Melbourne Chapter Technical Session 14th August 2014
The Melbourne Chapter invite you to the next Technical Session:
Assessing the impacts on community of a catastrophic failure of a major hazard facility Presented by Ian Thomas, IFTA
Perth Gears and Shafts Seminar & Plant Tour 30th July
The WA Branch of Materials Australia, the Materials Society of Engineers Australia, together with Engineers Australia is hosting a timely technical seminar presenting recent advancements in the design, manufacture use and testing of gears and shafts at Technology Park Function Centre, Brodie Hall Drive, Bentley, WA on Wednesday, 30th July 2014.
The day includes a breakfast presentation followed by half-day seminar in which four experts in the field will make presentations on recent advancements in the design, manufacture use and testing of gears and shafts. The seminar will be followed by a Plant Visit to the world-leading facilities at Hofmann Engineering, Bassendean.
This even is proudly supported by the AM Council WA Chapter, Hoffman Engineering and the Chamber of Minerals & Energy.
To register, or for more information, please click here.
Asset Management Practitioner Seminar – Thursday 21st August
The Brisbane Chapter invite you to their Asset Managment Practitioner Seminar
Vision for the Asset Management Council – Glenn Ingram
Operational Excellence at Santos GLNG – David Ross
Maintenance & Inspection Programme Development – David Heavey
Integrating Threat Management to Improve Reliability & Integrity – Henry Vila
Brisbane Chapter Seminar and Panel Session Report
Asset Management Improvement Plan (AMIP), Improved Sustaining Capex Portfolio (SCP) and Industry panel for ISO55000 organised by Asset Management Council (AM Council) Brisbane Chapter was a huge success, say Dr. Gopi Chattopadhyay, Chair of Brisbane Chapter. This event was organised by a vibrant Brisbane Chapter committee on 14th May 2014, Hawken Auditorium, Engineers Australia. The evening was chaired and MC’d by Gopi Chattopadhyay.
Tasmania Chapter Event Report
The recent Tasmania Chapter event went very well, with around 15 delegates from TasNetworks, Hydro Tasmania, Launceston Airport, TasRail and GHD in attendance. Four excellent speakers presented papers on their asset management experiences and the innovative technology being used today. The presenters included:
- Neville Flood on Asset management practices at Copper Mines of Tasmania;
- Simon Chandler on The asset management journey for Launceston Airport;
- David Kruijver on Abstract-Trial of hypoxic fire prevention system; and
- David Ellis on Transend and a changing Market and Regulatory landscape – An Asset Management challenge.
Presentations from this event will be available to Asset Management Council Members on the Member Zone. Log in to the Asset Management Council website to browse!
For more information on upcoming events in your area, click here.
Melbourne Technical Session – Thursday 10th July 2014
The Melbourne Chapter invite you to the next Technical Session:
Ballarat Rail Maintenance – the challenges of a new beginning , Presented by Rod Fuller , Business Improvement Manage, UGL
About the Presentation
UGL’s Rod Fuller will explore how asset management principles supported the challenges of a strategic relocation of UGL’s Ballarat rail business from a ‘steam train era’ workshop to a modern maintenance and manufacturing facility.
The move provided a catalyst for a review and improvement of the business operations, assets and systems, as the old site constrained efficient maintenance and manufacturing activities.
Assets that had supported the operations, the overhaul and refurbishment of rolling stock and its equipment, were critically assessed for their relevance and application to achieving the strategic business plan for the next decade. The site move had to be completed in only 6 months while maintaining continuity of the services provided to our clients.
The presentation will describe how the principles of asset management were used to balance risk, cost and benefit to address the constraints of the old site and the establishment of a world’s best practice rail equipment overhaul and refurbishment facility.
Biography
Rod Fuller is currently a Business Improvement Manager with UGL. His 40 year career includes extensive periods engaged with rolling stock engineering, contract management and commercial roles. In 2010 he ran the UGL Rail operations in Hong Kong, a business that provides rolling stock maintenance, build and refurbishment services to MTR. Rod holds a Bachelor of Engineering from the University of Melbourne and is a Member of the Institution of Engineers Australia and a Chartered Professional Engineer.
Where, When & Registration
Date: Thursday 10th July 2014
Time: 5.30pm for a 6pm start – 7.30pm
Where: Engineers Australia, Rooms A&B, Engineers Australia, 21 Bedford Street, North Melbourne, VIC
Cost: Free of Charge
Registration: Desirable – Click here to register