In the inaugural episode of Upon Further Inspection, hosts Branden Stucky and Greg Alvarado kick things off with a conversation about their journeys in mechanical integrity and why this podcast exists. 

From the power of mentorship to the future of technology, they chat about what’s shaping the reliability and inspection world. They also explore how the industry continues to balance safety, environmental responsibility, and profitability. It’s an honest, insightful start to a series built on sharing knowledge and elevating the people behind the work.

00:00 Introduction to the Podcast

00:41 Meet the Hosts: Branden and Greg

02:04 Branden's Journey into Mechanical Integrity

07:27 The Role of Technology in Mechanical Integrity

10:41 Challenges and Future of the Industry

18:23 Goals and Vision for the Podcast

31:21 Conclusion and Final Thoughts 

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Episode Acronyms & Abbreviations

• API - American Petroleum Institute (USA)
• CML - condition monitoring locations
• ERP - enterprise resource planning
• OSHA - Occupational Safety & Health Administration (USA)
• PSM - process safety management (USA)
• RBI - risk-based inspection
• ROI - return on investment

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