Audits.

Site audits, to ensure reliability, safety and efficiency

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Our Mission

Sumit mission is to provide qualified personnel to our customers on a
project-by-project, temporary, or long-term basis in a rapid,
professional, and ethical manner one would expect from an industry
leader. It is this philosophy and commitment to excellence that have
well-served Sumit, our employers, and our employees for over 60 years.
When you select Strom as your solution, you partner with a proven
industry leader.

Our Values

At Sumit, we believe experience, dedication, and integrity have no equal. Our recruiting team and the people we work with demonstrate these values in their day-to-day operations. We pride ourselves in having the necessary experience to complete any job successfully, we
dedicate ourselves to our professions, and we show integrity by being strong workers, staying honest, and keeping true to ourselves.

The Sumit Engineering Difference

Sumit has an extensive database of employees and strategic partners to provide full-service labour support. We manage the recruitment, qualification, travel transportation of all employees for every project. Sumit works with its clients to ensure all work is performed safely and to specification.

We understand people. Sumit has established itself as a leader in temporary labor market by focusing on the people involved. We work hard to understand the needs of our clients and our employees in order to provide quality, consistent service.

We are experienced. With over 80 years of experience in labor staffing and over 30 years providing strike staffing solutions for well-known companies, it’s easy to see why businesses choose Sumit as their premier staffing company and crisis solution.

Audits

Conducting a mine maintenance audit is essential for ensuring equipment reliability, safety, and operational efficiency. Here’s a structured approach to conducting a mine maintenance audit:

1. Preparation Phase

Define Objectives: Clearly outline what you aim to achieve with the audit (e.g., compliance, efficiency, safety).
Form an Audit Team: Assemble a team with diverse expertise (e.g., engineering, maintenance, safety, and operations).
Gather Documentation: Collect relevant documents such as maintenance logs, equipment manuals, inspection reports, safety records, and previous audit reports.

2. Scope and Criteria Definition

Determine the Scope: Decide which areas of the mine, specific equipment, or systems will be included in the audit.
Establish Audit Criteria: Define the standards against which the maintenance practices will be assessed (e.g., industry standards, regulatory compliance, best practices).

3. Field Inspection

Conduct Visual Inspections: Visit the site to visually inspect the working conditions, equipment condition, and maintenance practices.
Evaluate Equipment Performance: Review key performance indicators (KPIs) related to equipment reliability and downtime.
Interact with Personnel: Interview operators and maintenance staff to gather insights about maintenance practices, challenges, and areas for improvement.

4. Data Collection and Analysis

Review Maintenance Records: Analyze maintenance logs for frequency, types of maintenance performed (preventive, predictive, corrective), and equipment failures.
Assess Compliance: Check if the maintenance practices adhere to safety regulations and industry standards.
Identify Patterns: Look for recurring issues or trends in equipment failures that may indicate underlying problems.

5. Evaluation of Maintenance Processes

Assess Maintenance Strategy: Evaluate whether the current maintenance strategy (scheduled, reactive, predictive) is effective and efficient.
CMMS evaluation of business process and RACI matrix
Check Inventory Management: Assess spare parts inventory management and stocking practices.
Evaluate Training Programs: Review training initiatives for maintenance staff regarding equipment handling and safety protocols.

6. Report Findings

Document Observations: Take detailed notes of findings, including strengths and weaknesses in the maintenance practices.
Prepare an Audit Report: Compile the data and observations into a comprehensive report that outlines findings, supports evidence, and recommendations for improvements.

7. Follow-up and Action Plan

Develop an Action Plan: Prioritize issues and create an action plan to address the identified weaknesses. Include timelines and responsible parties for each action item.
Schedule Review Meetings: Plan follow-up meetings to discuss the audit findings and track the implementation of the recommended actions.

8. Continuous Improvement

Establish a Feedback Loop: Encourage continuous feedback on the maintenance processes to foster an environment of improvement.
Follow-up Audits: Schedule regular audits to ensure ongoing compliance and to measure the effectiveness of implemented changes.

We conduct a thorough mine maintenance audit that identifies areas for improvement and enhances the overall operational efficiency and safety of the mining operation.

With over 100 years of experience, our maintenance professionals can add value to your maintenance operation.