asset services capability statement presentation

Electrix Pty LtdAsset Services

“Capability Statement”

Presentation

EMS Ref: BG700A160 Issue 1

Agenda

1. Electrix Overview2. Corporate Strategy3. Health & Safety 4. Asset Services Capability5. Resources6. Methodology7. ‘Value Adding’ Services8. Mobility Solution9. Marketing Approach

Electrix Overview

• Electrix is a specialist contractor to the electricity supply, gas, industrial and resource sectors.

• 60 years providing services to Australia, NZ and the Pacific region with around 600 employees in Australia and 1,100 in NZ.

• Founded 1955 in NZ with Australian operations commencing 1997.• A fully owned subsidiary of VINCI Energies (since November 2014).• Core competencies are maintenance, construction and asset management services

for major asset owners including electricity and gas networks, mining and industry.• Business model is based on securing and retaining long term relationships and

contracts direct with asset owners.• Success relies on delivering strong performance on safety, quality and value for

clients.• Australian head office in Victoria with operations in Victoria Queensland, Western

Australia, South Australia and ACT.

Markets & Services

CommercialElectricity DistributionGas ServicesPower GenerationIndustrialTelecommunicationsElectricity TransmissionTransportWater

• VINCI Energies is a leading provider of integrated solutions for energy, transport and communications infrastructure, industrial sites and buildings - from engineering to facilities management.

• Based in France with operations in some 50 countries including over 30 outside Europe.

• VINCI Energies is one of 5 business lines of the VINCI group – one of the world’s leading concessions and construction companies.

• Annual turnover of more than Euro 9 billion.• Over 60,000 employees worldwide.• A history spanning almost 300 years.

Corporate Strategy

Electrix Overview

Asset InspectorsSunshine (6) CitiPowerl (6) Geelong (5)

Asset ServicesBusiness Unit Manager

Contract ManagerPCA Central

Contract Supervisor TAM’sACT

CP/PCA SchedulerMetro

Contract ManagerPCA Northern

Project ManagerSAPN

Sth Australia

Contract Administrator

Asset Services

Asset InspectorsMildura (6)

Bendigo (11)Shepparton (6)

PCA Scheduler Southern

General ManagerAustralia

Contract ManagerCP/PCA Metro

Asset InspectorsHorsham (4)Ballarat (8)

Warrnambool (8)

Contract Administrator

Asset InspectorsSouth Australia (12)

QHSE Advisor

HR Advisor

Project ManagerCP/PCA

Project Manager(NSW Metering)

6 x Contract Supervisors

PCA Scheduler Northern

Contract Scheduler

2 x Admin / Call Centre

Contract Storeman

Asset Inspector

Business Development

Manager

Electricians (60)

Asset Services Business Unit Structure

Safety, Quality & Environmental

Reporting of Hazard Observations/Near Misses is encouraged as a learning opportunity. Strong emphasis on visible leadership (Safe Talk)

• Safety Systems fully accredited to AS/NZS 4801:2001;• Quality Management Systems third party accredited to ISO 9001:2008;• Environmental Management Systems accredited to ISO 14001:2004;• Electrix has the Cm3 Certificate of Prequalification.

Asset Services Safety Performance 2014 / 2015 YTDActual Target

Hours worked (no LTI for 360,000 hours) 110,859 130,000

Lost Time Injury Frequency Rate 0 0

Recordable Injury Frequency Rate 0 < 5

Potential Harm Ratio (NM+HO / AI) 43 > 35

Hazard Observations / Near Miss reports 480 As identified

Asset Services Capability

A sound approach to Asset Inspection has a major cost benefit for asset owners. In

particular:

• Effective asset inspection and condition assessment has the potential to

significantly influence the overall value of maintenance programs;

• The risks of failing to identify defective assets are substantial and represent a major

exposure to the community and a liability to the asset owner and its management.

• The cost to the asset owner of incorrect condition assessment which knocks out

excessive numbers of poles which still retain a period of serviceable life represents

a waste of budgeted asset replacement funds which can be applied far more

productively.


• Asset (Inspection) Services is a long-term, core business for Electrix.• We work in a range of environments from CBD to remote rural locations.• Our customers rely on us to inspect over 300,000 poles and related assets per annum to

ensure the safety and reliability of their networks.• We provide these services for electricity distribution networks and private asset owners

across Australia.• Experience with a wide range of assets and inspection methodologies (i.e. assist the

review of your Asset Inspection Manual).

• Inclement weather conditions• Wildlife (i.e snakes)• Traversing difficult terrain• Difficult / Irate customers• Communication loss• Working alone (remote locations)• Poles in water • Poles in crops

Challenges of Asset Inspection


• Creation of a positive team culture which emphasises the importance and value of asset inspection to the industry.

• Extensive training and coaching to continuously develop the skills of our team (Electrix registered RTO).

• Promoting the development of nationally recognised Cert II qualifications. • Promoting the adoption of uniform asset inspection processes to remove confusing

and conflicting criteria. • Adoption of new technology for data capture and recording (i.e. Click, Loc8,

ServiceMax). • Continuous improvement through adoption of the most suitable equipment. • Conformance to ISO 9001-2008 accredited systems to maintain a uniform high

quality standard. • A strong focus on human resources issues and a stable industrial relations climate; • Conformance to high standards of safety to minimise risk to inspectors and all

stakeholders (EMR ‘Hot Line’ Reporting).

Network Customers

Current & Recent Inspection Contracts

Powercor Australia Asset Inspection and Maintenance across Powercor & CitiPower networks in Victoria• 200,000 poles

per annum• Contract held

since 1998

Western Power Asset Inspection across 50% of SWIS area.• 90,000 poles

per annum• Contract held

2010-2015

United EnergyAsset Inspection across 50% of UE network in Victoria. 30,000 poles

per annum Contract held

since 2012

SA Power NetworksAsset Inspection across the SAPN network in South Australia. 40,000 poles

per annum Contract held

since 2012

Previous asset inspection contracts completed for Ergon Energy, AusNet Services, Endeavour Energy, Jemena & other private line owners

Asset Services Resources

• Over 150 qualified asset inspectors currently employed nationally.• Inspectors are Cert II qualified to National Standard and/or trained and accredited

to customer requirements.• Flexible labour force with competitive rates through the utilisation of sub-contract

labour to allow rapid mobilisation at short notice.• Inspectors operate as fully equipped 1 person or 2 person crew. • Supported by experienced Contract Managers undertaking planned OH&S and

Audit programs.• Undertaking ground line and overhead inspection, preservative and termite

treatment plus minor maintenance tasks.• All Electrix asset inspection personnel are trained and equipped to deal with many

inspection challenges.• CASA Approved UAV Operators.• Electrix Sth Aust inspectors are equipped with GPS tracking and ‘Lone Worker’

duress pendants.

Asset Services Resources

Asset Services Methodology• Ground line inspection including excavation.• Conductor assessment if required.• Preservative treatment if required.• Termite treatment if required.• Pole Top (face) inspection using High/Low Res “Pole Cam” or UAV technology.• Private Overhead Line Inspection / Re-inspection Management.• Special Inspections (specific assets, low priority re-inspections).• Thermal imaging (optional).• Earth testing (optional).Assessment criteria for private networks are generally based on the local electricity distribution network owner’s standards.

Condition Reporting• Fully detailed inspection report provided (inc condition status for each asset);• Defect reports & maintenance recommendations.• Asset Capture and Data Recording (Click Mobility, Loc8, Service Max). • High Resolution Photographic or Video Imagery records of assets and all defects.

Value Added Services

High Resolution Pole Camera;• Proven on over 400,000 wooden

cross-arm inspections.• On the spot assessment & image

capture (to I-Pad).• High or low resolution image capture.• Single man operation with fully

developed safe work procedures and training modules.

“Pole Top” Inspection

Value Added ServicesNon Destructive Testing (PortaCat);1. Thor - an Acoustic Tester designed for fast and efficient on-site assessment of the

condition of a timber pole and uses state-of-the-art signal processing. A frontline tool for quickly determining if a pole is safe to climb and as a lead in to the PortaSCAN and WoodScan analytical tools for a more thorough assessment.

2. PortaScan - Using a pencil beam of low-energy gamma rays into the timber surface and measuring the variation in energy that is returned which estimates the amount of good timber remaining.

3. RLS Meter - Accurately predict and quantify corrosion loss of steel poles to improve scheduled replacement and minimise unexpected failures.

• Ultrasonic testing – Using a combination of the Positector 6000 Gauge Tester and the Time Ultrasonic Thickness Gauge to determine the thickness of the steel pole and assessed against a “Grade of Rust Detected” table.


UAV Inspection & Assessment• Proven on hundreds of

cross-arm inspections.• On the spot assessment &

high resolution image capture and thermal imagery.

• Single man operation.• CASA Certified with

qualified UAV operators.• Fully developed CASA

approved operating manual, and safe work procedures.

Lone Worker Man Down Device (Auspace)

Lone & Remote Worker Monitoring Solution;• Connected to the vehicle & operational at all times.• Field employee carries duress pendant when away from the vehicle.


Click Field Mobility ApplicationClick Scheduling/Dispatch Application

‘Click’ Mobility Solution;• Scheduling/Works Management – flexible allocation of work packages, better

understanding of field productivity, live reporting of work status.• Field Mobility – simplified data entry, access to all business documentation & eliminates

paperwork (timesheets, data sheets).• ‘Red Line’ Access Mapping – identifies how to get to the pole itself (gates, tracks etc).


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