Precision and Predictive Maintenance

This course dives into the realms of precision and predictive maintenance. Explore the techniques of precision maintenance that optimize equipment performance and longevity. Learn the proactive strategies of predictive maintenance that enable you to anticipate and prevent equipment failures efficiently. Finally learn how to implement these tools and techniques to drive higher reliability for your organization.

• Maintenance professionals: Maintenance managers, supervisors, planners, and technicians 
   
• Engineers: Reliability engineers and maintenance and reliability engineers 
   
• Leaders: Supervisors and leaders 
   
• Other roles: Production supervisors, storeroom managers, operation coordinators, and materials management managers 

This course is part of the Maintenance and Reliability Management Certificate. Enhance your maintenance skills while earning a recognized credential.

• Introduction to Predictive Maintenance
• Reactive Proactive Use of Predictive Tools
• Introduction to the 5 Core Predictive Tools
• Technologies in Predictive Maintenance
• Understanding Failure Mechanisms and How They Apply To Predictive Maintenance
• Implementing Predictive Maintenance
• Understanding Precision Maintenance
• Precision Tools and Techniques
• Building a Precision Maintenance Program
• Monitoring and Continuous Improvement
• Discuss Common Issues with Implementations

"This course was very worthwhile–the instructor's depth of knowledge and communication skills were excellent."
—Nate Rife, P&H Mining Equipment

"This course will be very valuable in helping us set up our new maintenance program. Keep up the good work!"
—Stephen L. Gaston, Parsons Infrastructure

"Overall a very informative course. It made me think about actual predictive maintenance and also rethink our preventive maintenance philosophy."
—Joe Adam, Exide Technologies

Brian Hronchek

Brian Hronchek is an Aerospace Engineering graduate of Purdue University with additional professional qualifications including Certified Maintenance and Reliability Professional (CMRP), Reliability Engineering Certification (REC) from Clemson University, ISO CAT II Vibration Analyst, and is a retired Captain of Marines with extensive experience in training, operations, and advising.

Brian specializes in Reliability Engineering, Maintenance Planning, Leadership and Business Process Development through a holistic approach of mentoring and empowering individuals as the foundation for high performing organizations.

After retiring from the Marines, Brian had the opportunity to work in oil and gas, spent time in the steel industry, and eventually found himself in a role as a predictive technology service provider before stepping into his current role of principal trainer and consultant.

Brian likes to share many of his lessons learned through LinkedIn articles, professional lectures and workshops, as well as mentoring Purdue students getting ready to step out into the industry as young professionals.

“Wealth is created through the transfer of knowledge,” and Brian is passionate about giving others every opportunity to learn.

Shon Isenhour

Shon Isenhour Is an engineering graduate of North Carolina State University and has become an expert in the implementation of holistic reliability solutions. He specializes in adult education, business process management, strategic planning, organizational change management, leadership, asset management, and reliability engineering.