August 1, 2025

### Tourmaline Oil

**Todd Maheux,**  
**‍** General Manager Operations

Since beginning operations in 2008, through a series of strategic acquisitions, farm-ins and land acquisitions combined with its active capital exploration and development program, Tourmaline has assembled an extensive undeveloped land position with a large, multi-year drilling inventory and operating control of important natural gas processing and transportation infrastructure in three core long-term growth areas.

The rapid growth of Tourmaline required a solution for Asset and maintenance management to ensure safe and compliant operations. After extensive evaluations, marsworx was chosen as our CMMS solution.

**The Challenge**

Threat of Equipment Failures: Jeopardizing production goals/Constant Pressure: Health and safety standards, regulatory compliance, and environmental benchmarks. ​

**The Solution = Evaluation and Adopting a CMMS**  
Focus on preventive maintenance in key areas:  
- Asset Integrity  
- Electrical & Instrumentation (E&I)  
- Rotating Equipment

Initial Struggles = Manual Processes: Reliance on data in multiple systems/formats/quality and reactive fixes led to inefficiencies.

**Implementation Impact = Real-Time Data Utilization**: Enabled scheduling of regular inspections and maintenance tasks/Staff Engagement: Increased involvement as they witnessed tangible benefits.

**Journey of Discovery**

**Business Process​**  
Empower Employees: Providing structure and clarity helps employees understand their roles, boosting confidence and productivity.

**Data Quality​**  
Importance of Quality: Poor data quality can lead to unnecessary expenses and decreased stakeholder trust. Ensuring high data standards is crucial for decision-making.

**Training​**  
Building Buy-In: Comprehensive training fosters commitment and equips employees with the skills they need to contribute effectively.

**Buy-In​**  
User Feedback: Actively seeking user input during the refinement process enhances system acceptance and effectiveness.

**Right Size Resources​**  
Resource Allocation: Tailoring resources to align with specific workflows, such as mobile groups or adding resources such as asset management specialists and maintenance analysts continues to optimize efficiency.

**Right Size Functionality​**  
Feature Alignment: Ensuring that system functionalities, like Fire & Gas or EFM, meet user needs without overwhelming them is essential for effective adoption.

**Change Management​**  
Identify Champions of Change: Engaging enthusiastic supporters can help facilitate smoother transitions and inspire others to embrace change.

**Quality Release Management​**  
Avoiding Regression: Users are more likely to resist change if they encounter regressions or issues after updates, emphasizing the need for thorough testing and user support.

**Underestimate Implementation Time​**  
Realistic Timelines: Acknowledging the time required for training and adjustment is vital. Integrating new systems into existing priorities can be challenging.

**The “so what” of this story?**  
Tourmaline not only boosted production capacity and asset reliability but also greatly enhanced overall operational efficiency. Team members can now visualize their tasks, communicate in real-time, and hold each other accountable.

By prioritizing preventive maintenance within marsworx, we have positioned ourselves for sustained success in a competitive market, proving that **the right tools can drive impactful change.**

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