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Ageing Equipment & Bad Actors

Preserve and maintain ageing equipment through skilled usage and training

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Overview

When ageing equipment bad actors are not recognized and managed, fleet performance suffers immediately. Like a cut-off grade for the ore body, ageing (or poorly maintained) equipment reaches a point where it is no longer profitable to operate.

In addition to the individual piece of equipment, these bad-actor units reduce fleet performance to the lowest common denominator by slowing down the mining cycle. Older equipment often lacks the latest technology integrations, and replacement parts become less available or cost prohibitive.

As equipment ages, the necessary training for operators must be available to understand the nuances of operating such equipment. Implementing predictive maintenance programs that utilize data analytics and sensors can also help to identify potential equipment failures before they occur, reducing repair costs when equipment ceases to function as well as enhancing safety for workers.

Key Client Challenges

How can we extend the lifespan of our ageing equipment without compromising safety and efficiency?

What are the key indicators of equipment deterioration or potential failures, and how can we monitor them effectively to identify cutoff points when equipment ceases to be economically viable?

What training and skill development programs can we offer our workforce to ensure safe and responsible equipment operation and maintenance?

How YCP Unison Can Help

With ageing equipment, promoting a strong safety culture within the organization, including safety protocols, reporting mechanisms, and incentives for responsible behavior can help to mitigate risks associated. Additionally, by transitioning to newer equipment gradually and leveraging data analytics, predictive maintenance and artificial intelligence, operators can more effectively detect unusual patterns in equipment usage, staving off accidents and irresponsible equipment usage.

Our experts at YCP Unison can assist your team with developing the processes, systems and KPIs needed to reinforce this safety culture in a sustainable way. With new ways of working incentivized at every organizational level, your team is set up to better maintain equipment, with more accountability and responsibility.