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 • 23 episodes
Upon Further Inspection
Latest Episodes
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
Episode 20 - Year in Review
In the 20th episode, we mark a significant milestone, reflecting on our past guests and their diverse insights. We express gratitude to our guests and their employers for the invaluable conversations that have helped broaden the podcast’s scope...
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Season 1
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Episode 20
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17:00
Episode 19 - From Transition to Transformation (featuring Alexander Gonzalez)
In part 2 of our interview with Alex Gonzalez, we dive into the challenges and opportunities of implementing mechanical integrity programs in modern facilities. Alex shares his experiences rolling out RBI and inspection management platforms acr...
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Season 1
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Episode 19
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38:51
Episode 18 - From Tropics to Tundra (featuring Alexander Gonzalez)
In part 1 of our interview, we welcome Alex Gonzalez, an asset performance management specialist with extensive experience in the mechanical integrity field. Alex traces his career from his studies in materials engineering and metallurgy in Ven...
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Season 1
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Episode 18
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44:16
