Talking CMMS plus Maintenance and Reliability with Dr Howard Penrose MotorDoc LLC

Howard Penrose, A.K.A “MotorDoc” of MotorDoc LLC, engages in a conversation with Greg (host of CMMSradio) covering a range of topics related to maintenance programs, reliability engineering, and the challenges of integrating business goals with maintenance strategies in organizations. Howard emphasizes the significance of understanding the purpose of maintenance, optimizing equipment lifespan, and making design trade-offs to achieve cost-effective solutions.

We explore Howard’s experiences in designing electric motors, considering factors such as temperature rise and failure rates. The challenges of communication between different levels of management are highlighted, focusing on the need to align key performance indicators (KPIs) between maintenance departments and upper management.

Howard shares his personal interests, revealing a love for heavy metal and old folk music. He discusses his involvement in strength sports, particularly powerlifting, and how his work is intertwined with his hobbies. The concept of work-life balance is explored, with Howard expressing a strong alignment between his work and personal interests.

The episode concludes with insights into Howard’s activities outside of work, including his passion for writing, exploration of historical sites during travels, and experimentation with technology in his lab. The conversation provides a comprehensive view of Howard’s professional journey, insights into reliability engineering, and a glimpse into his personal interests and pursuits.

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