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.
Upon Further Inspection
Episode 10 - Brilliant Whiz Kid (featuring John Reynolds)
In episode 10, ‘Brilliant Whiz Kid,' Branden and Greg continue their conversation with industry legend John Reynolds. Join us as we look to the future of mechanical integrity and the integration of artificial intelligence.
In the final part of this three-part series, listen to an in-depth discussion that starts with the application of artificial intelligence in fixed equipment mechanical integrity (FEMI) and ends with insights into the value of networking and building competency improvement plans. Once again, John Reynolds uses his extensive career to highlight the value of engaging with colleagues across the industry and within your company to help you grow professionally. Remember, your education will continue well beyond the completion of a university degree.
This was final segment of our interview with industry legend, John Reynolds. You may find part 1 “The Mountains We Still Need to Climb” and part 2 “RBI Was the Way of the Future” wherever you get your podcasts.
00:45 AI and Big Data in Mechanical Integrity
05:58 Why Everyone Should Network
10:09 Developing Competency Improvement Plans
16:36 Participation in Process Safety & MI Audits
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Episode Acronyms & Abbreviations
AI - Artificial Intelligence
API – American Petroleum Institute
ASME – American Society of Mechanical Engineers
FEMI – Fixed Equipment Mechanical Integrity
NACE – National Association of Corrosion Engineers, now known as AMPP (Association for Materials Protection & Performance)
NLP – Natural Language Processing
RBI – Risk-based Inspection
SCI – API Subcommittee on Inspection
SMEs – Subject Matter Experts
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