Background

Companies that master instrument lifecycle data management and implement improvement actions based on consistent data analysis practices have the opportunity to add millions of dollars to their annual operating income while at the same time improving operational safety. Consistent practices in data management and analysis are also an expectation of OSHA PSM.

Industry Performance vs. Expectations

During the 4th quarter of 2010, SIS-TECH Solutions initiated an end-user survey to gauge actual performance against world class performance metrics published in the Materials Technology Institute (MTI) Instrument Reliability Manual. The results of the survey indicate some significant gaps and cause for concern in regard to actual performance versus what is considered world class performance.

Closing the Gaps Necessary To Achieve Sustainability

This presentation details efforts underway, across industry, to find commonality and build sustainability in 2011. Included are establishment of an industry instrument mechanical integrity and reliability leadership network, continuing workshops focused on improving work process interactions and means to identify and address gaps/leading indicators in operating companies.

About the Presenter

Patrick Skweres has 32 years of process industry experience including, design engineering, maintenance, Instrumented Protective System design/mechanical integrity, overall data management and reliability improvement. Patrick is a long time member of ISA, the Texas A&M Instrument Symposium, Materials Technology Institute Reliability Manual Contributor, SPI Users Group and a registered P.E. in Texas.