Precision and Predictive Maintenance

This course dives into the realms of precision and predictive maintenance. Explore the techniques of precision maintenance that optimize equipment performance and longevity. Learn the proactive strategies of predictive maintenance that enable you to anticipate and prevent equipment failures efficiently. Finally learn how to implement these tools and techniques to drive higher reliability for your organization.

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Take course number RA01068 when it’s offered next.

What You Will Learn:

In this course, you will learn to apply proven predictive maintenance approaches that optimize availability of equipment, reduce maintenance costs, and improve product quality. Our expert instructor will help you understand which PdM diagnostic technologies are best for your plant.

Who Should Attend:

  • Maintenance professionals: Maintenance managers, supervisors, planners, and technicians 
     
  • Engineers: Reliability engineers and maintenance and reliability engineers 
     
  • Leaders: Supervisors and leaders 
     
  • Other roles: Production supervisors, storeroom managers, operation coordinators, and materials management managers 

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Course Details: RA01068

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Course Outline

  • Introduction to Predictive Maintenance
  • Reactive Proactive Use of Predictive Tools
  • Introduction to the 5 Core Predictive Tools
  • Technologies in Predictive Maintenance
  • Understanding Failure Mechanisms and How They Apply To Predictive Maintenance
  • Implementing Predictive Maintenance
  • Understanding Precision Maintenance
  • Precision Tools and Techniques
  • Building a Precision Maintenance Program
  • Monitoring and Continuous Improvement
  • Discuss Common Issues with Implementations

Program Director & Instructors

  • Brian Hronchek

    Principal Trainer & Consultant

    Brian Hronchek is an Aerospace Engineering graduate of Purdue University with additional professional qualifications including Certified Maintenance and Reliability Professional (CMRP), Reliability Engineering Certification (REC) from Clemson University, ISO CAT II Vibration Analyst, and is a retired Captain of Marines with extensive experience in training, operations, and advising.

    Brian specializes in Reliability Engineering, Maintenance Planning, Leadership and Business Process Development through a holistic approach of mentoring and empowering individuals as the foundation for high performing organizations.

    After retiring from the Marines, Brian had the opportunity to work in oil and gas, spent time in the steel industry, and eventually found himself in a role as a predictive technology service provider before stepping into his current role of principal trainer and consultant.

    Brian likes to share many of his lessons learned through LinkedIn articles, professional lectures and workshops, as well as mentoring Purdue students getting ready to step out into the industry as young professionals.

    “Wealth is created through the transfer of knowledge,” and Brian is passionate about giving others every opportunity to learn.

  • Shon Isenhour

    Owner

    Shon Isenhour is an engineering graduate of North Carolina State University and has become an expert in the implementation of holistic reliability solutions using tools such as Total Productive Maintenance (TPM), Reliability Centered Maintenance (RCM), and Root Cause Analysis (RCA) as well as Six Sigma and Lean to drive significant bottom line results.

    Shon specializes in Adult Education, Business Process Management, Strategic Planning, Organizational Change Management, Leadership, Asset Management, and Reliability Engineering and has led improvement initiatives for industries such as pharmaceuticals, metals, petrochemical, paper, and power generation, among others. Shon has spoken on these topics at numerous professional conferences in the United States as well as Europe, South America, Africa, and the Middle East.

    Shon is a Certified Maintenance and Reliability Professional (CMRP), Certified Asset Management Assessor (CAMA) and has been certified by Prosci and Colorado State University as a Change Management Professional.

    Shon currently writes and manages one of the most visited industry-specific blogs, www.ReliabilityNow.com. This valued resource, with over 200 posts on topics ranging from manufacturing, leadership, reliability, and education, is viewed by over 4,000 visitors every month.

    When away from the asset management world, Shon lives reliability as a helicopter and airplane pilot and an avid fisherman. Nobody likes to be stranded in the air or on the water.

  • Program Director

    Jon Wellik

Course Administration

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Payment Options

If you are planning to attend an Interdisciplinary Professional Programs course, payment is required at the time of registration. Below are the payment options:

Pay by Credit Card

Enroll online and pay by credit card.

  • Search for the course on the website and then click on the Enroll Now button from the course webpage.
  • Enter all necessary course attendee information and payment information on the course enrollment page.
  • You will receive an email to confirm successful enrollment and payment.

Enroll over the phone and pay by credit card.

  • Call CERC Registrations at 608-262-2451.
  • Provide the registrations representative with:
    • the course name, dates, and/or course number.
    • the necessary course attendee information and payment information.
  • You will receive either a mailed document or an email to confirm successful enrollment payment.

Pay by Check

Mail in a completed registration form and check payable to UW Madison.

  • Fill out a registration form (found either in the back of the course brochure you received in the mail or here).
  • Prepare a check, made payable to UW Madison.
  • Mail the registration form and check to: CERC Registrations 21 N Park St, Ste 7101 Madison, WI 53715
  • You will receive either a mailed document or an email to confirm successful enrollment and payment.

Pay by Purchase Order

Military

If using SF-182 form, please call our registration number at 608-262-2451 or email interpro@union.wisc.edu for details and instructions.

Event Cancellation

We reserve the right to cancel a course due to insufficient enrollment or unforeseen events. If we cancel a course, participants will be notified via email or phone and will be given the option for a full refund or to transfer their registration and any fees paid to another course. We are not responsible for non-refundable plane tickets, hotel reservations, and other travel related expenses. For enrollee Course Cancellation, refer to notes on course page.

Course Notes

This course is part of the Maintenance and Reliability Management Certificate. Enhance your maintenance skills while earning a recognized credential.

"This course was very worthwhile–the instructor's depth of knowledge and communication skills were excellent."
—Nate Rife, P&H Mining Equipment

"This course will be very valuable in helping us set up our new maintenance program. Keep up the good work!"
—Stephen L. Gaston, Parsons Infrastructure

"Overall a very informative course. It made me think about actual predictive maintenance and also rethink our preventive maintenance philosophy."
—Joe Adam, Exide Technologies

Create a custom learning experience

We can deliver this course as an on-site learning experience tailored to your organization’s specific training needs.