Upon Further Inspection
Upon Further Inspection, the mechanical integrity podcast, uses engaging interviews to celebrate the people, stories, and real-world industrial reliability experiences.
Every episode explores topics that matter most to professionals in oil & gas, refining, petrochemical, and other process industries. Through in-depth conversations with industry experts, we discuss themes like continuous improvement, safety, technology advancements, compliance, risk-based inspection, and professional growth.
Podcasting since 2025 • 26 episodes
Upon Further Inspection
Latest Episodes
Codes, Committees, and Critical Thinking (featuring Brent Ray)
In part 2 of our conversation with Brent Ray, we take a deeper look at his extensive work with industry codes and standards through API, ASME, and NBIC. Brent reflects on how reviewing a marked up draft of API 571 in 2003 helped launch a path t...
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Season 2
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Episode 5
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46:50
Curiosity, Caves, and Carbon Steel (featuring Brent Ray)
In part 1 of our interview with Brent Ray, Fixed Equipment & Mechanical Integrity Specialist at Marathon Petroleum, we explore the experiences and influences that helped shape his engineering perspective. After opening with a pair of grippi...
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Season 2
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Episode 4
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59:27
Why Some RBI Programs Fail While Others Flourish
In this episode of Upon Further Inspection, we explore the most common missteps and best practices in RBI implementation, examining what separates programs that deliver lasting value from those that fall short. The discussion highlights the imp...
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Season 2
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Episode 3
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29:02
Metal Wants to Return to Its Simple Form (featuring Lionel Roberts)
In part 1 of our interview with Lionel Roberts, he reflects on his early career at Canadian refineries, where limited resources and mentorship pushed him to think creatively and build a strong professional network.The conversation delves...
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Season 2
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Episode 2
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40:40
Plans Are Worthless, but Planning Is Everything
In this episode of Upon Further Inspection, we explore the challenges and best practices for optimizing enterprise asset management systems while maintaining high availability and safety performance. The discussion highlights the importance of ...
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Season 2
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Episode 1
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32:03
