Maintenance and Asset Care Department Organization for Manufacturing Industries

Course Number: I-1005
Credit: 1 PDH
Subject Matter Expert: Michael Jacob Lunday, P.E.
Price: $29.95
Already a member? Login.   Not a member yet? Choose a plan:

MORE INFO / BECOME A MEMBER
1 reviews   1 reviews   
Overview

In Maintenance and Asset Care Department Organization for Manufacturing Industries, you'll learn ...

  • The mission and objectives and the critical role of a well-functioning of a Maintenance/Asset Care Organization
  • Essential Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) used to measure the effectiveness of Maintenance Organizations
  • Common organizational structures for Maintenance/Asset Care teams, analyzing why certain structures contribute to technical success and operational efficiency.
  • Best practices in Maintenance/Asset Care—including Total Productive Maintenance (TPM), with a focus on their practical applications.

Overview

PDHengineer Course Preview

Preview a portion of this course before purchasing it.

Credit: 1 PDH

Length: 15 pages

The course will begin with an overview of the mission and objectives of a Maintenance/Asset Care Organization. This section will emphasize the critical role of a well-functioning maintenance organization by showcasing historical catastrophic failures and their associated human and economic impacts.

Next, the course will provide an in-depth look at the Skilled Trades professionals within a Maintenance Organization. It will cover key roles such as Maintenance Mechanics, PLC Technicians, Electromechanical Technicians, Facilities Technicians, Reliability Engineers, MRO Purchasers, and Stockroom Attendants, detailing their required skillsets and typical training backgrounds.

A discussion on essential Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) used to measure the effectiveness of Maintenance Organizations will follow.

The course will then explore common organizational structures for Maintenance/Asset Care teams, analyzing why certain structures contribute to technical success and operational efficiency.

Subsequently, best practices in Maintenance/Asset Care—including Total Productive Maintenance (TPM)—will be examined in detail, with a focus on their practical applications.

Finally, the course will conclude with a summary of key takeaways, reinforcing the importance of a high-functioning maintenance organization and how strategic investment in this critical technical function drives long-term success in manufacturing.

Learning Objectives

Upon completion of this course, participants will be able to:

  • Explain the mission and importance of maintenance and asset care departments in manufacturing and distribution environments, including their effects on operational performance and profitability.
  • Distinguish between traditional maintenance and holistic asset care approaches and explain the transition toward proactive maintenance strategies.
  • Identify the roles and responsibilities of key maintenance and asset care personnel, including managers, supervisors, technicians, and planners.
  • Explain the value of preventive and predictive maintenance in minimizing unplanned downtime and improving equipment reliability.
  • Interpret an example organizational chart for a maintenance and asset care team and explain how the roles interact within the structure.
  • Analyze how historical failures, such as the Imperial Sugar explosion, illustrate the importance of effective maintenance practices.
  • Describe common qualifications, training pathways, and best practices for technical roles, including PLC technicians, utilities technicians, and MRO stockroom associates.

Certificate of Completion

You will be able to immediately print a certificate of completion after passing a multiple-choice quiz consisting of 10 questions. PDH credits are not awarded until the course is completed and quiz is passed.

Board Acceptance
This course is applicable to professional engineers in:
Alabama (P.E.) Alaska (P.E.) Arkansas (P.E.)
Delaware (P.E.) District of Columbia (P.E.) Florida (P.E. Area of Practice)
Georgia (P.E.) Idaho (P.E.) Illinois (P.E.)
Illinois (S.E.) Indiana (P.E.) Iowa (P.E.)
Kansas (P.E.) Kentucky (P.E.) Louisiana (P.E.)
Maine (P.E.) Maryland (P.E.) Michigan (P.E.)
Minnesota (P.E.) Mississippi (P.E.) Missouri (P.E.)
Montana (P.E.) Nebraska (P.E.) Nevada (P.E.)
New Hampshire (P.E.) New Jersey (P.E.) New Mexico (P.E.)
New York (P.E.) North Carolina (P.E.) North Dakota (P.E.)
Ohio (P.E. Self-Paced) Oklahoma (P.E.) Oregon (P.E.)
Pennsylvania (P.E.) South Carolina (P.E.) South Dakota (P.E.)
Tennessee (P.E.) Texas (P.E.) Utah (P.E.)
Vermont (P.E.) Virginia (P.E.) West Virginia (P.E.)
Wisconsin (P.E.) Wyoming (P.E.)
Reviews (1)
More Details

PDHengineer Course Preview

Preview a portion of this course before purchasing it.

Credit: 1 PDH

Length: 15 pages

Already a member? Login.   Not a member yet? Choose a plan:

MORE INFO / BECOME A MEMBER
Terms of Use: By using our website, you consent to our Terms of Use and use of cookies in accordance with our Privacy Policy. Accept