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Solution
Increase asset reliability and maximize rig uptime
A data-driven RCM approach that reduces breakdowns, improves uptime and cuts NPT without inflating maintenance costs or inventory.
Download the whitepaperMany fleets struggle with unplanned downtime, overloaded maintenance teams and time-based PMs that add cost without improving reliability. A disciplined RCM approach addresses these issues by ranking assets by criticality, streamlining preventive maintenance, focusing FMEA on top systems and aligning spares to actual risk and lead time.
Where this solution delivers best
Fleets seeking higher utilisation and reduced unplanned downtime
Rigs with heavy reliance on time-based PMs and emergency callouts
Assets lacking a unified criticality model or standardised PM structure
Operations needing better spares availability without excess inventory
How the solution works
A clean, tagged asset register is established and ranked by consequence of failure, detectability and redundancy. This ensures that effort is prioritised toward systems where the highest value and reliability impact can be protected.
1. Build the asset register and criticality model
A structured scoring method is applied to create a criticality-ranked asset list, ensuring that resources focus on the systems that impact safety, uptime and NPT.
2. Conduct targeted FMEA workshops
For top-ranked systems such as drilling equipment, hoisting, power generation and well control, failure modes are analysed to identify early signals and preventive tasks that interrupt failure chains.
3. Optimise preventive maintenance
Time-based PMs are converted to condition-based where feasible, and tasks are consolidated so downtime windows become shorter but more effective. Low-value tasks are removed to reduce maintenance burden.
4. Align spares and logistics with risk
Spares min/max levels are set using risk and lead-time profiles. Procurement is aligned to the revised PM cadence so critical parts are available when needed without building unnecessary inventory.
5. Execute, measure and improve
A simple RCM loop tracks failures, MTBF, PM compliance and emergency work orders. Results are reviewed quarterly to refine PMs, spares strategy and training.
A disciplined RCM governance cycle aligns maintenance teams, OEM inputs and spares planning so reliability decisions stay consistent across the fleet.
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What our partners gain
Performance improves through higher utilisation, longer MTBF and fewer emergency interventions across critical systems.
Higher utilisation and fewer breakdowns. Condition-based checks and targeted PMs reduce unexpected failures and extend operating time between outages.
Lower maintenance burden. Streamlined PMs remove low-value tasks and focus effort where it prevents failure.
Better first-time-fix rates. A spares strategy aligned to risk and lead time ensures critical parts are available when needed.
Predictable schedules and lower NPT. A refined PM programme and quarterly feedback loop support consistent outcomes across rigs and assets.
Frequently asked
Is RCM a big software project?
No. It starts with a clear asset list, a transparent scoring model and focused workshops. Tools support the process but do not lead it.
Will RCM increase the number of PMs?
No. The goal is fewer, better PMs that prevent failures rather than adding more time-based tasks.
Severe losses?
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