Abstract
M.Ing. (Mechanical Engineering)
Considering the high cost of maintenance, effective maintenance management have the
potential to contribute to the profit of a petrochemical business. The complexity of
the maintenance domain in the petrochemical business demands the use of information
systems for the management of maintenance.
The availability of correct, easily interpretable information about maintenance can
therefore contribute to the profit of a petrochemical business. Management decisions
are based on available information. The quality (accuracy and timeliness) of the
information create more room for creative decisions in the maintenance department.
A computerized information management system is a tool employed in the optimization
of maintenance cost and a requirement for world class maintenance. This system
depends on information of a high quality. It should be kept in mind that this systems is
an aid to maintenance management and would never be able to replace the maintenance
manager.
The role played by high quality information in the success of a computerized
maintenance management system point towards the importance of the personnel that
maintain the system and those that provide input to the system. These personnel need
to be highlytrained and should have the most recent technology available.
Continuing development of the computerized maintenance management system within
a company is necessary for the system to succeed.