Course overview
This course provides a high-level overview of a Mechanical Integrity (MI) Program and focuses on the typical building blocks of knowledge, choices, and investment as a company proceeds through the continuum (or spectrum) of possible stages of a maturing program. The goal is not to define what your program should be, but rather to highlight the typical stages along the way and the benefits that may be possible with increased program development. The notion of a continuum is provided because an MI program is unlikely to be the same for every implementation. The investment cost of a program must be weighed against the benefits to an organization while understanding that institutional knowledge has to be in place for programs to mature.
The goal is not to present a complete program, but rather outline progress, not perfection. Typical major stages include: basic compliance, structured inspection, data-driven programs, risk-based thinking, all the way to highly integrated, proactive programs.
MI programs can often struggle not because of lack of desire or effort, but because of misalignment between:
- The data you have versus what you are missing
- Resources to create a program vs. resources to maintain the program
- Reactive behaviours versus proactive visions of the future state.
Who this course is for
- Plant engineers and integrity professionals
- API Inspectors (510, 570, 653)
- Reliability and Maintenance Professionals
- Operations and technical leaders responsible for asset integrity and safety
What you will learn
This session introduces the core elements of a modern MI program through the lens of the MI continuum:
- Lifecycle thinking and process safety elements
- The financial impact of reliability and MI programs – high level
- Introduction of the MI Continuum concept
- Resources available to you
- How to measure success of an MI program and maintain sustainability
Course delivery
This course is best delivered in-person to allow the participants to ask engaging questions and bring up real world examples of their own; however, virtual and custom delivery options are also possible. The entire course is typically 3-4 hours.
Instructors
Ryan Jones, P.Eng., MBA is a Principal Engineer and founder of Canatus Engineering Group. A proven leader with over 28 yearsof experience in the Oil/Gas/Chemical industry in the areas of risk management,equipment lifecycle, analytical assessments, failure analysis, and assetintegrity management. Ryan also brings awealth of experience leading high performing teams in a technical environmentto deliver both technical expertise and insight through various services andproducts. Combining that with Ryan’spassion for process planning, strategy, operations, and business development,he looks forward to helping clients solve a broad range of problems.
