Performance Analysis of Condition- Based Maintenance for Effective Maintenance Management: The Case of Perseus Mines, Edikan, Ghana

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.