Credential Name: Registered Planner (RP) Gold

Issuing Organization: international Association of Planners, Schedulers and Cost Controllers® (iAPSCC®)

Credential Description: The Registered Planner (RP) credential, issued by iAPSCC®, recognizes professionals who demonstrate expertise in planning industrial maintenance and capital projects within the process industries. This certification validates a planner's ability to develop comprehensive strategies for efficient plant operations, equipment maintenance, and facility upgrades. RPs are skilled in the planning of routine maintenance, STO events, and Capital Projects with a focus on maximizing uptime and minimizing operational disruptions.

Earning Criteria:

• Minimum of 8 years of experience in industrial maintenance or capital project planning in the process industry
• Initial completion of the iAPSCC® Knowledge Engine™ ( iKE™).
• Documentation of industrial trade level training and experience by a recognized certifying body.
• Industrial maintenance or capital project planning experience within a process industry verified by a completed 360° Verified Reference check comprised of three supervisory, two peer, and two subordinate level professional recommendations.
• Agreement to adhere to iAPSCC®'s Code of Ethics and Professional Conduct

Skills:

• Safety regulations and compliance (e.g., OSHA standards)
• Equipment lifecycle management
• Technical documentation and work order creation
• Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS) proficiency
• Maintenance planning
• Inventory management and spare parts forecasting
• Cost estimation and budgeting
• Resource allocation and optimization
• Preventive maintenance strategy development
• Risk assessment and mitigation
• Reliability-centered maintenance principles
• Data analysis and performance metrics tracking
• Stakeholder communication and management
• Shutdown and turnaround planning
• Effective team leadership skills

Recommended Job Titles:

• Maintenance or Capital Project Planning Lead
• STO Planner
• Industrial Maintenance Planner
• Capital Project Planner
• Turnaround Coordinator
• Plant Operations Planner
• Facility Upgrade Specialist

Expiration: The RP credential is valid for 3 years. Renewal requires 2000 hours of continuing experience and evidence of ongoing professional development in industrial maintenance and capital project planning within the process industries and to remain as a Sustaining Member of the iAPSCC® in good standing.