Course Description
Seminar Overview
Proper troubleshooting and maintenance of plant systems & equipment to reduce downtime and save money requires more than just replacing parts when they get broken. In fact, a “replace-part-when-broken” strategy for maintaining equipment is frequently the most expensive approach you can take. To be effective, maintenance technicians who fix equipment must know why a part needs to be changed out in the first place. In this instrumentation, process measurement and control seminar students will learn what, where and how to measure parameters for the proper monitoring and control of their equipment. When something breaks, they’ll now know why. With this understanding, they will be able to work much more efficiently on the industrial systems and processes for which they are responsible. A sound knowledge in instrumentation and control is certain to result in better-qualified technicians and less equipment failures.
Agenda
This two-day course is designed to meet the essential needs of every maintenance technician in every type of facility. It is the first course of its kind to cover the fundamentals of electrical, HVAC, and mechanical maintenance tasks in a single two-day seminar, along with the basic safety skills that every worker needs.
This is an ideal starter course for new hires as well as experienced technicians who made need a refresher, and an excellent base for the more in-depth training we offer in our electrical, HVAC, and mechanical categories. Combine it with our new Troubleshooting Essentials for a 4-day workshop that will put your facility on a path to better safety and productivity.
Day One - Discussion Topics
Basic Electrical Skills:
Electrical Safety in the workplace: 2018 NFPA 70E, OSHA
When and how to select Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
Lockout/tagout (LOTO)
Multimeter Selection and Safety
Electricity Fundamentals (Voltage, Current, and Resistance)
AC vs. DC and their Applications
Single Phase vs. Three Phase
Day Two - Discussion Topics
Basic Electrical Skills continued:
Transformers and Electrical Distribution
How to Select and Replace Switches and Receptacles
General Wiring Techniques
Checking and Replacing Fuses
When and Where should GFCI’s be Used
Replacing Light Fixtures/Ballast or Replace with LEDs
Electric Motor Basics and Troubleshooting
Fundamentals of Reading Electrical Schematics
Preventative Maintenance Best Practices
Basic Mechanical and HVAC Skills:
Mechanical Safety in the Workplace
Working with hand tools
Ladder Safety
Chemical Handling safety
Proper Lifting Techniques
HVAC System Fundamentals
Bearing Fundamentals, Types, Installation, and Applications
Lubrication
V-Belt Types, Alignment, and Proper Tensioning Procedures
Basics of Pumps, Blowers, and Fans
Fire Extinguisher Use and Inspection