PCMS Implementation Services

Software Training & Consultation

PCMS offers onsite training classes that include both program instruction as well as consultative implementation strategy development & execution sessions. Members of the PCMS training team possess numerous years of experience in mechanical integrity software applications as well as in-depth industry knowledge. Our training programs are tailored to the specific site's implementation initiatives. We will share implementation tips and strategies that have been applied within the 150+ PCMS worldwide client sites. Classes are typically 4 days in length, but can be customized to meet the individual facility's needs. Onsite training classes meet the requirements of PCMS procedure 75-PCP-001.

Training topics include:

Implementation Consultation

• Data Hierarchy set up and best practices
• Systemization/Circuitization
• PCMS Best Practices implementation recommendations

Program Instruction

• Basic program navigation
• Data entry techniques (mass data manipulation/UT Dataloggers/import/export)
• Defining PCMS fields and practical application
• Recording inspections
• Planning inspections

Data Analysis

• Identifying failures before they occur
• Addressing data anomalies
• Reviewing PCMS statistical outputs

Reporting

• Review of Key Performance Indicator (KPI) reports
• Creating custom reports for both public and private use
• Customizing dashboards
• Developing Web Reports

Administrative Training

• Global system settings and recommended practice
• Linking PCMS to the CMMS system and other plant systems
• Security administration

Risk Based Inspection (usually a workshop class format)

• Integrating the inspection and RBI process
• Data systemization and circuitization
• RBI Damage Mechanism screening and analysis
• Applying 'What-if' scenarios
• RBI Customization- a 'How to'

Onsite Implementation Support

MISTRAS is the only company in the marketplace that can offer certified Level I, Level II, and PCMS Project Management personnel. All Implementation levels are required to meet the requirements within PCMS Procedure 75-PCP-001. PCMS Implementers are given formal classroom instruction and must pass both a practical and written examination as well as satisfy the work and training hour requirements within the procedure.

Each certification level will have the ability to perform various tasks to support the implementation. An onsite implementer will ensure that the user is getting the most of the PCMS program and adhering to PCMS Best Practices. Others tasks may include:

• Streamlining and improving the site's PCMS implementation practices
• Providing efficient and accurate data entry
• Creating, deploying, and managing all reporting functions
• Data mining and reviewing of analytical outputs
• Developing and delivering customized training sessions to onsite personnel

MISTRAS Implementers are also afforded direct channels of communication with both a network of worldwide onsite PCMS implementers as well as MISTRAS PCMS Development teams.

Data Services

MISTRAS offers a wide variety of data services. Our expertise in the PCMS product makes us the number one service provider in this arena. Whether you are a site that needs support collapsing multiple data sources into one single data source or you have been running PCMS for a number of years and need a database 'tune-up', we cover all aspects to help guide you to a leading edge implementation.

Data Conversions

Our Data Conversion Team is led by industry experienced professionals that have comprehensive technical and working knowledge of other IDMS systems including UltraPIPE, Metgrity, MaxiTrak, Credo, Meridium, and Capstone to name a few. The conversion team will diligently work with your onsite personnel to deliver you a timely and successful data conversion.

• MISTRAS owns and operates a proprietary conversion program that links any data source type to PCMS, allowing you to collapse multiple data sources into one database.
• We provide a systematic procedural approach in the data conversion process. Our team will analyze data conditions, cleanse legacy data, electronically script specific rules, and safely transfer all legacy data to PCMS.
• Our team can electronically convert and link existing CML (Corrosion Monitoring Location) bubbles on existing inspection sketches to PCMS data

Database Optimizations

The Database Optimization Service provides a full diagnostic of the site's PCMS database. We analyze data conditions, configurations, implementation parameters, system settings, and overall data structure. A full report is provided with a priority of conditions discovered as well as an overall rating benchmarked against similar sites and detailing the necessary steps to improve the implementation.

Report Writing

The Data Service Team is comprised of individuals who have years of experience developing custom reports for a multitude of clients. We are experienced in all types of report writing tools and delivery applications such as Crystal, Crystal Server, Xcelsius, Business Objects applications, and PCMS report writers.

Data Entry

Any type of hard copy data can be sent to the PCMS data center for manual input. We will replicate your PCMS database at the PCMS Data Center, allowing you to continue to work within your production environment and avoiding any downtime. Upon completion, we electronically merge the data back into the production database.