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
