Planning and scheduling, EVS spring meeting

15. May 2025

The spring meeting of the Asset and Maintenance Management Association of Iceland (EVS) was held at Grundartangi, hosted by Norðurál, on Thursday, May 15. Norðurál offered a site visit, and it was truly inspiring to see and hear how the operations have evolved—with innovative technologies actively utilized and excellent working conditions for staff.

Ásmundur Jónsson from Alvotech presented the Icelandic translation of the standard EN 17007: Maintenance Processes and Associated Indicators, which is expected to be finalized later this summer. This standard originates from CEN/TC319, a technical committee that includes many representatives from EFNMS, the European Federation of National Maintenance Societies. The standard plays a key role within EFNMS in harmonizing information exchange and serves as a foundation for training programs. EVS has funded the translation of this standard, which will be shared with member organizations and participants in EVS certification courses in maintenance management. Ásmundur also discussed performance assessment in maintenance management.

Garðar Garðarsson from Landsvirkjun gave a presentation on European priorities in asset management, and Guðmundur Jón Bjarnason from DMM Lausnir introduced the EVS certification course for maintenance managers, which will be held this autumn. The course is nearly fully booked, and the aim is to make it an annual autumn event.

Last but not least, Auður Freyja Kjartansdóttir presented Norðurál’s maintenance planning and scheduling approach. She explained how tasks are planned week by week to ensure optimal use of manpower, readiness of spare parts and other resources, and strict attention to safety. Effective maintenance planning is crucial for workflow and achieving results in maintenance operations, and software systems for asset and maintenance management play an important role in supporting planning and task coordination.