Do you know the “value add” of each maintenance activity? Have you looked at ways to increase the value add of those activities?
To clarify that second question, consider this example. David was the plant’s only thermographer (Level II Certified). So, David was the guy who would perform thermographic imaging on the switchgear and distribution panels.
Removing covers was part of this job, which meant David and another electrician had to go through extensive safety preparation before doing the work. And while performing it, David was not protected by an equipment cover because it was removed. Even though thermography is non-contact, it can be very dangerous and time-consuming because of exposure to energized parts.
This plant did not have the budget to employ a full-time thermographer. David had other duties also. One way the value add of the thermography was lowered was by stretching the intervals to fit a limited resource (David).
Installing infrared windows on the switchgear greatly reduced the danger and the time required. Big value add increase there.