ENGINEERING PLANNED MAINTENANCE WAS THE ORIGINAL INSPIRATION FOR EPM SOLUTIONS AND REMAINS SO TO THIS DAY.

The Official newsletter of EPM Solutions | Winter 2012/13

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IN THIS ISSUE:

Renfrewshire Council Recruit Program

A guide to ageing plant

Strategic Asset Management Consultancy

Diary of events

Staff profile - Emma Smith

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TIMELINE OF EVENTS 2002 2003

Started trading | Open in Paisley | First order (BUE North Sea) | First member of staff

Win Rolls Royce contract | BP Pilot study at Inverness | Join Chamber of Commerce | Expand engineering team2002-2012

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yEarS OF EPM

Following an asset management software training course in 2002 Gary Kerr decided he wanted to

go it alone with a new business focusing on asset management consultancy. In addition, he was keen to establish a business where project completion meant

as-built drawings were always part of the job process and not an afterthought. There have been many fascinating twists and turns along the way, but the last 10 years have been highly rewarding for everyone involved with EPM Solutions. Although we have been closely aligned with software implementation, EPM has always been an engineering company

first and foremost. By being engineering minded we have been able to give customers a unique perspective to their asset maintenance and software implementation tasks. From day one we have been fortunate in attracting big name clients in the drinks and oil industry.

Our experience now stretches across many sectors across the UK and the wider world with a special emphasis on industrial and hazardous industries. It’s been a great 10 years and we would like to thank our customers and the staff who have made it all possible.Click here to read Gary’s full blog

looking back at EPM’s first 10 years.

Celebrating

EPM HAS ALWAYS BEEN AN ENGINEERING COMPANY FIRST AND FOREMOST.

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[COMAH GUIDANCE]

AGEING PLANT DOES NOT NECESSARILY RELATE TO CHRONOLOGICAL AGE. THERE ARE MANY ExAMPLES OF vERY OLD PLANT REMAINING FULLY FIT FOR PURPOSE, AND OF RECENT PLANT SHOWING EvIDENCE OF EARLY AGEING.

Complete Rolls Royce relocation project | Win ROCCO award | EPM into Europe | Oil depot redevelopment projects | Develop strategic marketing plan | focus, focus, focus...

Relocate to bigger offices | Win UK contract for BP | Develop ATEx compliance methodology | New customers (industrial & hazardous environment)

Move office to Abbey Mill (bigger again) | Win 2nd ROCCO Award | New corporate ID | Exhibit at MAINTEC for first time | ISO9000 Certification | Expand (IT, team and customers)

a GUIdE TO aGEING PLaNT

rENFrEWShIrE COUNCIL rECrUIT PrOGraM

EPM Solutions recently became a partner in ‘Invest in Renfrewshire’. Inspired by the BBC’s The Apprentice, Renfrewshire Council has devised

its own programme for budding businessmen and women: The Recruit. EPM welcomed a group of these recruits to William Street where they were given a challenge and a tour of the offices. As a result some candidates have progressed in the program and successfully gained employment.

When you think of ageing plant you would be forgiven for thinking of equipment that

is either old or getting old. However, ageing is not about how old your equipment is; it is about its condition, and how that is changing over time. Ageing is the effect whereby a component suffers some form of material deterioration and damage (usually, but not necessarily, associated with time in service) with an increasing likelihood of failure over the lifetime. At EPM we work with a number of clients who operate in hazardous environments to help ensure they remain safe and compliant with COMAH regulations. This is achieved by recording all of your assets and developing and

implementing a maintenance and inspection program that is appropriate for the plants age and expected rate of deterioration. Ageing equipment is equipment for which there is evidence

or likelihood of significant deterioration and damage taking place since new, or for which there is insufficient information and knowledge available to know the extent to which this

possibility exists. The significance of deterioration and damage relates to the potential effect on the

ALL TYPES OF EQUIPMENT CAN BE SUSCEPTIBLE TO AGEING MECHANISMS

equipment’s functionality, availability, reliability and safety. Just because an item of equipment is old does not necessarily mean that it is significantly deteriorating and damaged. All types of equipment can be susceptible to ageing mechanisms. The issue is about how long plant has been used – ‘long service’ plant will be found everywhere and in all industries. The key issue is the evidence from inspections, planned and reactive maintenance, plant failures, loss of containment incidents, etc that may indicate that your plant condition and performance is, or could be, prone to deterioration due to ageing. For assistance or advice contact EPM today on 0141 848 6609.

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Events diary

At EPM our asset management consultancy work is often delivered

at a strategic level within the organisation. For instance we recently completed a business structure review for a prominent UK infrastructure site. This

required us to look at all areas of the operation with particular emphasis towards identifying any gaps and improvements that may be made to the asset management activities within the business.

The review took the form of a series of meetings with board members, individuals and groups to discuss asset management activities and related business structures. We had to get inside the business and understanding its inner workings - how each department interacted, individual job functions and the

management structure. We also considered customer and supplier relationships, processes and delivery. Thought was given to the company’s current use of assets and how they should be managed and maintained in the future. This was a three-month project

that culminated in a board level presentation and a detailed action plan.

The actions covered business structure, asset management responsibilities, infrastructure & technical support, project process, capital & revenue planning, culture, documentation, asset plans and resources.

If you believe your business might benefit from senior level asset planning then please call 0141 848 6609 to arrange a FREE one-to-one consultation with Gary Kerr.

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For more information on any event contact EPM Solutions on 0141 848 6609

ATEx mechanical risk assessment journey with Ciba in Paisley | Became a member of The Institute of Asset Management (IAM)

Announce strategic alliance partnerships | Expand projects team | Exhibit at MAINTEC | Gary Kerr appointed Director of Renfrewshire Chamber of Commerce.

Purchased and relocated to Head Office in William Street, Paisley | New customers in UK & Overseas Airport Integrity Management Projects

STraTEGIC aSSET MaNaGEMENT CONSULTaNCy

14 NOVEMBER 2012SOFTSOLS AGILITY ROADSHOWBirmingham, The National Motorcycle Museum

21 NOVEMBER 2012SHIRE ROADSHOWWarwick, Holiday Inn Express

27 NOVEMBER 2012IAM ANNUAL LECTURE & DINNERThe QEII Conference Centre, London

27-28 NOVEMBER 2012THE ASSET MANAGEMENTCONFERENCEThe QEII Conference Centre, London

5 FEBRUARY 2013MANAGING RISK. IS COMPETENCE IN SAFETY AND RELIABILITY A MIRAGE?Institution of Mechanical Engineers

5-7 MARCH 2013MAINTEC INCORPORATING HAZEXNEC, Birmingham

MARCH 2013SHIRE ROADSHOWVarious locations across the UK

MARCH 2013SOFTSOLS AGILITY ROADSHOWSVarious locations across the UK

NOV 2012 - MAR 2013

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WE HAD TO GET INSIDE THE BUSINESS AND UNDERSTAND ITS INNER WORKINGS.

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Inspection strategies in South Atlantic and Cyprus for MOD

We are delighted to confirm that Kevin McGinnigle has been promoted to the position of Operations Director with responsibilities of delivery and coordination of projects and resource.

ISO 14001, 18000 framework & policies in place | PAS 55 Audit Services | Gary runs the Royal Parks Half Marathon raising £25K for Parkinson’s UK

©2012 EPM Solutions Ltd. EPM Solutions endeavours to ensure that the information in assetlife is up to date and accurate. However, where concerned you are advised to consult with the appropriate bodies for further details.

IN THIS EDITION OF ASSET LIFE WE FOCUS ON EMMA SMITH - OUR LATEST ADDITION TO THE EPM TEAM

[EMMA SMITH]

Staff Spotlight

PLACE OF BIRTHDumbarton

POSITION HELD AT WORKTechnical Support

INTERESTSDesign, travelling, fitness, people

FAVOURITE FOODPatatas Bravas (muchos Bravas)

FAVOURITE MUSIC AND ARTISTI like most music, but NOT Cliff Richard

FAVOURITE TV PROGRAMMEHappy Endings

FAVOURITE MOVIE How to Get Ahead in Advertising

FAVOURITE WAY TO RELAx Lights off, candles, fresh bedding, relaxing music

IF YOU WERE NOT AT EPM, WHAT WOULD YOU LIKE TO BE DOING?I’d be studying

WHAT TECHNOLOGY COULD YOU NOT LIVE WITHOUT?Wheels

IF YOU COULD TRADE PLACES WITH ANYONE FOR A DAY, WHO WOULD IT BE AND WHY?Richard Branson, to see how the other half live

ONE THING THAT NOBODY KNOWS ABOUT YOU I am able to drink liquids faster than anyone I know and in a manner unbecoming of a lady!

WHAT DO YOU CONSIDER YOUR GREATEST ACHIEVEMENT TO DATE?My son

WHAT WOULD YOU DO IF YOU WON THE LOTTERY Move to Paris

IF YOU COULD CHANGE ONE THING IN THE WORLD WHAT WOULD IT BE?Fertility would be proportionate to intelligence

WHAT DO YOU ENjOY MOST ABOUT WORKING AT EPMMy colleagues

TraINING aNd COMPETENCE OF EPM STaFF

Iain McCulloch recently attended a five day COMPEx course providing competence based

training and assessment for electrical instrumentation technicians working in hazardous areas in offshore and onshore industrial environments.

Joe Lining & Colin Malcolm have been assessed in accordance with OFTEC for domestic and non-domestic oil storage and supply.

Kevin McGinnigle recently completed an IAM endorsed three day training course covering

the principles of asset management. The course was completed over six modules which included asset management strategies & plans, risk and performance.

Ian Hick is now competent in Ex002, Hazardous Area Classification to IEx, IP15, IEC 60079-10-1 and IEC 61241-10.

THIS HAS CERTAINLY BEEN A BUSY YEAR OF LEARNING FOR THE EPM TEAM

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