Plant Engineering and Maintenance Association of Canada
PEMAC is a national not for profit association providing global leadership, education and certification in world class maintenance,
reliability and physical asset management practices.
Learn
Over the last 20 years our focus has been on the development and growth of our signature Maintenance Management Professional Certificate program. We are dedicated to remaining leaders in education and certification and are currently working on that important question, "What's Next?" for continuing professional development in the field of maintenance, reliability and physical asset management.
Pictured above: Bejoy Mathew, P.Eng, MMP, Maintenance Planning Supervisor, Suncor Energy Inc., Fort McMurray, Alberta
"Through concepts such as the 'Maintenance Maturity Grid' the MMP Program really helped me to analyze where we are as a team and where we need to go to achieve maintenance excellence. I think this is the key to being able to call myself maintenance professional. In addition, having a clear understanding of the relationships between Maintenance, Operations, Human Resources and Finance really helps our team work together with others to create a good strategy with priorities based on return on investment for the company."
Recognized Professional Development
Our Maintenance Management Professional Education & Certification Program is offered by 14 teaching institutions across Canada. Completion of the program leads to the MMP professional designation.
MainTrain Conferences
PEMAC's national MainTrain Conference brings you the opportunity to learn and network from the experts in maintenance, reliability and asset management.
Learn from other Members
Local Chapters host lunch and dinner meetings with guest speakers. At Chapter Meetings you have the opportunity to talk with others who share your interests and challenges.
Connect
PEMAC provides you with several opportunities for getting to know others who are striving for excellence in their maintenance, reliability and asset management professional practice. Become a member today!
MainTrain Conferences
MainTrain is developed and produced by the Plant Engineering and Maintenance Association of Canada (PEMAC) - Canada's national not-for-profit association providing global leadership, education and certification in world-class maintenance, reliability and asset management practices. The next conferences will be held at the Sawridge Inn & Conference Centre in Fort McMurray AB October 1 - 3rd and in Toronto ON at the Novotel Toronto Centre November 19 - 22nd, 2012. Call for Papers is open - contact Norm Clegg for more details.
Chapter Activities
Through participation at Chapter events you can meet people who do a similar job to you for another company or in another industry and get a fresh view point on challenges you are currently facing. In addition, if you are looking for work or looking for new team members, Chapter events are a great way to connect with people and companies with a view to professionalism.
Training Events
Education and training is also a great networking opportunity. Many participants in the Maintenance Management Professional Certifice program state that meeting and learning with other professionals was one of the key benefits of taking an MMP course.
Contribute
PEMAC’s mission is to improve its member’s professionalism, safety, performance, and outside recognition, by providing specialized training and certification, undertaking research, providing forums for the exchange of information and acting as a public voice for its members and the profession.
Are you passionate about any of these areas? Become a member! There are many ways you can be involved:
Volunteer
The "Projects" page outlines projects associated with the 2009 - 2014 strategic plan for development of the Association. If you would like to become an active part of helping to realize our Vision and Mission, contact the Executive Director to find out how you can get involved.
Become a sponsor
Sponsoring PEMAC events and publications puts your name before a large audience of maintenance, reliability and asset management professionals while aiding us in our work of helping Canadian companies build world-class organizations.
Become an instructor or a speaker
We are always looking for speakers for Chapter Events, Webinars and Conferences. Contact the Executive Director for more information.
Apr 26 2012
Upcoming CIM Conference in Edmonton
From May 6 to 9, Canada’s mining industry will welcome delegations from over 30 countries, including a complete delegation from West Africa eager to network and do business with CIM stakeholders.
The world-class program and sold-out exhibition will showcase the issues, technologies and trends that will dominate the global mining landscape and our domestic interests during the years ahead. Your participation will make sure you are informed, connected and prepared to capitalize on emerging opportunities.
Register today as the business of mining happens at CIM – in Edmonton.
Apr 16 2012
PEMAC Fort McMurray
Fort McMurray Chapter Meeting - June 6th, 2012
6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
MacDonald Island North Ball Room
PEMAC (Plant Engineering and Maintenance Association of Canada) Chapter President Amin Elsherif, P.Eng, M.Sc., MMP is pleased to invite you for the next meeting of the Fort McMurray Chapter.
Keynote: “Innovation & Oil Sands” by Mr. Mike Krayacich (VP OS Tech & Reliability – Suncor )
Sponsor’s Presentation: Mr. Robert DiStephano from MRG Solutions Canada Inc.
Cost: No charge – thanks to MRG Solutions Canada Inc. for the sponsorship.
Parking: Free (MacDonald Island Park parking)
Attendance by registration only. Please register to ensure adequate seating, food and refreshments.
Please register with FortMcMurray@pemac.org prior to end of day Friday, May 11, 2012 and look for the confirmation email.
Mar 23 2012
Alberta Chapter Online Lunch and Learn
The Alberta Chapter hosted a 'live online' Lunch and Learn event, "Case Study: Setting Up a Mechanical Integrity Program For New Projects" on March 21st with presenter Saigopal Visvanathan of Suncor Energy.
Due to some audio problems we will be changing technologies for delivery of the next online Lunch and Learn. But Saigopal's session was very well received. Some comments:
"The value of the presentation material was not emphasized - this is a very good way to get maintenance/integrity included in the upfront design of a facility!"
"Corrosion affects all industries. Highly relevant."
"Addresses Risk Management from the beginning."
Saigopal has written a companion article for his presentation which will be published in the next issue of the PEMAction newsletter.
Feb 29 2012
Alberta Chapter - Hello and Goodbye
PEMAC and the Alberta Chapter would like to take a moment to thank Claire Russell for her years of dedicated service as MMP Program Coordinator at Northern Lakes College and Alberta Chapter Member-at-Large. Claire's professionalism and dedication to providing a high level of customer service over the years has been instrumental in helping to build the excellent reputation of the online offering of the MMP Program. Claire was also always ready to help with Chapter activities and provided significant support for MainTrain conferences.
The live online offering of the MMP Program at Northern Lakes College will now become the responsibility of Edith Mackenzie. Happily Edith has agreed to serve as a Member-at-Large on the Alberta Chapter executive as well. Edith is the supervisor of the WorkForce Development Department at Northern Lakes College. She has been coordinating training for Northern Lakes College for the past 27 years. Working in the College's vast service region providing education services to companies and communities has given Edith a unique perspective on how to make training accessible and relevant. Over the past 3 years WorkForce Development has been delivering more training "live online" helping both instructors and students get comfortable using the technology. Edith has led this development in the unit increasing her knowledge and expertise how to support a good learning experience for participants. Edith is a great believer that learning is lifelong and educational opportunities need to be accessible no matter where you reside.
