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Section C
Maintenance Job Prioritisation
Overview
Introduction The prioritisation of maintenance jobs is key to
the effective utilisation ofmaintenance resources
In thissection
This section is divided as follows:
Topic See Page
Prioritisation Tools 8-8
Prioritisation Grading 8-9
Prioritisation Example 8-10
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Prioritisation Tools
DecisionTable
You can adapt the table below to suit the requirements of your
organisation.
Priority Decision TableFactor Grading
Equipment Criticality A B C
Consequences Serious Moderate Minor
Type of J ob RM & S/H/E Repair Request
Requester Priority 2 3 4
Weighting 3 2 1
Note
Requester Priority 1 does not feature in the grading. J obs that
require
immediate response (emergencies) are, by default, priority "0"
and thereforeclassified as "Unplanned". The above factors and
grading only apply to"Planned" jobs routed to the planning
function.
GradingTable
This table is a useful tool to determine the priority of a
maintenance job usingthe above factors, grading and weights.
Planning Priority
Weight Priority
>9 1
8-9 2
5-7 3
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Prioritisation Example
ExampleScenario
You must create a job to satisfy the following Notification sent
to you by themaintenance supervisor. What planning priority would
you assign to this job?
NotificationArea Code Equipment Number Address Code
6001 6001-001 6001-001-002Descript ion Descript ion Descripti
on
Bleach Plant Screw Conveyor Drive Gearbox
Originator Name:John Corsica Sign: JCorsicaDate Recorded 12 June
1996 Time 12:00 Tel 3324Descript ion of observation, failure,
deficiency, defect, problem, request
The gearbox is leaking oil from the drive shaft.
I investigated the problem. The seal will have to be replaced at
the nextopportunity. Please getA new seal and also the retainer for
the seal.
FAILURE OBSERVATION
Arced Blown Inaccurate Stopped
Bent Contaminated Jammed Noisy
Blocked Corroded Leaking X VibrationBurnt Cracked Loose
Product
Damage
Missing Overheated Torn Tripped
ORIGINATOR PRIORITY
1 Immediate 3 Next Week X 4 Other Date2 In 48 hrs 4 Next Outage
Time
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Prioritisation Example, Continued
PracticalExample
The priority of the job that is created to satisfy the above
request is determinedas follows:
Factor Grading Weight
Equipment Criticality A 3
Consequences Moderate 2
Type of J ob Repair 2
Requester Priority 3 2
Total Weight 9
Planning Priority
Weight Priority
>9 1
8-9 25-7 3
