SCADA |
davidhope & associates pty ltd independent consultant to the utilities industry in strategic planning, business justification, determination of client needs, and implementation strategies and plans for SCADA and general technology programs |
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Having trouble gaining approval from management or acceptance by users for your SCADA Project? |
This may be because you aren't able to demonstrate a satisfactory Benefit Cost Ratio. SCADA projects are often only able to be justified on their strategic benefits. Typically, operational savings (from reduced electricity costs, reduced staffing, etc.) in Public Utilities only provide enough benefits to cover around 5 - 20% of the scheme costs. Or maybe it is because your organisation is wary of implementing technology projects. This wariness can be reduced by presenting an overall SCADA Strategy and Program, which canvasses the implications of your various options, including "do nothing". The strategy should also cover implementation options. A planned implementation program can save 20% or more in capital costs, and involve many fewer implementation risks, than an ad hoc, wait until we're forced into it, series of projects. It is ironic that many Utilities implement modern, non-core systems (e.g. financial, email) with far less angst than can sometimes be the case when considering the modernisation of SCADA systems, which are key to the operation of core assets. |
The Strategic Benefits of modern SCADA systems include: |
Improved operating and customer service capability Opportunities to standardise operating procedures and better utilise staff Reduced incident risks: through the reduction in the number and severity of operational incidents; and through the improved capability to respond (remote monitoring, remote control, and the ability to control groups of assets as a system) when an incident does occur More knowledgeable and capable staff, learning through the power of the technology More motivated and flexible staff Better ability to negotiate with Regulators and lawmakers Improved capital and maintenance planning, through the availability of quality information, which is integrated and readily usable Improved ability to integrate with other company information systems, such as financial, customer, maintenance management, planning, geographic, email, etc. Better company image through being able to demonstrate competitiveness and competence in the marketplace Modern capabilities in key areas are a prerequisite for leading companies |
David Hope has had over 30 years experience in a large Public Utility, and understands the issues and technology from the operator's perspective. David's experience spans planning, design, construction, operations and maintenance, as well as strategic planning, business planning, high level policy, and general management. In recent years, David has been responsible for SCADA Business Cases worth over $Aus150 million, and for their successful implementation, including program strategies, client representative functions, and project management. |
David is now an independent consultant based in Sydney, Australia who would be very happy to talk to you about your project, anywhere in the world. |
Services include analysing problems, assistance with early planning via workshops or value management studies, preparing strategies for integrating SCADA with other technologies, preparing and implementing strategies for gaining acceptance among the users of the new technology in your organisation, preparing strategies for the use of the new technology by the operators and other users, preparing business cases, helping with bids and relationships with clients, preparing implementation strategies and setting up programs and projects, managing programs or projects. Cell Phone +61 419 247 547 - Telephone+61 2 9402 0274 |
