Comparesoft Maintenance Podcasts

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The CEO of PlantQuest, Gerard Carton, discusses the challenges faced in high-compliance environments in the Pharma, Oil & Gas, and Engineering Sectors and his journey from apprentice to CEO.



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Roy Milne, MD & Principal Consultant at newly-formed company Asset ONE, talks extensively about the progress and limitless capabilities of maintenance techniques and predictive maintenance strategies through the use of advanced technologies such as artificial intelligence.



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Lee Dorman, Director at Precise Fire & Security Ltd, details the success of switching from pen and paper and spreadsheets to introducing an automated CRM system that has helped to eliminate human error and reduce reactive maintenance call outs.



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Dean Williamson, NDT Coordinator at Wabtec UK, details how advancements in technology can lead to quicker turnarounds at high standards when it comes to non-destructive testing through ultrasound and eddy current techniques.



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Managing Director of Maintain Reliability, Will Ocean, opens up about the importance of understanding and deploying reliability-centred maintenance activities to meet vital KPIs.



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Alek Zelnins draws on his 12 years of experience as Maintenance Supervisor at Unilever to share his views on achieving the ultimate goal of world-class maintenance and zero breakdowns with a skilled team of mechanics.



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James Maile shares his valuable experience and lessons learnt in a maintenance management career that has taken him from Mechanical Engineer at Crown Holdings to Operations Manager at AJS Asset Care.



Roy Cribb Dissects the Future of Preventative Maintenance

Episode 12

Maintenance Management Podcast

 

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Reliability and Maintenance Consultant, Roy Cribb, shares valuable tips from his 25 years of experience on the importance of looking after your machines and having the right maintenance management tools in place.



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Specialist engineering and maintenance trainer, Matthew Laskaj leans on his experience in maintenance management to highlight the importance of mastering the fundamentals and why it's important to understand your data before purchasing a CMMS.



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Mark Timmins, Head of Maintenance Delivery at Travelodge Hotels, shares his expertise on maintenance management at one of the UK's biggest hotel chains including the impact of COVID-19 and the positive outcomes of in-sourcing work.



Uptime & Maintenance Best Practices from Andy Gailey

Episode 9

Maintenance Management Podcast

 

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Andy Gailey, a leading Uptime Consultant, with 21 years experience at PepsiCo, shares his best practices on maintenance management.



Maintenance & Facilities Management at Brompton Bicycle

Episode 8

Maintenance Management Podcast

 

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Brompton Bicycle, Iconic British brand (think folding bicycles) is the largest manufacturer of bikes in the UK. Philip Dewson who is the Head of Maintenance and Facilities at Brompton Bicycle shares his insight and best practices on maintenance management.



Maintenance Management at Network Rail

Episode 7

Maintenance Management Podcast

 

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Get to know the approach and tactical techniques Tim uses to maintain Network Rail. Insights include building Maintenance Culture, When to use spreadsheets, using CMMS or EAM Software and practical advice on Maintenance Management.



Maintenance Management of Oil Wells

Episode 6

Maintenance Management Podcast

 

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Oil and Gas industry is a high Capex and Opex industry. Maintaining assets in the industry is not just about uptime but also about the availability of the most used commodity. Konrad Ritter, Maintenance Manager at Halliburton shares insights on how he manages multi-million dollar oil assets.



 

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Michael Lewis, Maintenance Manager at The Wave (which is the UK's First Artificial Lake) offers insight on why condition monitoring is important and how to build an impactful maintenance culture. 



Effective Maintenance Management Improves Revenue

Episode 4

Planned Maintenance is Everywhere

 

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Peter Young who has worked with Weatherspoon, YO! Sushi, Wagamama and Byron shares the ins and outs of maintenance management in the hospitality industry. Maintaining Grills and Dishwashers is much more interesting than you think!



An Experienced Maintenance Engineer is Invaluable

Episode 3

Maintenance Management Podcast

 

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Ryan Batchelor who started his career with the British Army and now is a Maintenance Manager at Britvic Plc. (Makers of Robinsons, Pepsi, Tango, 7Up and other well known brands) shares maintenance management best practices.



Set Collaborative Maintenance Culture

Episode 2

Maintenance Management Podcast

 

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Jonathan Larkin talks about why he moved from investment management to maintenance management. Jonathan discusses insights on how to set collaborative maintenance culture and how leading from the front remains a winning maintenance management strategy.



5 Step Process to Set Maintenance Culture

Episode 1

Maintenance Management Podcast

 

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Get to know why the buy-in on your maintenance plan from your peers is vital to setting a winning maintenance culture. Know how Bill Debrae (President of MRAC) focusses on the interlinks between maintenance processes, people and systems to optimise costs and increase asset uptime.