By Dr. Olaniyi Opanuga, PhD, FNIPM, FSCMOMP

Department of Maintenance Operations Management, NIPM Nigeria.

Overview

There are two parts under this heading – maintenance supervisory skills and the technicians’ skills. This write-up emphasizes the concept and importance of maintenance technicians in ensuring the smooth operation of equipment, machinery and systems. It highlights the need for maintenance technicians to possess the necessary skills, knowledge, and certifications to excel in their roles.

Key Points

1. Role and Responsibilities: Maintenance technicians are responsible for performing routine maintenance tasks, troubleshooting equipment issues, and repairing or replacing faulty components.
2. Skills Required: Maintenance technicians require technical skills, problem-solving abilities, communication skills, and adaptability.
3. Types of Maintenance: The write-up discusses four types of maintenance: corrective, preventive, predictive, and proactive.

CERTIFIED MAINTENANCE OPERATIONS MANAGEMENT PROFESSIONALS (CMOMP)

CMOMP Certification:

The Certified Maintenance Operations Management Professional (CMOMP) certification is a prestigious credential that recognizes individuals who have demonstrated expertise in maintenance operations management.

SOCIETY OF CERTIFIED MAINTENANCE OPERATIONS MANAGEMENT PROFESSIONALS (SCMOMP)

SCMOMP Membership: Membership in the Society for Certified Maintenance Operations Management Professionals (SCMOMP) provides networking opportunities, professional development resources, and industry updates.

Recommendations

√ Maintenance managers, technologists, supervisors and technicians should pursue ongoing education and training.

√ Organizations should invest in maintenance training and development programs.

√ Maintenance managers, technologists, supervisors and technicians should consider obtaining the NIPM CMOMP certification.

√ Organizations should encourage their maintenance managers, technologists, supervisors and technicians to join the Society for Certified Maintenance Operations Management Professionals (SCMOMP).

Conclusion

The write-up emphasizes the importance of maintenance technicians in ensuring the smooth operation of equipment, machinery, and systems. It highlights the need for maintenance technicians to possess the necessary skills, knowledge, and certifications to excel in their roles.

 

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