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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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.

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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.