Reliability, Maintenance & Asset Strategy Consulting for Industrial Operations
Improving asset performance, reducing downtime, and strengthening maintenance execution across mining, oil & gas, and processing facilities.
What We Deliver
Operational & Maintenance Excellence
• Improved PM/PdM program effectiveness
• Stronger maintenance planning & scheduling discipline
• Reduced reactive maintenance and unplanned downtime
• Better coordination between operations and maintenance teams
Reliability Engineering Support
• Failure analysis (RCA, FMEA, defect elimination)
• New project maintenance readiness
• Criticality assessments and asset prioritization
• Maintenance strategy optimization (RCM‑based)
• KPI development and performance dashboards
Asset Management & Strategy
• ISO 55001 alignment and readiness
• Long‑term asset lifecycle planning
• Capital project reliability integration
• Risk‑based decision making for critical assets
Operational Performance Improvement
• Work management process optimization
• Stronger operations maintenance collaboration
• CMMS data cleanup and optimization
• Maintenance analytics for better decision‑making
Principal Consultant
Vince Okojie
The Principal Consultant brings 28 years of hands‑on industrial experience as an Instrumentation & Controls Specialist Offering full‑spectrum maintenance and reliability management, and asset management across mining, oil & gas, and processing operations. His career spans frontline technical roles, supervisory leadership, and senior reliability positions supporting complex, high‑risk industrial environments. He has led multidisciplinary and diverse maintenance and reliability teams, strengthened PM/PdM programs, and supported major operational improvement initiatives focused on reducing downtime, improving equipment performance, and enhancing maintenance planning and scheduling discipline. His expertise includes Asset strategy development, condition monitoring, Failure Analysis (RCA, FMEA), and the development of RCM‑based maintenance strategies. With extensive experience in CMMS optimization, criticality assessments, defect elimination, and KPI development, he helps organizations build structured, data‑driven maintenance processes aligned with ISO 55001 asset management principles. His approach combines engineering rigor with practical field insight, ensuring that solutions are realistic, sustainable, and aligned with operational realities. The Principal Consultant supports clients seeking to elevate reliability culture, improve maintenance effectiveness, and implement asset management practices that drive safe, stable, and high‑performing operations.
About JC Reliability & Maintenance Consulting
Who We Are
JC Reliability & Maintenance Consulting is a specialized industrial consulting practice focused on strengthening maintenance, improving reliability, and building structured asset management systems. We support mining, oil & gas, and processing operations that need practical, proven solutions — not theory or generic frameworks.
Our work is grounded in asset management discipline, operational reality, and a deep understanding of how maintenance teams actually function day‑to‑day.
What We Do
We help organizations:
• Build and optimize PM/PdM programs
• Improve maintenance planning & scheduling discipline
• Develop asset strategies aligned with ISO 55001
• Strengthen condition monitoring and defect elimination
• Reduce downtime through structured reliability practices
• Implement CMMS improvements and criticality assessments
• Establish KPIs that drive meaningful performance
Our goal is simple: create reliable, safe, stable operations through strong maintenance
fundamentals and data‑driven decision making.
Our Approach
Reliability excellence is achieved through disciplined processes, practical execution, and alignment between people, systems, and business objectives.
Clear, repeatable processes
Strong maintenance fundamentals
Practical tools that teams actually use
Empowered people and aligned leadership
Data‑driven decisions supported by real field insight
Every engagement is designed to be realistic, sustainable, and tailored to your operation.
Why Clients Choose Us
Clients choose JC Reliability & Maintenance Consulting because of the combination of extensive industrial experience, practical field knowledge, and a results-focused approach.
- 28 years of industrial experience
- Instrumentation, controls, maintenance & reliability expertise
- Practical solutions that can be implemented immediately
- Proven maintenance and asset management leadership
- Industry best practices adapted to your site and culture
- Measurable improvements in reliability, cost, and performance
We deliver practical solutions that create lasting operational value
Our Mission
To help industrial organizations build reliable, safe, and efficient operations through disciplined maintenance practices, effective asset management, and a commitment to continuous improvement.
Reliability & Maintenance Consulting Services
Maintenance Strategy Development
Build structured, risk‑based maintenance strategies aligned with operational realities. Includes RCM, FMEA, PM optimization, and criticality‑based task development.
Reliability Engineering Support
Hands‑on reliability expertise for complex industrial environments. Includes failure analysis, defect elimination, condition monitoring setup, and reliability improvement initiatives.
Asset Management & ISO 55001 Alignment
Develop asset management processes that support safe, stable, high‑performing operations. Includes governance, lifecycle planning, and risk management.
CMMS Optimization & Work Management
Improve planning, scheduling, and execution discipline. Includes CMMS configuration, workflow design, backlog management, and KPI development.
PM/PdM Program Strengthening
Enhance preventive and predictive maintenance programs. Includes vibration, thermography, lubrication, inspections, and condition monitoring strategy development.
Operational Readiness & Maintenance Support
Prepare operations for safe, reliable performance. Includes maintenance readiness, documentation, spare parts strategy, and commissioning support.
Reliability, Maintenance, and Asset Performance Optimization for Industrial Operations
Helping mining, oil & gas, energy, and processing facilities strengthen maintenance execution, improve equipment reliability, optimize work management processes, and elevate asset performance through practical, results‑driven strategies.
Book a Consultation View Case StudiesWe Solve High‑Impact Reliability Challenges
We partner with mining, refining, and energy operators to diagnose chronic failures, optimize maintenance strategies, improve regulatory compliance, and deliver measurable operational performance. Our work blends engineering rigor, cross‑functional leadership, and strategic asset management.
Reliability Engineering
Failure analysis, CBM strategies, PM/PdM optimization, and engineering solutions that improve asset performance and reduce downtime.
Asset Management
ISO 55001 alignment, lifecycle planning, criticality assessments, and structured asset strategies that reduce cost and risk.
Regulatory Compliance
Safety standards, and engineering documentation that strengthens compliance readiness.
Featured Case Studies
FPSO Biocide Optimization
Gas Compressor Reliability Improvement
Shutdown / Turnaround Optimization
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Book a ConsultationPM/PdM Program Strengthening
CMMS Optimization & Work Management
Asset Strategy Development & ISO 55001
Fixed Plant Reliability Improvements
Work Management Maturity Upgrade
Maintenance Strategy Rationalization
Failure Analysis & RCA Investigations
Maintenance Cost Reduction Program
Criticality Assessment & Risk Ranking
Maintenance Readiness for New Projects
Reliability Culture & Training Program
PM/PdM Program Strengthening
Client Context
A multi-asset mining operation was experiencing high reactive maintenance, low schedule compliance, and inconsistent PM/PdM execution across sites.
Challenge
- Overloaded maintenance schedules
- Poor PM task quality
- Inconsistent PdM data collection
- High backlog and reactive work
Approach
We optimized PM frequencies, aligned tasks with failure modes, standardized PdM technologies, and strengthened planning governance.
Outcome
- Reduced reactive maintenance
- Improved fleet availability
- Higher schedule compliance
CMMS Optimization & Work Management Enhancement
Client Context
A multi-facility industrial operation struggled with poor CMMS data quality, affecting planning accuracy and backlog control.
Challenge
- Duplicate assets and incorrect hierarchies
- Poor failure coding
- Low-quality work orders
- Weak governance
Approach
We cleaned hierarchies, standardized codes, improved PM quality, and redesigned work management processes.
Outcome
- Improved backlog visibility
- Higher planning accuracy
- Stronger governance
Asset Strategy Development & ISO 55001 Alignment
Client Context
A diversified industrial portfolio required structured asset strategies to reduce lifecycle costs and improve asset management maturity.
Challenge
- No risk-based strategies
- Poor lifecycle cost visibility
- Weak governance
Approach
We developed risk-based strategies, conducted criticality assessments, and aligned governance with ISO 55001.
Outcome
- Improved lifecycle cost management
- Higher asset management maturity
- Stronger decision-making
Fixed Plant Reliability Improvements
Client Context
Chronic failures across crushers, mills, pumps, and conveyors were impacting production and increasing maintenance costs.
Challenge
- Inconsistent lubrication practices
- Poor PM task quality
- Unplanned downtime
- No structured reliability plan
Approach
We assessed fixed plant reliability, improved PM/PdM coverage, standardized lubrication, and analyzed failure data.
Outcome
- Reduced downtime
- Improved reliability
- Lower maintenance costs
Work Management Maturity Upgrade
Client Context
Work management practices were inconsistent across sites, leading to low schedule compliance and high reactive work.
Challenge
- Weak planning discipline
- Poor work order quality
- High reactive maintenance
- Low schedule compliance
Approach
We redesigned workflows, improved work order quality, trained planners and supervisors, and implemented governance.
Outcome
- Higher schedule compliance
- Reduced reactive work
- Stronger planning accuracy
Maintenance Strategy Rationalization
Client Context
Maintenance strategies were outdated, overly complex, and misaligned with actual failure modes.
Challenge
- Excessive PM frequency
- Redundant or ineffective tasks
- High maintenance workload
- Low PM effectiveness
Approach
We optimized PM frequencies, aligned tasks with failure modes, and integrated PdM technologies.
Outcome
- Reduced workload
- Improved PM effectiveness
- Lower reactive maintenance
Failure Analysis & Root Cause Investigations
Client Context
Repeat failures were occurring without clear root causes, leading to downtime and high repair costs.
Challenge
- Incomplete failure data
- Poor RCA documentation
- Weak investigation process
- Recurring failures
Approach
We implemented structured RCA methodology, collected evidence, analyzed contributing factors, and developed corrective actions.
Outcome
- Reduced repeat failures
- Improved RCA quality
- Lower maintenance costs
Maintenance Cost Reduction Program
Client Context
Maintenance costs were rising due to overtime, contractor usage, and inefficient parts consumption.
Challenge
- Excessive overtime
- High contractor spend
- Poor inventory control
- Inefficient maintenance practices
Approach
We analyzed cost drivers, optimized contractor usage, improved inventory management, and strengthened planning accuracy.
Outcome
- Lower maintenance costs
- Reduced overtime
- Better inventory control
Asset Register & Hierarchy Cleanup
Client Context
The CMMS asset register was inconsistent, with duplicate assets, incorrect hierarchies, and missing information.
Challenge
- Duplicate or missing assets
- Incorrect hierarchy structure
- Poor equipment classifications
- Weak CMMS data integrity
Approach
We rebuilt asset hierarchies, cleaned the register, standardized naming conventions, and validated equipment data.
Outcome
- Clean, accurate asset register
- Improved CMMS data integrity
- Better reporting and analysis
Criticality Assessment & Risk Ranking
Client Context
Assets were not prioritized based on risk, leading to inefficient maintenance resource allocation.
Challenge
- No criticality framework
- Poor risk visibility
- Inefficient prioritization
Approach
We developed a risk-based criticality framework, assessed assets across sites, and aligned maintenance strategies with risk levels.
Outcome
- Clear asset prioritization
- Better resource allocation
- Improved reliability performance
Maintenance Readiness for New Projects
Client Context
New projects lacked maintenance readiness, causing delays, missing documentation, and poor commissioning outcomes.
Challenge
- Missing maintenance documentation
- Incomplete spares lists
- Poor commissioning planning
- Weak handover processes
Approach
We developed maintenance readiness plans, validated spares, ensured documentation completeness, and improved commissioning workflows.
Outcome
- Faster commissioning
- Complete documentation packages
- Improved handover quality
- Better spares and maintenance readiness
PdM Technology Deployment
Client Context
PdM technologies were underutilized, leading to missed failure detection opportunities.
Challenge
- Inconsistent PdM coverage
- Poor data collection
- Weak integration with PM tasks
- Limited technician training
Approach
We deployed vibration, thermography, ultrasound, and oil analysis technologies and integrated PdM tasks into PM strategies.
Outcome
- Improved early failure detection
- Stronger PdM coverage
- Higher equipment reliability
Reliability Culture & Training Program
Client Context
Reliability culture was inconsistent across sites, with limited training and unclear expectations for planners, supervisors, and trades.
Challenge
- Poor reliability awareness
- Weak planning discipline
- Limited training
- Inconsistent execution
Approach
We developed a reliability training program, coached planners and supervisors, and implemented reliability expectations across sites.
Outcome
- Stronger reliability culture
- Improved planning and execution
- Better alignment across teams