Meridium Conference 2014 is the premier Asset Performance Management event for plant executives and professionals who want a view of the big industry trends and a way to relate them to business challenges such as increasing availability and uptime, maintaining compliance, and mitigating operational risk.
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.
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.
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.
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!
Pricipal Sponsor of the AMPEAK Asset Management Conference
The Asset Management Council office will be closed from 21st Dec 2013 to 5th Jan 2014.
The Asset Management Council wishes you asset-tastic holiday. Make your new year’s resolution to contribute to the asset management community.
Doubling of share price, putting a man on the moon, turning an old refinery into a world-class facility and improving safety are all outcomes that have been delivered by implementing asset management. But just as a tree needs the right climate and soil to produce wonderful fruit, so too, asset management must have the right environment to flourish; the right leadership, behaviour and culture. This book, Living Asset Management highlights our abundant potential to develop and change leadership, culture and behaviour so that asset management will produce the outcomes we want.
Below are but a few quotes on the publication and the authors:
“The Asset Management Council, a technical society of Engineers Australia, has produced a wonderful book that presents a new and dynamic approach to the topic of leadership and culture. Rather than the traditional approach of focusing on plant and equipment, systems and processes, this book focuses on people and the need for good leadership and strategies for developing a high performance culture which ensures excellence in asset management. I would like to congratulate the Asset Management Council and the authors, John Hardwick and John Lafraia, leaders in asset management in Australia and Brazil, for demonstrating that the principles of developing an effective asset management culture are universal”. – Marlene Kanga, President, Engineers Australia
“John Hardwick and JR Lafraia are two of the most important authors in the field of asset management. The Management System Standard (PAS55 or ISO55000) is vital, of course, but without the context of leadership and organisational culture it is certain that you will not derive maximum benefit from implementing asset management. I believe this book will become a seminal text for the emerging profession and senior managers wanting to ensure their investment is a success”. – David McKeown, CEO, Institute of Asset Management
To purchase “Living Asset Management” from the Asset Management Council, click here.
John Hardwick is the Group Executive, Network Strategy of Networks NSW. John has a background in the NSW Electrical Industry with 30 years’ experience. He completed a Masters of Business Administration at the Australian Graduate School of Management. John was responsible for all maintenance and replacement programs and expenditure on Network assets in Ausgrid for 10 years. John is currently the Chairman of the Asset Management Council and the Chairman of the Global Forum on Maintenance and Asset Management (GFMAM).
João Ricardo Barusso Lafraia is the author of the Handbook of Reliability, Availability and Maintainability, Leadership for Safety, Health and Environment and co-author of Strategic Reliability Management, Creating the Habit of Excellence, Value-based Leadership. He has also authored several articles and lectures on Management Excellence Reliability and Environmental, Health and Safety. He is currently the general manager of Refining Operating Efficiency at Petrobas, Brazil. He is the President of ABRAMAN (Brazilian Association of Asset Management and Maintenance) and holds the Executive position with the Global Forum on Maintenance and Asset Management.
This upcoming January 2014 the Asset Management Council will be publishing a guide to assist asset management practitioners in understanding the implementation of ISO 55000 and specifically ISO 55001.