Abstract

This paper provides a comprehensive analysis of Qatar Petroleum's maintenance system, focusing on its core objectives and the six integrated elements of Maintenance Best Practices spanning across upstream, midstream, and downstream production facilities. With an emphasis on the Centralized Maintenance Organization (CMO) concept, the study underscores its crucial role in achieving predefined outcomes. Our analysis centers on the primary goal of attaining best-in-class performance in Safety, Reliability, Integrity, and Cost. To achieve this, the maintenance system employs a cohesive set of processes and procedures, including workflow implementation, work selection via RBWS (Right Base Work Selection), meticulous planning and scheduling, and execution emphasizing quality and efficiency. Continuous improvement strategies, supported by Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), are instrumental in further enhancing system performance. Additionally, the maintenance system encompasses setting objectives, task prioritization, system stewardship, and overall performance enhancement. Through the integration of supporting elements such as equipment design, tools and procedures, information systems, and organizational structures, the system strives to achieve best-in-class safety, reliability, integrity, and cost performance (Tariq, 2020).