Kemijoki outsourced the operation and maintenance of its hydropower plants
Cooperation
began in 2014
c. 80 employees
transferred work from Kemijoki Oy to Caverion, in accordance with the agreement
Integration
succeeded well and corporate responsibility was emphasised
We chose Caverion because they showed commitment in responsible operations. We emhasised hydro power expertise and its continuity.
Sakke Rantala, Chief Operating Officer of Kemijoki Oy
Objectives
- The availability and reliability of power plants must be maintained at a high level in order to ensure reliable, flexible and renewable hydropower production.
- In order to develop production and maintenance operations, the hydropower expertise and development of the company and its partners' employees must be taken care of, which is a key part of Kemijoki Oy's corporate responsibility program.
- In order to improve operational efficiency, new solutions and innovations must be developed.
Solutions
- Kemijoki Oy is an expert and customer organization for hydropower production, a significant part of whose operations are procured from service providers.
- We work closely with Kemijoki Oy in the technical maintenance and upkeep of the Kemi and Lieksanjoki water power plants and in the operation of production systems.
- We are actively involved in the development of new innovations and solutions that can be used to produce climate-friendly hydropower more efficiently. Maintenance operations will be improved, for example, through digital-based predictive maintenance solutions.
- We are responsible for the operation and maintenance of Kemijoki Oy's 18 hydropower plants located in the Kemi and Lieksanjoki watersheds.
