Diesel Generators, Maintenance Management and Telematics Fundamentals

This course supports the following student outcomes: 

1. The first objective of the course is to understand modern maintenance concepts applied to mechanical and power generation systems and how to manage them (field component of Enterprise Asset Management Systems). MMA plans to use the diesel generator as its foundation/backbone for the course.
2. The second objective of the course is to provide an introductory technician course on diesel-generators and gas-engines-generators. The benefit is that this type of equipment includes mechanical and electrical functions that will help the student understand maintenance and maintenance methodologies, which are applicable in many industrial equipment and settings.
3. Emphasis will be put on the electrical side (power generation, stand-by power, switch panels, Telematics, Remote Monitoring, and power electronics).
4. Once this first part is completed, the student will have a fundamental understanding of the field component of Enterprise Asset Management systems,

Course Objectives: At the completion of this course, students will be able to:

1. Describe the safety hazards present in the shop and in the field, and review workplace communications and teamwork.
2. Have a working knowledge of diesel engine construction and associated systems.
3. Have an overview of maintenance with an introduction to maintenance and reliability, preventative and condition-based maintenance, along diesel engine maintenance and troubleshooting fundamentals.
4. Understand power train fundamentals and how engine power is converted to torque to drive heavy equipment. Describe hydraulic fundamentals, and hydraulic circuits and components.
5. Describe the fundamentals of diesel power generation, electrical systems, power distribution, automatic transfer switches, UPS systems, power storage, standby power, and generator performance.
6. Understand and describe engine control systems. Mechanical Controls, Electronic Controls, and ECMs, I/O, Emergency Systems, Modes, and Overrides. Switches, sensors, gauges.
7. Describe field EAM elements: the hardware required for telematics and describe how it is utilized. Be aware of the various uses of telematics and the data it provides. Be familiar with the case studies demonstrating the value of telematics and remote monitoring. Be aware of new technologies such as Virtual and Augmented reality.
8. Demonstrate assigned skill practices and complete assessments at industrial facilities and at CPMD.

Managing Assets with Today’s Intelligent and Connected Technologies

This course supports the following student outcomes:

Course 1 of the Enterprise Asset Management (EAM) course laid the essential groundwork by covering key mechanical and electrical concepts, maintenance methodologies, and the importance of telematics and remote monitoring applications.

In Course 2, students will apply Course 1 foundational knowledge to understand the EAM environments more deeply, exploring current cutting-edge technologies and best practices to prepare them for industry demands.

Industry-Relevant Curriculum:

Developed in collaboration with Strategic Maintenance Solutions (SMS), a global leader in IoT solutions and Enterprise Asset Management systems, this course reflects the real-world tools and technologies adopted by thousands of large companies across multiple industries.

Hands-On Experience with Leading Platforms

Participants will gain practical experience using Computerized Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS) and the IBM Maximo EAM platform on real-world applications, providing them with valuable skills applicable to the industry.

Soft Skills Development

In addition to technical skills, the course also emphasizes developing soft skills, helping participants collaborate effectively with co-workers, solve problems, and contribute to their company’s goals. This part of the training is an adaptation from the STCW Engine Room Resources Management (ERM) program, traditionally taught to engineering officers by CPMD.

Course Objectives: At the completion of this course, participants will be able to:

1. Gain a more advanced understanding of predictive/prescriptive engineering and analytics and its uses in maintenance planning and optimization.
2. Understand the principles of Reliability-Centered Maintenance (RCM), Asset Performance Management (APM), and Application Lifecycle Management (ALM) and their benefits on equipment performance, workforce impact, and overall organization objectives.
3. Identify potential maintenance issues, understand how to predict failures, and be able to apply these maintenance concepts to their workplace.
4. Understand how sensors and tools can be used in preventive and condition-based maintenance processes.
5. Have a working knowledge of sensor technologies and their role in maintenance and will be able to apply this knowledge in their day-to-day work.
6. Acquire fundamental knowledge of PLC’s (Programmable Logic Controllers),
7. Understand the roles of IoT (Internet of Things), digital twin technologies, and machine learning in maintenance.
8. Grasp the fundamentals of equipment remote access monitoring and its significance in proactive maintenance.
9. Explore different communication protocols and their impact on IIoT (Industrial Internet of Things) solutions.
10. Familiarize with tools for remote access monitoring and understand their application in diverse industrial environments.
11. Understand security challenges in IIoT and how to ensure secure and reliable data transmission.
12. Develop the ability to analyze IIoT-collected data and take proactive maintenance measures.
13. Acquire a strong understanding of CMMS/EAM system fundamentals and the benefits of EAM systems in organizations.
14. Understand key concepts/processes involved in these systems and their present and future state. Participants will also learn about best practices for CMMS/EAM implementation, including data management/analysis, key performance indicators (KPIs).
15. Gain a strong understanding of work management principles, planning, scheduling, and work orders as part of Asset Performance Management (APM).
16. Gain practical experience with both CMMS and Maximo systems with hands-on activities.
17. Understand the importance of soft skills in the work environment and be able to use the information/tools provided.

Online learning materials will consist of prepared PowerPoints, related training videos, industry case studies, Caterpillar E-Learning videos and apprentice training, and other training material and related subject matter references.

Learning equipment: Students will be able to practice on a fully functioning diesel-generator and electrical panel installed at CPMD.

Materials: Working laptop with a reliable internet connection.

Attendance: This will be a hybrid class with both online material and in-person training at our Bucksport training facility, and at the workplace.

Online Content and schedule:  All materials needed for the course will be posted on Canvas. It is anticipated that the online portion of the course will take 70 hours to complete in 7 weeks.

Grading: Exams will be completed after each week. Successful completion of each weekly module is required to continue to the following week.

Exams: “Exams” will be completed on Canvas, MMA’s online learning platform.

Course Cost: $2,500 (each)