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Energy & Utilities

IBM Maximo is a leading Enterprise Asset Management (EAM) solution tailored for the energy and utilities sector, including organizations involved in electricity generation, renewable energy, and more. It offers a spread of comprehensive tools to enhance asset reliability, ensure regulatory compliance, and reduce operational costs.

Maximo Application Suite

Challenges and Use Cases for Energy & Utilities

Challenge

Aging transmission lines, substations, transformers, and other critical infrastructure require high maintenance and capital investment to prevent outages.

Solution

Maximo Manage (Asset Management)

Tracks asset age, condition, and performance across the lifecycle.

Lifecycle Costing

Helps prioritize investment in asset replacement vs. continued maintenance.

Digital Twin Capabilities

Simulate asset performance and degradation to support planning.

Challenge

Maintaining grid stability and minimizing downtime during storms, peak loads, or equipment failures.

Solution

Incident & Outage Management

Prioritize and dispatch resources during service interruptions.

Work Order Automation & Escalation Rules

Ensure quick response and tracking for grid-related faults.

Condition Monitoring (Maximo Monitor)

Continuously assesses asset health using real-time data from SCADA and IoT systems.

Challenge

Energy providers are heavily regulated, requiring stringent safety protocols, audit trails, and environmental compliance.

Solution

Compliance Tracking & Reporting

Automatically logs inspections, certifications, and regulatory deadlines.

Maximo Health & Safety

Manages incidents, safety observations, and corrective actions in one place.

Mobile Safety Inspections

Field technicians complete compliance checks via mobile apps, ensuring adherence to OSHA, NERC, and ISO standards.

Challenge

Utilities face workforce aging, knowledge loss, and challenges in dispatching the right resources to the right jobs.

Solution

Workforce Scheduling & Dispatch

Matches tasks to available, qualified technicians based on skillsets and certifications.

Mobile Systems

Field access to work orders, procedures, and asset history—even in remote areas.

Knowledge Management (Maximo Assist)

AI-based guidance that leverages historical work data to support less experienced staff.

Challenge

Many utilities operate with disjointed systems (ERP, GIS, SCADA, AMI) and struggle to integrate real-time data.

Solution

Unified Platform

Maximo integrates asset, work, inventory, and compliance data under a single suite.

Open API Framework

Connects seamlessly to ERP, GIS (e.g., Esri), SCADA, and IoT platforms.

Custom Dashboards & Reporting

Tailored insights for executives, operations, and maintenance teams.

Challenge

Transitioning to smart grids, digital substations, and renewable energy integration requires intelligent asset management.

Solution

IoT and Smart Meter Integration

Real-time data feeds into Maximo for monitoring transformer loads, breaker health, etc.

Predictive Maintenance (Maximo Predict)

AI detects patterns from smart infrastructure to anticipate failures.

Asset Performance Analytics

Identify underperforming assets and prioritize digital upgrades.

Challenge

Managing solar, wind, and battery storage alongside traditional power infrastructure introduces complexity.

Solution

Modular, Scalable Architecture

MAS easily extends to monitor and manage DER assets.

Performance & Condition Monitoring

Tracks uptime, output, and degradation of renewable assets.

Forecasting & Planning Tools

Optimize maintenance and performance of both traditional and renewable assets.

Challenge

Natural disasters and weather events require rapid response to restore service and ensure public safety.

Solution

Critical Asset Prioritization

Identify and protect high-risk or essential assets before storms hit.

Mobile Work Management

Supports field crews with dynamic scheduling and offline capabilities.

Resilience Planning Tools

Evaluate asset vulnerability and recovery times with historical event data.

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Scalability

Supports growth and integration of new technologies like IoT and AI.

Centralized Operations

Unifies asset data, maintenance workflows, and performance monitoring.

Cost Savings

Reduces operational costs through optimized asset utilization and energy efficiency.

Strategic Decision-Making

Provides actionable insights to support investment and planning.

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Unlock the full potential of Energy & Utilities operations with Maximo.

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