Reliability - It Matters!

In this episode, I had a wonderful chat with Hongan. He refreshed my memory on the Weibull Distribution, and we discussed the pitfalls of using the wrong distribution and my favourite, MTBF. If this is your first time hearing about Weibull Distribution, then you've come to the right place. We also talked about a free tool which Hongan has created for all Reliability Engineers - FreeWeibull If...

In this episode, I speak with Philip Sage from Mantua Group, and we discuss Remaining Useful Life. We discuss how to calculate it, its importance, and how we can get it wrong. 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. You can reach out to Sandeep via LinkedIn .

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...

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://ma...

In this episode, I speak with Shane Scriven about Artificial Intelligence (AI) in Asset Management and Reliability Engineering. We talk about how AI can transform Reliability practices and help us make better decisions faster. 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...

In this episode, Miguel and I discuss Failure Distributions and how to interpret their information. We discuss everything from probability plots to CDFs and PDFs. 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.

In this episode, I enjoyed having Miguel on the podcast. We talked all about misconceptions surrounding reliability in the mining industry . From the common mix-ups between maintenance and reliability engineering to the often-overlooked strategies for enhancing the role of a reliability engineer, we’re tackling it all. We’ll discuss what it takes to become a better reliability engineer, clarify th...

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 hi...

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 lik...

In this episode, I speak with Philip Sage about Root Cause Analysis and Defect Elimination. I wanted to understand the difference between both and learn where they can be applied. Philip shares his experiences and what defect elimination can do for your organization. If you want to learn more about Defect Elimination, you can reach out to him 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...

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 h...

Join me in this episode as I sit down with the insightful Christopher Butt to unravel the keys to securing that coveted role in an organization. From our shared experiences with Hiring Managers to practical tips on acing job interviews, we delve into what sets Reliability Engineers apart in the hiring process. If you want to get in contact with Chirs, you can contact him via LinkedIn .

In this episode, I speak with Luke and hear his thoughts on the level of Statistical knowledge required to become a good Reliability Engineer. This is a very open-ended question as the logical answer to this problem seems to be, it depends. The dependencies arise from what you want to achieve as a Reliability Engineer. Listen to this podcast, if you want to learn more about the depth of Statistics...

In this episode, I speak with Erik about the importance of Work Management and planning and scheduling. This is an aspect that is quite often overlooked when thinking about Maintenance Strategy improvement. Eirk talks about the key elements organizations need to consider to improve their Work Management and this includes Priotiization of Work Orders, the Value of Productivity, and holding your peo...

In this episode, Shane Scriven and I, continue our conversation from the previous episode and build on Reliability Modelling basics. We talk about the differences between Modelling & Simulation and how uncertainty plays a key role. We also discuss the various inputs required for simulating our assets and gain valuable insights for spare optimization, labour hours and cost estimation and ofcour...

In this episode, I speak with Shane Scriven about Reliability Modelling. Understanding the basics and building blocks of a Reliability Model is essential. The applications of Reliability Modelling are many, starting from the design all the way to its operation. The primary inputs to building a Reliability Model are component failure rates, repair times, & system configuration. The model output...

In this episode, I speak with Sandeep Jadhav about Hypothesis Testing. We talk about what Hypothesis Testing is and why we need it. If you want to understand what the "p" value is and interpret that, you've come to the right place. Sandeep explains the concept of the Null alternate hypothesis as well as the producer's risk or as he likes to call it an overreaction in the simplest...

In this episode, I speak with Teeshal Bal about what it takes to be a great leader and the challenges engineering professionals face when making the transition to a leadership role. The biggest struggle is understanding the difference between technical leadership and adaptive leadership. We often forget that we cannot look at people simply as numbers, people are highly complex, and understanding t...

Integrated Logistics Support (ILS) and Logistics Support Analysis (LSA) are terms commonly used in the Defence Industry but in other industries, it is not discussed. However, the different facets of LSA such as FMECA, RCM, Maintenance Task Analysis & Level of Repair Analysis are performed but these activities lack cohesion and are often performed in isolation or as disparate activities. In thi...

In this episode, I speak with Fahad Izhar about Reliability and its relation to Safety. We discuss the delicate balance of maintaining high-Reliability and ensuring the safety of the end user. Exploring this relation got us talking about how System Requirements impact how this balance can be achieved. We ended the episode briefly talking about what the future Reliability Engineer will be expected...

My understanding of the Internet of things (IoT 4.0) was rather rudimentary. In this episode, I speak with Sunil Vedula from Nanoprecise to enhance my understanding of the basics of IoT 4.0. We talk about the challenges, constraints, and benefits. This is a great episode to dip your feet in the world of IoT and predictive maintenance.  If you want to learn more about IoT, get in contact...