In this episode of Upon Further Inspection, Branden asks Greg about his extensive career in mechanical integrity and reliability, starting as a chief chemist at Dutch Boy Paints to becoming a key figure at Monsanto, DNV, and finally, at Equity Engineering. 

Throughout the episode, Greg discusses his passion for chemistry and metallurgy, the evolution of risk-based inspection (RBI), and the technological advancements in non-destructive evaluation (NDE). He shares insights on the importance of mentoring, the integration of safety, environment, and profitability in the industry, and the educational mission behind Inspectioneering. Greg’s experience is so varied and extensive that we had to divide up his introduction into two parts, listen to episode three for the next chapter in Greg’s history. 

00:00 Introduction to the Mechanical Integrity Podcast

00:45 Greg's Background and Career Beginnings

01:47 Transition to Monsanto and Early Career Challenges

05:05 Learning and Mentorship at Monsanto

14:19 The Evolution of Mechanical Integrity and RBI

23:28 Navigating Regulatory Challenges and Industry Changes

26:43 Regulator Types and Early Career Moves

27:47 Developing the Lotus Tool and Founding Inspectioneering

29:21 Educating the Industry and Regulator Training

34:45 Return to DNV and the Rise of RBI

38:45 Equity Engineering and Industry Collaborations

45:31 Exploring IT and Software in the Industry

47:36 Reflecting on Inspectioneering's Impact and Future Goals

49:14 Podcast Goals and Future Discussions

54:13 Conclusion and Credits