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At Reliability - It Matters! We try to dispel common misconceptions around Reliability and speak to Industry experts on their Reliability journey and leverage their experience. We will also break down complex Reliability topics and explain them in a simple manner.
Tune in to hear an insightful conversation.
You can reach out to Phil via Linkedin.
In this episode, I speak with Sandeep Jadhav about Machine Learning and Artificial Intelligence in Maintenance and Reliability.
We discuss the implementation of Machine Learning in the Industry, the challenges it presents, and what can be done to implement it successfully.
In this episode of Reliability — It Matters, we’re heading to space — and straight into the fascinating world of probability plots, random failures, and what your data really says about your assets.
Our guest, an engineer from Blue Origin, joins us to unpack the crucial difference between looking at failure data for a single component versus an entire fleet. We dig into why probability plots are powerful tools for spotting patterns, busting myths like the misuse of MTBF, and how good (or bad!) data practices can make or break your reliability insights — whether you’re launching rockets or keeping things running here on Earth.
If you’ve ever wondered how to get real insights from failure data — beyond the averages and assumptions — this one’s for you. Buckle up! 🚀🔍
You can reach out to Ayaz through Linkedin.
In this episode, I speak with Philip Sage about the MTBF (again), but with a focus on its indiscriminate use to describe electronic component failures.
Phil shares the history of its use and how it has become the de facto metric.
If you want to learn more about how to assess the Reliability of your Electronic components, then you should reach out to Phil through Linkedin or his website (https://mantua.group/).
If you want to learn more, reach out to Shane through LinkedIn .
In this episode, I speak with Philip Sage about organizations’ challenges with recording failure data and making the most of it, how this affects their ability to make data-driven decisions, and their inability to apply an Asset Management framework specific to their risk profile.
If you want to learn more about creating an Asset Management framework tailored to your needs reach out to Philip Sage through Linkedin.
If you want to learn more about the different distributions, feel free to ask me or Miguel, and we will be more than happy to help where we can.
So grab your hard hat and let’s break ground on some eye-opening conversations that can transform the way you think about reliability in mining.
If you have a question and want to contact Miguel, you can get in touch via Linkedin.
In this episode, I speak with Cameron Wight about the importance of enabling maintainers to understand the decision-making process behind the maintenance they perform and why it is important to write the work instructions to allow correct execution and capture the correct level of information. Cameron also shares his experience in the defense, maritime, and communication industries.
In this episode, I speak with Philip Sage. Today, we’re diving into the murky waters of Mean Time Between Failures, or as some of us like to call it, ‘Maybe This’ll Be Fine’. We’ll uncover why relying on MTBF can sometimes be as risky as trusting your umbrella on a windy day. But don’t worry, we’ve got you covered with some solid alternatives that won’t leave you high and dry!
In this episode, I spoke with CMDR Simon Moore from the Royal Australian Navy and Truong Nguyen from Babcock. We discussed what drives a Reliability Culture in the Navy and how it can be improved. Additionally, we explore the differences between Maintenance and Reliability in the defense industry compared to Mining or Oil and Gas, and the starkly different consequences they entail
If you would like to join the RAN and work with amazing people like CMDR Moore then you can find additional information here. [Read more…]
If you want to learn more about Defect Elimination, you can reach out to Philip on LinkedIn.
In this episode, I spoke with David and we chatted about the parallels across the commercial aviation and defense maritime industry. David shared his experience of what it was like working for an airline and what lessons can be adopted across the defense sector. We talk about the general population’s expectations and how the Airline Industry has been at the forefront of delivering world-class maintenance.
If you have a question for David, you can contact him via Linkedin.
In this episode, I speak to Grahame Paton who worked in the Royal Australian Navy for over 30 years and currently works as a Reliability Engineer. He shares his view as an Electronic Maintenance Technician on the importance of involving maintainers when making decisions on maintenance changes.
We also spoke about the wonderful life the Navy has to offer, and its pros and cons but as Grahame says he wouldn’t have it any other way and is very proud and happy that he served for 30 years.
If you want to get in touch with Grahame Paton, you can message him through Linkedin.
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All views expressed in this post are my own and do not represent the opinions or perspectives of any organization, company, or entity I may be associated with. It’s important to note that the content shared here reflects my thoughts, experiences, and insights.
If you want to get in contact with Chris, you can contact him via Linkedin.
