Maintenance Planning and Scheduling

Study Notes

Maintenance Planning and Scheduling

Work planning involves assigning work orders to time and planning resources.
Work scheduling involves arranging the sequence of work orders, considering factors such as priority, availability of artisans/technicians, and availability of material and equipment.

Priority System

A priority system is established to ensure that the most needed work orders are scheduled first.
Examples of priorities include:
- 0: emergency or safety work
- 1: work to start within 24 hours
- 2: work to start within 1 week
- 3: work to start within 1 month
- 4: overhaul/other

Backlog Management

Backlog refers to all work available to be done, which has been approved and prepared.
Backlog must be used as a tool to make decisions, informing management about future needs for maintenance (e.g., contracting, more/less personnel).
Effective backlog management is necessary to prevent it from growing to an unmanageable size.

Calculating Backlog

Backlog can be calculated using the formula: Work on hand – (Max. available hrs X 100) / Max. available hrs.
Max. available hrs = workforce available hrs – (workforce x 15%).

Reducing Backlog

Options to reduce backlog include:
- Overtime
- Contract workers
- Appointing additional staff

Work Preparation

Work preparation is important for:
- Facilitating estimation
- Ensuring jobs are done in the most efficient manner
- Contributing to training by indicating the methodology of the job
- Providing a basis for future job preparation when the job needs to be done again

Description

This quiz covers the basics of maintenance planning and scheduling, including assigning work orders to time, planning resources, and arranging the sequence of work orders. It also explores priority systems and considerations for scheduling maintenance work.