Who We Are

Worldwide specialist asset management strategy implementation partners with regional offices in Aberdeen, Scotland and Johannesburg, South Africa

Optimal are here to help businesses optimise physical asset performance. Our engineers specialise in developing enterprise asset performance and management solutions focused on optimising operations whilst increasing asset reliability.

What We Do

Oil & Gas | Mining | Nuclear | Power Generation | Manufacturing | Utilities

Chemical | Pharmaceuticals

Industries

Delivering tailored solutions, we enhance productivity, safety, and sustainability, driving operational excellence in critical industries.

Oil and Gas

The oil and gas industry continues to face mounting pressure to devise new business processes to reduce cost and increase efficiency and sustainability.

Mining

In today’s mining operations, optimal performance is measured by maximising the output of plant, equipment, and processes.

Nuclear

Owing to the level of safety, reliability, and regulation, nuclear plants have unique asset management requirements.

Power Generation and Utilities

Power generationand utility companies are highly asset dependant. Power plants, pipelines, electrical cables, substations, etc.

Transport

Large multinational organisations all require access to, essential transportation assets to maintain their global transportation networks.

Fast Moving Consumer Goods (FMCG)

The success of manufacturing in FMCG is supported by capacity, productivity, quality, efficiency, safety and environmental impact. 

Featured Solutions

Asset Reliability

Optimal ensures your assets consistently perform at their best, reducing downtime and enhancing productivity across industries. Our advanced tools and methodologies provide actionable insights for improved asset reliability and operational efficiency.

Asset Integrity & Risk Based Inspection

Optimal's cutting-edge technologies and risk assessments safeguard asset integrity in harsh operating environments. We prioritize high-risk assets to maintain safety and compliance in the Nuclear, Power Generation, and Utilities sectors.

Asset Maintenance Strategy

Our customized maintenance strategies reduce downtime, lower costs, and improve asset performance in Oil & Gas, Mining, and Power Generation. We optimize maintenance practices to ensure continuous operation and regulatory compliance in Manufacturing, Utilities, and Nuclear industries.

Asset Lifecycle Analysis & Costing Studies

Optimal's lifecycle analyses help you make strategic decisions on asset investments, maintenance, and replacements. Our costing studies provide actionable insights for long-term planning and budgeting in Manufacturing, Utilities, and Nuclear sectors.

Reliability Availability Maintainability (RAM) Modelling

Optimal's RAM Modelling identifies bottlenecks and optimizes asset infrastructure in complex systems. We enhance asset performance and reliability through detailed failure mode and maintenance strategy analysis.

Reliability Centred Maintenance Studies

Optimal’s RCM studies develop effective maintenance strategies to ensure reliable and efficient asset operation.We help organizations balance maintenance costs, asset reliability, and operational efficiency through RCM principles.

FMEA Development

Optimal's FMEA services identify and mitigate potential failure points, enhancing asset reliability. Our comprehensive approach ensures targeted improvements and proactive risk management in asset management practices.

Task & Work Instruction Development

Optimal provides clear, effective guidelines for consistent and correct maintenance activities. Our detailed instructions enhance operational consistency and reliability across industries.

Logistics & Supply Chain

Optimal streamlines supply chain processes to ensure timely availability of maintenance materials and spare parts. Our tailored strategies help reduce lead times and minimize inventory costs for seamless operations.

Spares Cataloguing

Optimal's systematic spares cataloguing optimizes inventory levels and ensures part availability. Our detailed catalogues provide quick access to spare parts, enhancing maintenance efficiency and reliability.

Physical Asset Verification

Optimal’s verification services maintain accurate asset records for informed decision-making. We ensure reliable asset data for compliance and operational efficiency in Manufacturing, Utilities, and Nuclear sectors.

Infrastructure Asset Care

Optimal's maintenance solutions ensure the safety and performance of your critical infrastructure. Our proactive approach to infrastructure care supports long-term success and sustainability in operations.

Maintenance Planning

Optimal’s tailored maintenance planning minimizes downtime, reduces costs, and extends asset lifespan. We create robust maintenance plans to enhance asset performance and maintain regulatory compliance.

Maintenance Operations Management

Optimal streamlines maintenance processes to improve resource utilization and operational efficiency. Our management solutions ensure well-coordinated and effective maintenance operations.

Preventative / Condition Based / Corrective Maintenance

Optimal combines preventative, condition-based, and corrective maintenance to enhance asset reliability. Our integrated maintenance approach reduces downtime and extends asset lifespan.

Shutdowns / Turnarounds

Optimal ensures efficient and effective shutdowns and turnarounds with minimal operational disruption. Our meticulous planning and execution minimize downtime and optimize asset performance.

Performance Standards & SECE Implementation

Optimal ensures compliance with performance standards and SECE requirements for safe and reliable operations. Our tailored programs enhance safety, reliability, and environmental performance across industries.

Root Cause Analysis (RCA)

Optimal’s RCA services identify and address the root causes of asset failures to enhance reliability. Our detailed investigations and targeted solutions prevent recurrence and improve performance.

Defect Elimination

Optimal’s defect elimination services improve asset reliability and reduce the frequency of defects. Our targeted corrective actions enhance operational efficiency and performance across industries.

Compliance, Local Governance & HSE Management

Optimal ensures compliance with local governance and HSE standards for safe and sustainable operations. Our tailored HSE programs enhance safety, reliability, and environmental performance across industries.

Contract and Project Management

Optimal’s contract and project management ensures successful, on-time, and within-budget maintenance projects. Our comprehensive support enhances coordination and outcomes across all maintenance activities.

Intelligent Asset Management

Optimal’s Intelligent Asset Management leverages advanced technologies for real-time asset insights and optimization. Our solutions enable proactive maintenance and data-driven decisions, enhancing efficiency and reliability

Asset Performance Management (APM)

Optimal’s APM solutions maximize asset performance and reliability through advanced analytics and machine learning. Our customized APM strategies reduce downtime, extend asset life, and enhance operational efficiency.

Predictive / Prescriptive Maintenance

Optimal’s predictive and prescriptive maintenance solutions anticipate failures and provide actionable recommendations. Our proactive approach enhances asset performance, reduces costs, and improves operational efficiency.

EAM & CMMS

Optimal’s EAM and CMMS solutions streamline maintenance processes and enhance asset management efficiency. Our centralized platforms improve maintenance planning, resource allocation, and regulatory compliance.

Digital Adoption & Transformation

Optimal’s digital transformation services help organizations optimize operations and enhance decision-making. Our tailored strategies and advanced solutions ensure successful and sustainable digital adoption.

Asset Strategy Development

Optimal’s tailored asset strategies maximize value, enhance reliability, and improve operational efficiency. Our customized plans optimize asset life cycles and align with organizational goals for long-term success.

Asset Management Policy & Philosophy

Optimal specializes in the development and optimization of asset care philosophies and strategies, ensuring alignment with ISO standards for effective asset management. Our approach includes detailed gap analysis and a roadmap for ISO 55001 certification, prioritizing improvements for optimized risk, cost, and output across your operations.

Asset Criticality Analysis

Optimal’s asset criticality analysis prioritizes maintenance efforts to minimize risks and optimize performance. Our advanced analysis tools help allocate resources effectively, reducing downtime and improving reliability.

Asset Data Cleansing & Enrichment

Optimal’s asset data cleansing and enrichment improve data accuracy and support informed decision-making. Our advanced techniques ensure reliable and up-to-date asset data for optimized maintenance planning.

Asset Strategy | Spares Optimisation

Optimal’s inventory and spares optimization reduce costs and ensure critical parts availability. Our advanced strategies improve inventory management and enhance maintenance efficiency.

Obsolescence Studies

Optimal’s obsolescence studies identify risks and develop strategies to manage aging assets and technologies. Our proactive approach ensures operational continuity and extends asset life, reducing risks and disruptions.

Asset Management Gap Assessment (ISO55001)

Optimal’s gap assessments identify areas for improvement and align asset management practices with ISO 55001. Our comprehensive assessments and recommendations enhance compliance, performance, and reliability.

Work Management Studies

Optimal’s work management studies optimize maintenance workflows and improve resource utilization. Our detailed analysis and recommendations enhance operational efficiency and reduce downtime.

Fit for Purpose Operating Models

Optimal develops customized operating models that align with business objectives and enhance efficiency. Our tailored solutions improve operational effectiveness, adaptability, and performance across industrie

Change Navigation

Optimal’s change navigation services manage transitions effectively, ensuring successful outcomes and minimal disruptions. Our comprehensive support addresses all aspects of change, enhancing continuity and achieving transformation goals.

Asset Management Academy

Optimal’s Asset Management Academy enhances the skills and knowledge of your asset management teams. Our specialized training programs build a competent workforce, achieving operational excellence and success.

People Development

Optimal’s people development programs enhance workforce skills and drive operational success. Our customized training and development opportunities build a highly skilled and motivated team.

System Validation

This includes Equipment Validation, Computer System Validation, Design Qualification (DQ), Installation Qualification (IQ), Operational qualification (OQ), Performance Qualification (PQ) & Validation Reports

Equipment Maintenance Strategy

Development & optimisation of equipment maintenance & monitoring

System Inventory & Assessment

Assess, identify gaps and build equipment inventory, spares inventory, minimize downtime

Cleanroom Validation & Maintenance

Assess overall compliance level of a classified cleanroom. Develop Cleanroom Qualification, Maintenance and Environmental Monitoring Program

Process Evaluation

Clarify process performance & trends

Process Codification

Process Definition to meet regulatory requirements

Product and process development planning

Development of comprehensive process & product roadmap

Comparability Studies

Streamline future regulatory needs with a bespoke roadmap

Troubleshooting

Methods to remediate process & test failures

Interim Functional Leadership

We can provide expertise & leadership while you develop your team

Method Development

Identify & select appropriate analytical methods

Specification Setting

Identify product Critical Quality Attributes

Qualification & Validation

Design Protocols, oversee method qualification / validation studies

Method Transfer & Remediation

Hand carry defined analytical methods to their new home

Comparability Testing

Design strategy to enable establishment of comparability to ensure that manufacturing changes are compliant

Stability Study Design

Optimal’s stability study design ensures product quality and compliance throughout Chemical and Pharmaceuticals industries.

QMS Design

Quality Management System development

QMS Gap Assessment

Analyse QMS & Provide phase appropriate solutions

Document Authoring, Review & Revision

Produce SOPs, Policies, Controlled Documents

Supplier Oversight

Supplier Evaluation, Risk Assessment

Audits

Execution of a phase-appropriate audit program

QP Support

Global support from QPs with expertise in Global regulatory standards

OEE

Optimal leverages OEE to enhance operational performance in Oil & Gas, Mining, Nuclear, Power Generation, Manufacturing, and Utilities industries. Our systematic approach to OEE identifies inefficiencies and optimizes equipment utilization, reducing downtime and improving productivity.

Chemical & Pharma

Providing customized solutions, we drive productivity, safety, and innovation in the chemical and pharmaceutical industries.

Chemical

EAM in the Chemical Engineering sector facilitates the operational management of your industrial plant and its associated equipment. 

Pharmaceutical

The operations of pharmaceutical organisations are enhanced by efficiently creating and managing plant asset data and the ever-changing configuration of the facility.

Our Recent Blogs

Discover more about ARaaS and strategic physical asset management solutions to improve your asset reliability and optimise the performance of assets.

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Our Case Studies

Technical Guide Development: Energy Institute Guidance for Temporary or Permanent Removal of Equipment from Service in the Oil & Gas Sector

Physical Asset Verification Pilot Project

Greenfield Maintenance & Materials Strategy Development: Sulphur Dioxide Abatement Plant

Asset Register Update and Strategic Asset Management Plan Development Project

3-7%

Availability Improvement

10-25%

Productivity Improvement

8-20%

Maintenance Cost Reduction

5-10%

Spare Part Inventory Reduction

3-40%

HSE Incidents Reduction

Our Clients