Investigating Strategic Maintenance Management Practices: Evidence from Prestea Underground Mine

Abstract

This study investigates strategic maintenance management practices at Prestea Underground Miney. The study aims to assess current maintenance procedures, identify their challenges, and investigate strategic maintenance management practices. A quantitative technique was used, and a structured questionnaire was used to gather data from 162 employees. The study results showed that preventative measures, performance monitoring, and regular inspections are among the maintenance methods that significantly increase production efficiency. The analysis within the constructs demonstrated strong internal consistency, and dependability was indicated by Cronbach's Alpha coefficients ranging from 0.82 to 0.88. A strong favourable correlation between production outputs and strategic maintenance management was further validated by correlation analysis. The study concludes that optimizing production performance in mining operations requires appropriate maintenance management. To reduce equipment downtime, management is advised to prioritize preventative maintenance, improve training initiatives, and invest in cutting-edge maintenance solutions. Future studies should examine how digital technologies may be integrated into maintenance procedures and evaluate how this will affect output in the long run. This research advances our knowledge of using strategic maintenance management to increase operational effectiveness in the mining industry.