FIDIC Silver Book Operation & Maintenance Management | EPC Contract | Podcast Episode

Mastering Operations and Maintenance: Essential Employer Requirements for Engineering Projects

Are you navigating the complexities of large-scale infrastructure or energy projects? Understanding the Employer Requirements for Operations and Maintenance (O&M) is critical for ensuring long-term project success, minimizing life-cycle costs, and guaranteeing the design lifetime of the Works.

In this video, we dive deep into the technical specifications and philosophies that govern modern O&M standards, based on the E2.15 Employer Requirement document. We explore how contractors must design for maintainability, reliability, and availability (RAM) to reduce non-availability and operational risks.

What you will learn in this video:
• The O&M Philosophy: Why systems must be designed for both local and remote control via Process Automation Systems (PAS) and how to minimize the need for on-site personnel.
• Inspection & Maintenance Strategies: An overview of preventive maintenance schedules, including the importance of carrying out campaigns during the summer period (April–September) and limiting annual maintenance man-hours.
• Design for Safety and Accessibility: How to facilitate safe inspections by avoiding ladders where possible, using stairs, and ensuring all components are accessible without disassembling other parts.
• Spare Parts and Tool Management: The requirements for a two-year supply of spare parts, the implementation of an electronic tagging system (QR codes), and the necessity of climate-controlled storage facilities.
• Comprehensive Documentation: A look at the essential O&M manuals, technical datasheets, and the maintenance document database required to support third-party service providers.
• The Defect Notification Period (DNP): Understanding the workflow for identifying, notifying, and remedying defects after the Works have been taken over.
This guide is essential for Project Managers, Lead Engineers, and O&M Managers looking to align their project execution with international standards like IEC 60300-3-14 and ISO 6385.
Key Deliverables Discussed:
• Detailed O&M Plans and Material Handling Studies.
• Training programs for Employer personnel, including classroom and on-site workshops.
• Software evolution and licensing requirements for the complete design lifetime.
• Take-over preparation checklists to ensure the Works are "ready for operation".

Optimize your project’s lifecycle today by mastering these O&M requirements!

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Note: The information in this video is drawn directly from the "SB17 E2.15 Operations and Maintenance" specification sources. While these standards are common in the industry, always refer to your specific contract's Employer Requirements for project-specific details.