Abstract:
This study investigated the implementation of Condition-Based Maintenance (CBM) and its
impact on maintenance management at Perseus Mines, Edikan, Ghana. The research
objectives encompassed understanding CBM comprehension among employees, evaluating
its influence on maintenance management, and identifying the challenges encountered
during its implementation. A quantitative approach was employed, utilizing research
questionnaire to gather data from 60 respondents. The findings revealed that employees at
Perseus Mines exhibited a strong understanding of CBM concepts, emphasizing its pivotal
role in maintenance strategy. They perceived CBM as a powerful tool capable of improving
equipment reliability and reducing maintenance costs. However, challenges such as limited
data quality, resistance to change, and resource constraints hindered its full realization.
Further, a significant positive relationship between CBM adoption and maintenance
management. The effective implementation of CBM correlated with reduced downtime and
enhanced equipment reliability. Additionally, organizational culture, resource availability,
and employee training emerged as influential factors in this context. Recommendations
were presented to address the identified challenges, including comprehensive training
programs, data quality control measures, fostering a culture of innovation and change,
allocating resources for CBM, and enhancing communication and collaboration. These
findings held implications for policymakers and the mining industry, emphasizing the need
for support, training, innovation, and resource allocation to optimize CBM adoption.
