouncil.com.au for a delivery label.

Students are responsible for the collection of their posters at the end of the Conference on Friday 8^th June from the Wrest Point Hotel Reception.

Become a Hall Manager

Are you a student who wants to attend the ICOMS Conference? Consider becoming a Hall Manager at the ICOMS Conference in 2012!

You will be responsible for hall coordination and audio visual support and will have the opportunity to meet our key-note speakers and presenters, and listen to their presentations for free.

Contact Jessica Berends at training@amcouncil.com.au by Thursday April 26^th to register your interest. Please specify which days you are available to be a Hall Manager.

About Hobart

Surrounded as it is by the coast and untamed wilderness, Hobart offers plenty of opportunity for active pursuits. Take a hike up Mount Wellington or get an adrenaline rush on a mountain bike ride down; take an exhilarating white-water jet boat ride on the stunning Huon River; journey through the treetops of the spectacular Tahune National Forest on the elevated Airwalk walkway; or simply explore the wilderness surrounding Hobart in one of the many World Heritage Areas such as Mount Field National Park. For more leisurely pursuits, Hobart is just a short trip to Port Arthur where you can learn about Australia’s harsh convict history, Moorilla estate where you can drink fine wine and visit the world class Museum of Old and New Art (MONA) and Barilla Bay where you can shuck your own oysters, just fresh out of the water.

Take advantage of the long weekend following the conference to explore the many attractions that Hobart has to offer.

The Weather

June is winter in Tasmania and while the mountains surrounding Hobart are often sprinkled with snow during this season, at the city’s sea level the temperature average is between 5.2 °C and 11.6 (°C). Hobart has a low average rainfall during this season and is in fact the 2^nd driest city in Australia (after Adelaide) resulting in clear, crisp days.

Travel

By Air

Four airlines, Qantas, Jetstar, Virgin Blue and Tiger Airways, operate regular daily jet services between mainland Australia and Hobart, Tasmania. A wide variety of flight times are available throughout the day. Frequent scheduled direct flights cross Bass Strait daily from Melbourne (approx one hour), Sydney (approx two hours) and Brisbane (approx three hours) to Hobart. Convenient connections from international hubs and all other Australian states are also available.

By Sea

Delegates may enjoy the opportunity to experience sea travel, journeying from Melbourne to Tasmania with their cars on the Spirit of Tasmania. On board, a range of accommodation options is available and entertainment options abound including restaurants, bars and lounges.

Of particular benefit is the ability to bring your own car to Tasmania, providing the perfect opportunity for pre and post-conference touring. The service departs Melbourne nightly at 9pm and arrives in Devonport (in northern Tasmania) at 7am the following morning.

To and from the airport

Wrest Point is located only 3 km from the city centre of Hobart and 24 km from the airport. There are a number of options available for travelling between Wrest Point and the airport:

• Hobart airport shuttle bus service provides transport to the centre of Hobart and direct drop-off to most accommodation providers – adult return fares are AU$25. Click here for more details.
• Several car rental companies are located at the airport just opposite the Domestic Terminal.

Several taxi companies regularly service the airport with a taxi rank located out the front of the Domestic Terminal – expect to pay approximately AU$40 for a one way trip.

Your Accommodation in Hobart

4th – 8th June 2012

For your convenience, we have arranged a block bookings through OzAccom with delegate discounts at a number of hotels.

Please click through to view the map

We recommend that you book your accommodation as soon as possible – Hobart is a popular destination any time of the year, and the weekend after the conference is a long weekend due to the Queen’s birthday so it is expected that accommodation in Hobart will be in demand, 4th – 8th June 2012. 

Getting there; Travel

By Air

Four airlines, Qantas, Jetstar, Virgin Blue and Tiger Airways, operate regular daily jet services between mainland Australia and Hobart, Tasmania. A wide variety of flight times are available throughout the day. Frequent scheduled direct flights cross Bass Strait daily from Melbourne (approx one hour), Sydney (approx two hours) and Brisbane (approx three hours) to Hobart. Convenient connections from international hubs and all other Australian states are also available.

By Sea

Delegates may enjoy the opportunity to experience sea travel, journeying from Melbourne to Tasmania with their cars on the Spirit of Tasmania. On board, a range of accommodation options is available and entertainment options abound including restaurants, bars and lounges.

Of particular benefit is the ability to bring your own car to Tasmania, providing the perfect opportunity for pre and post-conference touring. The service departs Melbourne nightly at 9pm and arrives in Devonport (in northern Tasmania) at 7am the following morning.

To and from the airport

Wrest Point is located only 3 km from the city centre of Hobart and 24 km from the airport. There are a number of options available for travelling between Wrest Point and the airport:

• Hobart airport shuttle bus service provides transport to the centre of Hobart and direct drop-off to most accommodation providers – adult return fares are AU$25. Click here for more details.
• Several car rental companies are located at the airport just opposite the Domestic Terminal.

Several taxi companies regularly service the airport with a taxi rank located out the front of the Domestic Terminal – expect to pay approximately AU$40 for a one way trip.

ICOMS Asset Management Conference Gold Coast 2011

by Kai | May 25, 2011 | Past ICOMS

ICOMS Asset Management Conference 2011

16 – 20 May
Gold Coast

As an independent non-profit organisation, we are committed to supporting the ever-increasing asset management and maintenance community by providing an ICOMS Asset Management Conference in 2011 that highlights and discusses:

Strategic thinking and business approaches
Asset management tools and techniques
Applications for the emerging ISO standard

> Hear the latest on the emerging ISO Standard. Ask your questions to representatives from the Asset Management Council (AUS) and Institute of Asset Management (UK).

> Practitioner insights into the Asset Management and Maintenance journeys. Real examples for you to learn from through a series of international case studies.

> Listen to keynote speakers who are among the best asset management and maintenance practitioners globally. Glenn Ingram, Newcrest Mining Limited (AUS); Tiernan O’Rourke, Transfield Services (AUS); John Hardwick, Ausgrid (AUS); Nezar Al Shamasi, Saudi Aramco Maintenance Council (SA); Andrew Wheatley, Brisbane Motorways (AUS); Stephen Ludlam, ASC (AUS); Achim Kruger, SAP (GER); Martin Kerr, United Group Rail (AUS); Timothy Goshert, Cargill (USA); Joao Ricardo Barusso Lafraia, Duque de Caxias Refinaery/Petrobras (BRA); David McKeown, Institute of Asset Management (UK); Peter Kohler, ITSR (AUS).

> Opportunity to network with key international professionals. Representatives from the Global Forum on Asset Management and Maintenance, a society of leading independent organisations within their country or region, will be at hand to contribute to presentations, forums and panels.

> Learn how other industry sectors solved their asset management challenges. Industries covered include Defence, Mining, Infrastructure, Water, Utilities, Oil and Gas, Manufacturing.

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Program Overview

Monday 16th May 2011
Asset Management Certification Forum
Exhibition and Cocktails

Tuesday 17th May 2011
Keynote Addresses
Panel discussion: “Sustainability – What Does It Mean for Asset Management Practitioners?”
Technical Sessions
Strategies & Policies   ǀ  Planning Techniques   ǀ  Open Session: Implementing PAS55
Social Function: Student Networking

Wednesday 18th May 2011
Keynote Addresses
Technical Sessions
Global Forum   ǀ  Infrastructure   ǀ  Implementing AM
Wednesday Evening Annual Dinner and Awards

Thursday 19th May 2011
Keynote Addresses
Panel Discussion: Feedback on the ISO Asset Management Standard
Technical Sessions
Certification   ǀ   KPIs   ǀ   Open Sessions
Farewell

Friday 20th May 2011 – Workshops

For more information please download the full program brochure here

Please note that this preliminary program is subject to change

Keynote Presentations

	Telfer Turnaround Assisted by Asset Management Approach Glen Ingram, Group Manager Asset Management, Newcrest Mining Limited, Australia
	The Value of Asset Management – a CFO’s Perspective Tiernan O’Rourke, Chief Financial Officer, Transfield Services, Australia
	Engaging at the Board Level John Hardwick , Executive Manager Maintenance and Replacement Planning, Ausgrid, Australia
	Asset Management Philosophies at Saudi Aramco Nezar Al Shamasi, Director, Corporate Maintenance Support, Saudi Aramco Maintenance Council, Saudi Arabia
	From Design/Support to Operate/Maintain Andrew Wheatley, Operations General Manager, Brisbane Motorways, Australia
	Asset Management, Risk Management and Improving Business Performance Stephen Ludlam, Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer, ASC, Australia
	Integrated Information System for Safety, Risk and Performance Management Achim Kruger, Executive Vice President, EAM Solutions, SAP, Germany
	Using a Project to Drive AM Principles Martin Kerr, Manager Advance Design United Group Rail,
	Creating Value in Supply Chain Partnerships Timothy Goshert, Worldwide Reliability and Maintenance Manager, Cargill, USA
	Leadership for Reliability João Ricardo Barusso Lafraia, General Manager, Duque de Caxias Refinery/Petrobras, Brazil
	The ISO Asset Management Standard David McKeown, Chief Executive, Institute of Asset Management, UK
	The Tailoring of Asset Management Systems for Differing Business Environments Peter Kohler, Principal Analyst – Asset Sustainability, ITSR, Australia
	Safety Cases – A European Experience Hans Klemme-Wolff, Europe

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ICOMS Asset Management Conference Forum

Practitioner Forum: Certification for Asset Management and Maintenance

2-4:30pm, Monday 16th May
Objective – to better understand the coverage and nature of existing certification programs for mutual recognition and linkages

Panel: Asset Management and Sustainability

Picture this scenario. A company wishes to build an asset, and operate to failure. This choice will provide the best return to shareholders. The community may not regard this as sustainable.

Questions

Panellists

Background

Sustainability is defined in many ways by asset management practitioners. So what is sustainability, and how does it interrelate with asset management?

The Institute of Public Works Engineering have, in their position paper on “SUSTAINABILITY IN SERVICE PROVISION” (http://www.ipwea.org.au/nams/upload/PP2.pdf), suggested that this view of sustainability be adopted, and therefore considered part of the triple bottom line, but that people operating in different parts of a business or organisation – such as physical asset management, financial management, customers – will have different and narrower definitions of sustainability.

The emerging ISO standard on asset management has a draft definition of asset management as “systematic and coordinated activities and practices through which an organization optimally and sustainably manages its assets and asset systems, their associated performance, risks and expenditures over their life cycles for the purpose of achieving its organizational strategic plan”

Panel: ISO Asset Management Standard

There is an international committee developing the ISO Asset Management Standards

Questions

Panellists

David McKeown, IAM
John Hardwick, ENA
Peter Kohler, AM Council
Wil Carey, AM Council Standards Advisory Panel

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ICOMS 2011 WORKSHOPS

The Workshops are a “Hands-On” day for Asset Managers to sharpen their skills, to focus on critical, professional competence and to benchmark through a full day of workshops and networking.

Each workshop is presented by a renowned asset manager and offers an opportunity to hone your skills in an interactive group of limited size.

Workshops will run 9.00am to 4.30pm on the last day of the conference. Notes and other necessary material will be provided by the Workshop leader.

The following workshops and training intensives are scheduled for Friday 20 May, 2011:

• Integrated Asset Management Using SAP
• Asset Management Plans
• Life Cycle Costing (LCC) Management
• Engineering Spare Parts – managing risk and cost

Integrated Asset Management Using SAP

Presented by Hemant Rathod, Johann Schachtner, Brindusa Radulescu and Hanneke Raap, SAP

Increased cost and non-compliance as a result of poor maintenance management present a major risk to organizations.   Organizations commit substantial resources to review these risks and plans for its mitigation. Planning corrective measures to avoid or reduce impact of these operational risks can be a challenging and daunting task. These risks can be reduced through the identification of various root causes and follow standardized processes to manage the risks across life cycle of the assets.

In this two part workshop we will review solutions offered by SAP to manage safe, efficient and reliable assets. The workshop will also give a view on how improved analytical solutions from SAP can help monitor asset performance and provide visibility with regards to process compliance. Practical application will be demonstrated by presenting selected use cases.

Part 1: Managing safety, operational risk and compliance using SAP solution

The session will give an overview of operational risk management using harmonized set of solutions from SAP.  It will give a perspective on how to manage and reduce risks that arise in the course of daily operations, improve safety and confirm compliance with focus on :

• Enterprise Safety and Risk Management
• How to move from Risk Assessment to a Pro-Active Risk Management Approach
• How to increase safety performance of the company’s operations, while increasing operational reliability.
• Integrate Compliance of Safety management Processes utilizing SAP GRC and SAP Audit Management
• How to  set up processes to review effective usage of standards across the organization

Part 2: Solution for managing performance of assets

High performance, as it relates to assets, is achieved when safety and performance are  managed together across an asset’s life  cycle, This is a  multi- dimensional  challenge. Technology is a key enabler. SAP provides the functionality and technology platform to improve asset performance.  Capable asset analytics and performance management is a key to drive high performing assets.

Maintenance improvement Initiatives, like any other initiative, is subjected to more aggressive return on investment (ROI) hurdles. Asset analytics and performance management initiatives, if executed properly, are  capable of delivering rapid payback.

In this session will focus on the following:

• Modern trends in analytics
• The business case for asset analytics and performance management
• Framework for Reliability, Availability, Maintainability and Safety

Asset Management Plans

Instructor: Gary Winsor

This training intensive will:

• Identify what content should be addressed by a typical Asset Management Plan
• Identify the benefits able to be realised by a properly constructed Asset Management Plan
• Develop the benefits of adopting and implementing efficient Asset Management Plans
• Assist participants initiate the development of Asset Management Plans in their enterprise

The AM Council’s definition of asset management is – “The life cycle management of physical assets to achieve the stated outputs of the enterprise.”

As a result, an Asset Management Plan (AMP) should directly support the requirements of the Business Plan.  The content of the AMP should both articulate the required asset outputs and support the achievement of those outputs.  The AMP does this through the development & delivery of an effective management approach supported by effective processes.

This asset management planning training intensive is suitable for:

• All business activity types including mining, Defence, oil and gas, power generation and transmission, state and local government and chemical industry

• Any person who wishes to realise the benefits from the effective use of assets within their organisation.

Life Cycle Costing (LCC) Management

Instructor: Dr Ali Zuashkiani, University of Toronto, School of Continuing Studies

Engineering Organizations adopting Life Cycle Costing are rapidly increasing in number, as more of them recognize its role in making optimal long-term decisions. The idea of “buying the cheapest” is losing its appeal as more managers realize that, in the long run, the cheapest acquisition costs rarely coincide with the least expensive buy. This session combines Life Cycle Costing decisions with many real-world examples in an interactive and hands-on forum. It will help those responsible for LCC-related decisions to learn when to buy a new asset, how to determine the best time to replace an existing asset, and how to forecast the future life cycle costs of their fixed and mobile machinery and equipment.

The application of the models discussed in the workshop will be demonstrated by means of real case studies. We will introduce software packages called AGE/CON (for mobile equipment replacement decisions) and PERDEC (for fixed capital equipment decisions) and demonstrate how to use them to solve LCC problems. We will also display a software package that can be used to predict future operation and maintenance costs.

Life cycle costing management and why it is important

• Definition of life cycle and its implications
• Life cycle costs categories
• Solving inter-departmental conflicts in asset replacement/acquisition decisions
• The size of the prize

Choosing the best buy in the long term

• The concept of the time value of money
• Defining cash flow diagram
• Calculating net present value of a decision
• Estimating the time value of money in practice

Calculating the economic life of an asset

• The trade-off between O & M costs and capital expenditures: establishing the economic life of fixed equipment such as an internal combustion engine
• South American case study: establishing the economic life of mobile equipment, including fleet vehicles and fork lift trucks
• North American case study: establishing the economic life of manufacturing equipment that is highly utilized when new, but used for peak demands as it ages
• North American case studies: transportation
• Turbo expander case study: how to calculate the best time to replace the current asset with a more technologically-improved asset Repairing an existing asset versus buying a new one
• South American case study: repair or replace a loader
• North American case study: repair a leak or replace the damaged section of an underground pipe

Predicting future life cycle costs of a fleet

• North American case study: a fleet of transformers of a major electricity distribution company

Carrying out LCC analysis when there is limited (or no) data available

• North American case study: establishing the economic life of linear assets such as the steel mains of a major gas distribution company
• North American case study: estimating the distribution of end of life of transformers based on experts’ opinions

The case studies referred to above include internal combustion engines, fleet vehicles, forklift trucks, a turbo expander, a loader repair-or-replace decision and a fleet of transformers. They represent real-world examples where companies saved hundreds of millions of dollars by applying LCC management principles.

Clinic

• AGE/CON software for the optimization of the economic life of mobile equipment
• PERDEC software for the optimization of the economic life of plant equipment

Engineering Spare Parts – managing risk and cost

Presented by Jagdish Shinde, Oniqua Pty Ltd

This one day workshop covers the fundamental elements of managing spare parts inventory from a cost and risk perspective. The workshop highlights the expectations of key stakeholders (maintenance, supply and finance) and, through practical examples, provides a sustainable process to achieve the best business outcome. The process takes into account stakeholder objectives for:

• initial holding estimates; and
• changes over time due to aging plant and re-supply performance.

The workshop provides the delegate with an appreciation of the business issues and practical solutions to manage the issues. The workshop covers the following key areas:

• Master Data and its importance
• Economic spare parts holdings based upon asset risk and resupply performance (cost & time)
• Spare parts profiling
• Optimizing working capital – how many spares should be held
• Measuring resupply performance – both cost and risk
• Systematic processes to ensure sustained results
• Some best practice techniques that are used by 8 of the top 10 mining companies.

Key points are supported with exercises that provide the delegate with an appreciation of how to calculate initial spare parts holdings and understand the influences likely to impact the model over time and how to manage these influences.

For information, please contact the Secretariat on 03 9819 2515 or training@amcouncil.com.au

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Call For Papers

Now open for 2011!

Submit Abstract – click here.

For presentation at ICOMS Asset Management Conference 2011, paper authors may choose between two formats:  Full papers and short papers.   

Full Papers

Full papers (as traditionally presented at ICOMS) should be used to report on mature work, or efforts that have reached an important milestone. These papers will be rigorously peer reviewed and if accepted, compiled into a formal conference proceedings that will then be registered with one or more referencing databases (e.g. Compendex). To be accepted, papers will need to present a concise, coherent and well argued case (be this theoretical or practical). Full papers will be limited to 12 pages and adhere to the ICOMS 2010 author’s guide.  An award will be presented to the author(s) of the best full paper (on the basis of their written submission).

Short Papers

Short papers should be used to: highlight efforts that might be in an early stage but are important for the asset management community to be made aware of, present novel theories for discussion, or illustrate systems or case studies that can be described sufficiently in a limited space. Short papers are restricted to 2 pages, inclusive of all text, illustrations, graphs and references. These will also be checked for relevance, novelty and importance of the underlying work, as well as adherence to the conference guidelines.  Accepted short papers will be published in separate conference booklet, but this will not be registered with referencing databases. Accompanying presentation slides will also need to be supplied for publication via the AMC website following the conference.

General Instructions

All contributions will need to be written in English and must follow the ICOMS Asset Management Conference 2011 authors guide, which is  available for downloading from the conference website.  Potential authors should also be aware that commercialization in the form of touting a specific organization or product will not be tolerated in submissions to either category.  Abstracts and final papers will also need to be submitted via this Website.  Firstly, potential authors must Login or Register.  Then from Main Menu on the left hand side select Submit Abstract..

Author Attendance at Conference

AM Council policy is that all presenters attend the conference and be available to discuss debate and network with all delegates. Presenters are entitled to a presenter’s registration discount. This information will be included in the Registration Brochure.

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Author Guidelines

Paper Presentations for ICOMS Asset Management Conference 2011 will be either:
FULL PAPERS or SHORT PAPERS

Full Papers

Full papers (as traditionally presented at the conference) should be used to report on mature work, or efforts that have reached an important milestone.  These papers will be rigorously peer reviewed and if accepted, compiled into a formal conference proceedings that will then be registered with one or more referencing databases (e.g. Compendex).  To be accepted, papers will need to present a concise, coherent and well argued case (be this theoretical or practical).   Full papers will be limited to 12 pages and adhere to the ICOMS Asset Management Conference 2011 Author Guide.  An award will be presented to the author(s) of the best full paper (on the basis of their written submission).

Information for speakers on how to prepare full papers and present their papers for publication.

Please download the Author Guide here – for full papers.

Short Papers

Short papers should be used to: highlight efforts that might be in an early stage but are important for the asset management community to be made aware of, present novel theories for discussion, or illustrate systems or case studies that can be described sufficiently in a limited space.

Short papers are restricted to 2 pages, inclusive of all text, illustrations, graphs and references.  These will also be checked for relevance, novelty and importance of the underlying work, as well as adherence to the conference guidelines.

Accepted short papers will be published in separate conference booklet, but this will not be registered with referencing databases.  Accompanying presentation slides will also need to be supplied for publication via the Asset Management Council website following the conference.  Click for Author Guide – short papers

Paper Template for authors:  papertemplate.doc

Four general types of papers, commonly presented at ICOMS, have been identified:

(a)     Theoretical/Research Papers (including models)

(b)     Case Studies

(c)     Theory plus Case Study (Applied R&D)

(d)     Review Papers

(e)     Short Papers

Some guidelines apply to all types of papers, whilst others are specific to one or more types of paper.

Common Guidelines

1.       The sequence of sections in any paper is important to readers trying to follow the logic and description of another’s work. Matters which the authors assume to be well known may not be familiar to, or agreed by all readers and so must be clearly stated as background/assumptions to the study.

2.       A proposition becomes a hypothesis only when a logical and plausible explanation has been devised for its support.  A hypothesis becomes a theory when supported by the evidence of at least one Case Study.  A theory can be undone by just one contrary Case Study, so should never be regarded as the last word on the subject.  Only confirmed data can be regarded as facts.

3.       The following Section heads should be considered for all papers. Those marked with an asterisk are considered particularly important and should not be omitted without good reason. Those with two asterisks are compulsory for ICOMS. The exact wording of headings may be varied.

Abstract or Summary*

*Keywords** (up to 6)

Introduction* (Explain the purpose and outline how and what was achieved)

Literature Review* (include authors’ own previous relevant work)

Description of Work Done*

*Theory (This can come later if theory formation followed from analysis of data)

Data*

Analysis of Results*

Bibliography

4.      From 2009 a new type of paper presentation has been incorporated in the ICOMS Asset Management Conference 2010.   These short papers should be used to highlight efforts that might be in an early stage but are important for the asset management community to be made aware of, present novel theories for discussion, or illustrate systems or case studies that can be described sufficiently in a limited space.   Abstract papers are restricted to 2 pages, inclusive of all text, illustrations, graphs and references.

Theoretical/Research Papers (Including models)

1.       Authors must show by means of a thorough literature survey that the theory really is new and what it owes to previous work by the authors and others.

2.       Theory must be explained in terms intelligible to a graduate engineer.

3.       Proposals for testing the new theory must be included.

4.       Examples to illustrate the operation of the logic or mathematics shall be given.  It is acceptable to rework old data or to use fabricated data for these examples, but sources must be clearly stated.

5.       If any example is real and new, then the paper is re-classified as Theory plus Case Study.

6.       A paper is no less theoretical if it is expressed in words rather than algebra, or both; it must be logically developed and not just an opinion.

7.       Experimental methods and analysis techniques must describe what was done and what happened in sufficient detail for the experiments and/or analysis to be repeated by another person or team.  Data used and the testing environment must be fully described.

Theory Plus Case Study Papers  (Applied R&D)

1.       All the rules for Theoretical/Research Papers (see above) and Case Studies (see below) still apply.

2.       State clearly whether the case study was conducted to test the theory or the theory arose from the data’s analysis.

Case Studies

1.       Case studies are essential to formulate, improve and increase confidence in theories. The fact that a case study “merely confirms an established theory” does not detract from its value. If it seems to disprove current theory then there is all the more reason to publish it.

2.       It is vital that case studies describe what was done and what happened in sufficient detail for the study to be repeated by another person or team. Methodology, data and environment must be fully described. For example, data on failures must include preventive renewals and overhauls. Good data-sets in this field are unfortunately rare, and so precious.

3.       Data should be analysed using current methodology. The author(s) may then comment on how well the results accord with current theories, speculate on the reasons for discrepancies and propose further work to settle outstanding matters.

Review Papers

1.       A review paper is a detailed examination of the state of play in a defined subject area. It should be more than a literature survey. It should draw attention to historical development of theory and practice, inconsistencies and disagreements, case studies, analyses and re-analyses of published data-sets where appropriate, etc. They usually come from academia but sometimes from consultancies.

2.       The References and Bibliography sections will inevitably be large, and will become too large if no limit is placed on referencing less meritorious work from long ago. The great gurus of the past should be acknowledged though. Reference to previous review papers is a good way to keep such papers within bounds.

3.       Such papers often arise from deep and extensive literature surveys by doctoral students who have reached the stage of forming their own opinions and sketching out their substantive research to come, or professors seeking consolidation of years of work by themselves and colleagues, again in order to see what now needs doing. The art is to condense to a reasonable size without losing either the thread of development or any work vital to further progress.

Simple accumulation is not enough to get such work published. Review papers must proceed to critical re-examination and reasoned judgements about the continued usefulness in several contexts of the work reviewed.

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Registration

ICOMS Asset Management Conference 2011 Registration includes:

> Entry to the 3-day Conference, Exhibition hall, Innovators Platform and Forum

> Welcome Cocktail Networking event on Monday evening

> Social Function: Student networking event on Tuesday evening

> Annual Dinner and Awards Ceremony on Wednesday night

> Farewell networking event on Thursday night

> Lunches, morning & afternoon teas with refreshments during conference

> USB 2011 Conference proceedings

> Access to network with speakers at the Speakers Corner

Download latest Program and Registration information here

Or Click Here to Register Online (Login Required)

Accommodation

Map of suggested Accommodation and Conference venue

To book one of these accommodation options, click here

To receive further information or to register your interest, send us an email at training@amcouncil.com.au or phone  on 61-(0)3-9819 2515.

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Ten reasons to attend the ICOMS Asset Management Conference 2011

1 Hear the latest on the emerging ISO Standard. Ask your questions to representatives from the Asset Management Council (AUS) and Institute of Asset Management (UK).

2 Numerous Keynote Speakers on each day of the three-day curated Conference Program. Including eminent asset management and maintenance professionals from across the globe: Glenn Ingram, Newcrest Mining Limited (AUS); Tiernan O’Rourke, Transfield Services (AUS); John Hardwick, Ausgrid (AUS); Nezar Al Shamasi, Saudi Aramco Maintenance Council (SA); Andrew Wheatley, Brisbane Motorways (AUS); Stephen Ludlam, ASC (AUS); Achim Kruger, SAP (GER); Martin Kerr, United Group Rail (AUS); Timothy Goshert, Cargill (USA); Joao Ricardo Barusso Lafraia, Duque de Caxias Refinaery/Petrobras (BRA); David McKeown, Institute of Asset Management (UK); Peter Kohler, ITSR (AUS).

3 Listen to presentations from asset management owners and practitioners. Get insight into how these professionals are achieving milestones even during this unstable economic climate.

4 Exceptional networking opportunities. Pre-conference drinks at the Welcome Function; one to one access to keynote speakers and presenters at the Speaker’s Corner; contact with exhibitors at the Innovators Platform and exhibition area; morning tea, lunch and afternoon tea opportunities; Gala Dinner; and post-conference drinks at the Farewell Cocktail Function.

5 Learn from the global leaders in Maintenance and Asset Management. Representatives from the Global Forum on Maintenance and Asset Management (GFMAM), a society of leading independent organisations within their country or region, will be at hand to contribute to presentations, forums and panels.

6 Relevant Industry Forum – Certification and Accord. Speakers representing the Institute of Asset Management (UK) and the Asset Management Council (AUS).

7 Recognition and celebration of continuous improvement in asset management via the Asset Management Council Awards. Learn how other organisations are improving their asset management systems by attending the Gala Dinner and meeting with the 2011 applicants.

8 Two interactive Panel Sessions

• Sustainability – What does it mean for Asset Management Practitioners? Led by the GFMAM, IPWEA and AWA
• Feedback on the ISO Standard – an opportunity for Q&A for Asset Management Council Members and Stakeholders. Led by the Institute of Asset Management and the Asset Management Council

9 Improve your skills by attending a Technical Session

• Certification Working Groups
• Roundtable of the Lifecycle Standard
• International Case Studies on Maintenance and Asset Management
• Working Group
• Awards Participants – on the Journey and Forum

10 Attend one of our four workshops in order to sharpen your skills and build professional capabilities

• Risk & Reliability for Good Asset Management
• Asset Management Plans
• Life Cycle Costing (LLC) Management
• Engineering Spare Parts – managing risk and cost

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Sponsors

ICOMS Asset Managment Conference – Sponsor & Exhibitors packages

Choose from a range of sponsorship opportunities to showcase your products and services in an optimal environment whilst at the same time strengthening your brand and building profitable relationships. Sponsorship is the most cost effective way to reach an engaged regional, national and global asset management audience with a comprehensive promotional campaign.

There are branding and social sponsorship packages available.

All Branding Sponsorships include:

• Company profile and logo listed in the Conference Program
• Printing of company name on Conference web page
• Company brochure material (pdf) or flash content in the Conference USB of the proceedings
• Sponsor supplied banner prominently displayed during event
• Company logo displayed on LCD screen during conference.

If you require further information about marketing and sponsorship opportunities please contact:

Tel: +613 9819 2515
Fax: +613 9819 2615

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Exhibitors

Why consider ICOMS as your major exhibition event?

REACH YOUR TARGET AUDIENCE, LEAD THE WAY, AND MAKE A DIFFERENCE!

The prominently positioned exhibition, open for the duration of the Conference, will provide exhibitors with considerable networking opportunities.

The Exhibits will be complementary to the requirements of Maintenance Professionals and businesses, providing a knowledge exchange and information gathering environment where the Conference delegates will see the latest products assisting them to improve the maintenance business and contribute to the cost effective operation of their Enterprise.

To insure maximum numbers of conference attendees viewing the exhibition, all catering will be held in the exhibition area and there will be a day of public access for all local commerce and industry.

Innovator Platform

The perfect platform to promote your product or service – A prominently positioned lecturette in the Trade Exhibition will offer Exhibitors an exclusive opportunity to demonstrate their product.

For more information about sponsor and exhibitor opportunties please download our brochure here.

Please note that the following exhibition booths have already been booked:

6 & 7:           Transfield Services

25 & 26:      SAP Australia

34:               Relegen

35:               OMCS International

19:               K2 Technology

36:               Bureau Veritas

24:              The Online Workshop

37:              The Asset Partnership

20:              National Concrete Solutions

8:                Parsons Brinckerhoff

17:              ICML

To discuss your special needs and find out more about these opportunities please contact the Conference Secretariat vie e-mail icoms@amcouncil.com.au This email address is being protected from spam bots, you need Javascript enabled to view it  or Ph:61 (0)3 9819 2515

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Partner Program

Registration for the Partner Program covers all social functions including the Welcome Function (Mon night), Gala Dinner (Wed night), all tours on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday, and Farewell cocktail function Thursday.

Tall Ship Cruise & Island Adventure

Tuesday 17 May  – 8.30am – 4.30pm

This day will start with a calm cruise on the Gold Coast broadwater where you can admire the views from the deck of on an old world sailing ship. Along the way you will enjoy morning tea. You will disembark at the MacLarens’ Landing Island Homestead on South Stradbroke Island National Park where you will be treated to a sumptuous Tropical Island BBQ lunch. After lunch you will have the opportunity to feed kangaroos, giant lizards, Kookaburra’s and other wildlife, take a bushwalk around the island, swim in the resort pool or play beach volleyball. On the leisurely return cruise back to Surfers Paradise you will feed the sea eagles from the deck of the Tallship and enjoy afternoon tea.

Mt Tamborine, Wineries, Gallery Walk

Wednesday 18 May – 9.00am – 4.00pm

Mt Tamborine is a beautiful, tranquil rainforest environment made up of National Parks, boutique wineries, antique shops, and art and craft galleries. This trip starts with the opportunity to explore Gallery Walk, a cluster of galleries and craft shops providing a wealth of diverse art and craft including paintings, sculpture, ceramics, porcelain, glass, jewellery, woodwork, fabrics and much more. Following this there will be wine tasting at one of the local boutique wineries, followed by a gourmet lunch. After lunch you will enjoy is a relaxing walk through the rainforest on raised boardwalk and bridges to the entrance of the amazing Glow Worm Caves. Go underground and see a cave filled with thousands of glowing worms. In the afternoon there will be more visits to wineries before returning to the Gold Coast and preparing yourself for the evening’s Award Ceremony and Gala Dinner.

High Tea at Palazzo Versace & Shopping

Thursday 19 May – 9.00am – 2.00pm

This day will start with an enjoyable morning of shopping at the discount outlets at Harbour Town Shopping Centre. For lunch you will be whisked off to enjoy a high tea at the luxurious Palazzo Versace. Soak in the elegant surroundings as you enjoy a traditional high tea of tiny sandwiches and delicious little cakes, almost too perfect to eat! After lunch, return to your hotel for a free afternoon of relaxation, head to the beach, or indulge in further shopping in nearby Surfer’s Paradise, before returning to the Gold Coast Convention and Exhibition Centre for farewell drinks.

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Social Program

There will be a substantial delegate social program, to ensure the maximum opportunity to network with colleagues.

Monday: Exhibition Opening and Welcome Cocktail Reception

Wednesday: AMEA Excellence Awards and Gala Dinner

Thursday: Farewell drinks at the venue.

All the above events are included in full conference registration. Additional tickets may be purchased on the registration form.

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About Gold Coast

The Gold Coast is Australia’s premier tourist destination attracting over 10.5 million overnight and daytrip visitors and approximately 10,000 new residents each year. It is one of the fastest growing cities in Australia and shares the title with Brisbane as one of the most desirable places in the world to live. Located in south-east Queensland, 1 hour south from the state capital Brisbane, the Gold Coast has a steadily growing population of more than 500,000 people. Get into the Gold Coast’s easy living lifestyle with 70 kilometres of sun, sand and surf at your doorstep or 100,000 hectares of world heritage listed rainforest just a short drive away.

Travel

Air

The Gold Coast has its own domestic airport at Coolangatta, just 20 minutes south of the Gold Coast Convention and Exhibition Centre with regular flights from all capital cities. Services are provided domestically by three airlines, Virgin Blue, Tiger and Jetstar, and internationally through multiple Airlines. Brisbane International Airport is located just one hour drive from Broadbeach.

Airport transfers

There are a wide range of coach / bus transfers, taxi and hire car services available from the airports. Average taxi prices from Coolangatta to the Gold Coast Convention and Exhibition Centre is $60. For further information regarding transfers from Coolangatta Airport including shuttle services, local bus timetables, car hire and taxi contacts,  please click here.

Rail

Train services require a coach, shuttle or vehicle transfer. Interstate trains terminate in Brisbane at the Roma Street Transit Terminal 60 minutes north of Surfers Paradise. Trains traveling from Sydney terminate in Mulwillumbah 30 minutes south of Surfers Paradise. The City Train runs regularly from Brisbane with stops at Coomera, Helensvale, Nerang and Robina.

Road

When travelling southbound from Brisbane (78km) take the Broadbeach Motorway Exit and follow the directions to Broadbeach. Just after the Pacific Fair Shopping Centre turn left at the next set of lights. This will bring you out onto the Gold Coast Highway. The Gold Coast Convention and Exhibition Centre is situated on the corner of the next street, just after Jupiters Casino.  The Gold Coast is 900km north of Sydney and is accessible by either the Pacific Highway or the inland New England Highway.

Travelling from Brisbane airport

If arriving at Brisbane airport, a transfer shuttle can be booked to pick you up from the airport and transfer you to your hotel on the Gold Coast for approximate $45. There are a number of shuttle services including Coachtrans Australia and Con-x-ion Coaches. There is also the AirtrainConnect services which involves a train ride to a Gold Coast station, and then a chauffeured transfer to your accommodation, also costing approximately $45. Please click here for more information including timetables and online booking.

Weather

Famous for its weather, the Gold Coast boasts 287 days of warm, bright sunshine per year!  Summer is from December to February with an average temperature of 19-29 degrees Celsius (66 to 83 degrees Fahrenheit).  Winter is from June to August with an average temperature of 9 – 21 degrees Celsius (48 to 69 Fahrenheit). The subtropical climate with an average water temperature of 22 degrees encourages an outdoor lifestyle anytime of the year.

Accommodation

To book accommodation, click here

MAP OF ACCOMMODATION OPTIONS

For more information about the Gold Coast please visit Gold Coast Tourism

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Gold Coast Convention and Exhibition Centre

ICOMS Asset Management Conference Adelaide 2010

by Kai | Jun 29, 2010 | Past ICOMS

ICOMS Asset Management Conference Adelaide 2010

Monday 21^st to Thursday 24^th June 2010
University of Adelaide, South Australia

What is the ICOMS Asset Management Conference?

The ICOMS Asset Management Conference is the Asset Management Council’s premier meeting place for asset management and maintenance professionals. Each year, speakers and delegates from across Australia and around the world come together to learn and exchange the latest technical knowledge, and to meet and network with other like-minded individuals.

Beginning in 1994 with its main focus on maintenance, the Conference now encompasses all aspects of engineering asset management, such as asset management principles, processes, configuration management, continuous improvement, demand management, integrated support, operations and maintenance and systems engineering. Also covered in the Conference are technical and managerial aspects of asset management.

This year, the ICOMS Asset Management Conference offers a variety of new ways for delegates to be involved. In addition to attending plenary keynote, full paper and short paper presentations, delegates will be able to participate in interactive panel discussions, case study round table workshops and the Asset Management Council technical group open forums. Lengthy breaks between sessions and various evening functions will provide vital opportunities for delegates to network with keynotes, speakers and other attendees.

We welcome and invite all members and supporters of the asset management profession, be they end-users, academics, consultants or providers of asset management services to participate in our 2010 ICOMS Asset Management Conference.

Who should come to the ICOMS Asset Management Conference?

Anyone who is interested in maximizing equipment reliability, increasing plant performance or enhancing company profitability through better or smarter asset management should attend the ICOMS Asset Management Conference.

Presenting at the ICOMS Asset Management Conference

There are two ways to present at the ICOMS Asset Management Conference.

Authors can submit full papers (as traditionally seen at the ICOMS Asset Management Conference) that are peer-reviewed prior to the conference and subsequently published in formal proceedings.

Alternatively, authors can submit short papers, which are checked by the Conference Technical Team to ensure that the proposed material is fresh, challenging, sound and relevant. Short papers will not be peer-reviewed or included in the official conference proceedings.

Both full and short papers must be presented by one of their authors during the conference. Please note that the call for papers is now closed for ICOMS Asset Management Conference 2010.

Industry suppliers are able to advertise their products and services by hosting a booth at the accompanying MAINTEX Trade Exhibition.

A note from the Technical Chair

The Conference Technical Organizing Committee is working hard to ensure that the final program is both engaging, distinctive and of high quality. However, we need your help. Consider becoming one of our discerning speakers. Join us as a delegate and member of the Asset Management Community. Because it is your knowledge, your experience, your insight and your willingness to participate that will make the ICOMS Asset Management Conference 2010 a time to remember.

I look forward to seeing you in Adelaide.

Jo Sikorska
The ICOMS Asset Management Conference 2010 Technical Chair

ICOMS Asset Managment Conference – Sponsor & Exhibitors packages

There are major and social sponsorship packages available.

ICOMS Asset Management Conference 2010 – SPONSORS & EXHIBITION Brochure

ICOMS Asset Management Conference Sydney 2009

by Kai | Jun 16, 2009 | Past ICOMS

ICOMS Asset Management Conference Sydney 2009

1-5 June 2009

Sydney Masonic Centre (SMC)

The ICOMS conference attracts around 350 key National and International professionals in Asset Management and Maintenance Management along with corporate decision-makers from organisations in both the private and public sectors. The conference has a unique attendance grouping including academics, Maintenance Practitioners, Asset Managers and General Managers of asset intensive organisations as well as providers of specialist engineering consulting services.

Local ICOMS 2009 Committee

John Hardwick is the 2008 Sydney Chapter Chair, a member of the AMC Board and the 2009 Chairman (elect). John has over 25 years experience in electrical utilities and led EnergyAustralia’s move into maintenance and asset management. A regular participant in ICOMS since 2001, John brings a unique ability to bring both the technical and the people factors together in building a successful asset management based implementation.

Gary Winsor is the Sydney Chapter Secretary, and has over 28 years experience with maintenance and asset management in rail and electrical utilities. Gary has participated in ICOMS since his first paper in 1998 and brings to the conference a wealth of experience in maintenance management, reliability and asset modeling.

Danny Azavedo is the International Chapter Chair and the Treasurer of the Sydney Chapter. Danny has been a member of AMC/MESA since it was formed, a member of the Sydney ICOMS 2004 conference team, and brings with him 35 years of local and overseas experience in the manufacturing, heavy construction and water utilities. Danny will be our host for our overseas visitors to the conference.

John, Gary and Danny are supported on the local Chapter ICOMS team by AMC members Terry Howard, Robert Sloan, Steve Buncombe and Dan Vultureanu.

• ICOMS 2009 Keynot Speakers

• ICOMS 2009 Papers

• ICOMS 2009 Review statement

• ICOMS 2009 Sponsors

• ICOMS 2009 Exhibitors

• Photographs

• About Sydney

ICOMS 2009 Keynote Speakers

Nancy Regan

The Force Inc, Alabama USA

Nancy Regan is the founder and President of The Force, Inc. Nancy graduated from Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University in 1994 with a Bachelor of Science degree in Aerospace Engineering. She was a US Navy civilian employee for seven years during which time she completed Naval Aviation Maintenance Officer School and served as a T-45 structural engineer. As the Team Leader for Reliability Centered Maintenance (RCM) at the Naval Air Warfare Center, Aircraft Division, Lakehurst, NJ, Nancy instituted the RCM Program on Naval Aviation Common Support Equipment. In 2001 she founded The Force, Inc. She has over 12 years experience facilitating RCM analyses, conducting RCM training, and assisting customers in implementing RCM programs. Amongst the projects she has facilitated is the CH-47D Chinook Helicopter, the US Army’s heavy lift helicopter.
Keynote:
The Team Approach to the Development of Life Cycle Management Strategies
Whether an asset is new or has been in use for decades, responsible physical asset management means ensuring that the asset meets the needs of the community that depends on it. This requires safe, cost effective, and technically defensible Life Cycle Management Strategies.
There are many factors that influence an asset’s performance such as the proactive maintenance it receives. But there are a multitude of other dynamics such as operating procedures, technical publications, training programs, equipment design, supply issues, operating environment, and operational tempo. The identification of Life Cycle Management Strategies includes all these elements.
The best way to achieve this is to adopt a facilitated team approach. A diverse team of experts, including those most intimate with the operating environment, meets in a formal setting bringing together a blend of experience, judgment, and technical data. This ensures that the system is analyzed not only from the viewpoint of its design but from the perspective of how it must function in its operating environment. Nancy Regan will detail this team approach and illustrate its power by offering clear examples from her own work.

Stuart Gibson

Transfield Services, Victoria Australia

Stuart Gibson is Group General Manager of Asset Management at Transfield Services.
He is also a Board Member of the Asset Management Council.
He has significant practical experience implementing asset management in North and South America, Asia, New Zealand and Australia across industries ranging from, mining and mineral processing, oil and gas, manufacturing, power generation and transmission, telecommunications, fresh and waste water, road and rail.
Keynote:
Intelligent Cost Reduction Through Asset Management: A Case Study
Times are tough and almost everyone is talking about reducing costs. It is in this environment that I start to hear executives asking one of the world’s dumbest questions – “If I accept a lower level of reliability in my assets, how much can I save in my maintenance costs?” While there are exceptions to every rule, it is our experience that for most assets we come across, maintenance costs get a lot higher when we allow reliability to slip. Rather than sacrificing our reliability program now is the time to redouble our efforts and expand the scope of programs in order to achieve intelligent cost reduction that meet the new business objectives. Taking examples from a number of Transfield Services’ sites this presentation will show how using a systematic approach to brown field asset management has delivered substantial and rapid one off cost reductions and yet still delivered continuing year on year reductions into the future

Roger Byrne

Roger Byrne & Associates, Victoria

Roger Byrne is the International Manager of GHD’s Asset Management Group and is based in the USA with responsibility for the Americas, UK and Europe. He has written many texts on asset management and has assisted in the development of a quality framework, manuals / guidelines and associated tools that are assisting councils around the world to implement cost effective improvement strategies. He was the principal author of the original Australian Manual (1993) the principal draft author of the Advanced AM Manual (New Zealand 1997) and the International Infrastructure Management Manual 2000 & 2005 working with both the Australian & NZ NAMS teams and now in the USA and UK.
Keynote:
What Does a Sustainable Business Look Like & What Should Your Role Be In It ?

Larry Woodland

Larry is currently a Director of AssetFuture Pty Ltd involved in the development and implementation of the asset strategic management tools and whole of life planning systems for clients in the Public and Industrial sectors.
Larry has worked with industry and governments at the Federal, State and Local Government levels developing strategic asset management plans and Whole of Life asset plans up to 100 years. Larry was the key author of the Queensland Government Asset Management System (GAMS) and the Total Asset Management guidelines for Brisbane City Council, design and development of the Education Qld, Capital Works Management system including assignments with clients in Belgium, Canada, Indonesia, Thailand, Philippines, Malaysia, and Brazil.
Larry worked twenty years with BHP Steel Port Kembla in various positions including Chief Maintenance Engineer and Chief Design. Larry is a Fellow of the Institute of Engineers AUST, CP Eng.
Keynote:
Whole of Life Planning the Essential Component of Asset Management

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ICOMS 2009 Papers

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ICOMS 2009 Sponsors

Principal Sponsor and Gala Dinner Sponsor:

Transfield Services

http://www.transfieldservices.com/

USB Proceedings Sponsor:

Assetivity Pty Ltd

http://www.assetivity.com.au/

Welcome Function Sponsor:

EnergyAustralia

http://www.energy.com.au/energy/ea.nsf/Content/Splash

Satchel Sponsor:

CIEAM

http://www.cieam.com/cieam-site/index.htm

Morning Tea Sponsor:

Evans & Peck – Tuesday, 2 June.

Currie & Brown – Wednesday 3 June & Thursday 4 June.

http://www.curriebrown.com/

Sponsor:

Programmed Facility Management

http://www.programmed.com.au/

Afternoon Tea Sponsor:

CQUniversity – Partners with Industry

http://www.cqu.edu.au/

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ICOMS 2009 Exhibitors

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About Sydney

Bursting with character, Sydney is a vibrant city with spectacular landmarks including the Harbour and its Harbour bridge, the Opera House, the historic Rocks area, Circular Quay, Darling Harbour and popular Bondi Beach – one of the many fabulous beaches that Sydney is famous for.Climate : Sydney’s oceanic climate means warm summers and mild winters, with a temperature range between nine and sixteen degrees Celsius in winter and up to an average peak of 26 degrees Celsius in summer. May 11-19, June 9-16 Celsius °C

To and From Airport

Located in Mascot NSW, Sydney Airport is approximately 8km from the central CBD. Sydney Airport is easily accessible by all modes of transport including car, train, taxi or bus.

Travel to the City

There are rail stations located at both the International and Domestic Terminals. Airport Link is a fast and convenient way to reach the centre of Sydney. Trains run approximately every 10 minutes and the journey into the city takes only 13 minutes. The international and domestic rail stations link directly to the City Circle which means most city destinations are within a short walk of stations.For more information on fares, maps and travel planners visit the Airport Link website or phone +61 2 8337 8417.

Join the Partner Program and see Sydney

• Monday:

Pre Conference Tour of NSW Art Gallery and Botanic Gardens walk to Mrs Macquarie’s Chair. The Art Gallery of New South Wales is the leading museum of art in New South Wales and Sydney, and one of Australia’s foremost cultural institutions.
Back to the SMC for the Cocktail reception function.

• Tuesday:

A visit to the Sydney Aquarium, followed by a Cruise of Sydney Harbour with a delicious Seafood lunch. After the cruise a visit to Sydney Wildlife World, followed by free shopping time. Sydney Aquarium is a must-see, and one of the best things to do in Sydney. Walk under water and explore Australia’s rich and
diverse aquatic life and habitats. Sydney Harbour Cruise aboard Sydney’s flagship MV Sydney
2000. Enjoy stunning harbour views a comprehensive commentary and a delicious seafood buffet lunch.
Wednesday:
Opera House tour at Circular Quay, then to the Sydney Harbour Bridge for a view of the Harbour at Pylon Lookout. A visit to the Rocks, Susannah Place Museum and Kendall Place discovery museum.
Back to your hotel to rest up for the Gala Dinner.

• Thursday:

Sydney Tower Lookout, then to the Town Hall to visit the Queen Victoria Building followed by a Darling Harbour Sightseeing Cruise. Centre Point Tower viewing deck takes you 250 metres above Sydney, commanding breathtaking views over one of the most beautiful cities in the world, including the Harbour Bridge and Opera House.
Back to the SMC for the Farewell function.

After Conference attractions:

· Harbour Cruises

· Museum of Contemporary Art

· Museum of Sydney

· The Sydney Explorer Bus

The bright red Sydney Explorer buses take you to Sydney sightseeing attractions all over the city on a designated route. This is a hop-on, hop-off service on one ticket. There is also a Bondi Explorer bus, which is painted blue and takes in some of Sydney’s best-known beaches. You can buy tickets at the Sydney Visitor Centre, the Sydney Ferries ticket office at Circular Quay or on the bus itself. A one day combined ticket for both buses is A$39.

Check out the following links for further information & explore Sydney

Sydney Guide – http://www.sydneyguide.net.au/
Visitors Guide – http://www.cityofsydney.nsw.gov.au/

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