Specialist Event | Reliability Excellence Bootcamp

Reliability Excellence Bootcamp

Break the cycle of reactive maintenance and build a more reliable operation. This practical two-day Reliability Excellence Bootcamp brings together Simon Murray, Karl Howard and Rafe Britton to help you strengthen the Maintenance–Operations partnership, measure what matters and choose predictive technologies that deliver value. From simple lubrication improvements to sharper preventive maintenance and practical uses for AI, you’ll leave with tools and clear priorities to reduce failures, justify investment and put improvements into action at your site.

Agenda:

Session 1 - The Language of Reliability

In this session we will explore how the team culture will change as you transition from a

maintenance mindset to asset management thinking and you will learn how to use visual

models to engage all departments so that Maintenance and Operations can form The

Perfect Partnership.

Building on this we will create your Reliability dashboard, understanding what measures and

charts are required to drive the right daily behaviours.

Session 2 – Beyond Condition Monitoring

Predictive Maintenance is now a must have. Here Karl will show you how to justify the

investment in your program and how to prove the ROI to the business.

We will uncover how the core methodologies (Vibration, Ultrasound, Thermography and

Motion Amplification) work together to create a holistic reliability strategy with quick wins.

You will leave this session with an understanding of which tool to apply where, how to avoid

alarm fatigue and how to match the technology to your asset criticality. Of course, Ai,

automation, IoT and wireless technologies will all be covered.

Session 3 – Lubrication Strategy: Small Changes, Big Reliability Gains

What could you change about your lube program next week to improve reliability at your

site?

This practical half-day session focuses on the low-hanging fruit of lubrication: simple, low-

tech improvements with the potential to deliver significant returns through fewer failures, less

waste and more consistent maintenance.

Building on the maintenance strategy and reliability sessions, we’ll turn lubrication

fundamentals into actions attendees can take straight back to their workplace. From the

lubricant store to the machine, we’ll explore where everyday practices go wrong, how to spot the gaps and which improvements to tackle first.

Session 4 – The perfect PM

In this final session you will bring together everything you have learnt over the 2 days and complete a “Fast Track RCM”.

Blending PMO, RCM and FMECA this approach will give you 80% of the wins in 10% of the time of the traditional tools as we create a robust reliability strategy.

Can Ai do any better? To wrap up the boot camp we will explore how Ai can be used to

optimise your maintenance processes.

Presenters:

Simon Murray | Reliability Coach, Your Maintenance Coach| LinkedIn

Bricks, Bread and Battleships… For over 30 years Simon has been creating, leading and

coaching high-performance maintenance & reliability teams.

Simon has implemented his practical strategies in small family businesses and global

corporations alike with a particular fondness for helping teams to break out of the reactive cycle. He now speaks, trains and coaches around the world, working with organisations ready to take their maintenance, reliability and asset management thinking to the next level.

Rafe Britton | Technical Director, Lubrication Expert| LinkedIn

Rafe Britton is a Chartered Professional Engineer and independent lubrication consultant who helps industrial teams improve equipment reliability and reduce lubrication costs. His background spans operations engineering and lubricant supply, including 13 years at ExxonMobil.

As the creator of the Lubrication Explained YouTube channel and host of the Lubrication

Experts podcast; Rafe makes lubrication science accessible and practical. He holds

advanced machinery lubrication qualifications and focuses on helping maintenance teams identify simple, achievable improvements that deliver real value on site.

Karl Howard | Reliability & Predictive Maintenance Specialist | LinkedIn

Defence, Healthcare, Mining and everything in between. For over 25 years Karl has built maintenance and reliability programmes where downtime simply isn't an option. Skilled in transitioning OEM model’s to optimised maintenance, covering criticality, spares, FMEA, and operator and engineer training.
Today Karl helps organisations move from reactive maintenance to condition-based and predictive strategies. He holds a Bachelor of Technology and is a graduate in Business Management.
Karl is a Committee Member of the Asset Management Council Australia and a regular conference speaker. His focus is practical, data-driven reliability improvements that teams can sustain on site.

Who should attend?
This event is aimed at leaders and practitioners responsible for keeping equipment reliable and improving maintenance performance, including:

• Maintenance and Reliability Managers looking to reduce breakdowns and move beyond reactive maintenance.

• Maintenance Engineers, Planners and Supervisors wanting practical tools to improve everyday maintenance.

• Operations and Production Leaders keen to reduce downtime and strengthen the partnership with Maintenance.

• Asset Managers and Engineering Managers responsible for maintenance strategy, technology investment and asset performance.

• Experienced technicians and emerging maintenance leaders ready to broaden their reliability knowledge.

It’s particularly relevant for teams caught in a cycle of breakdowns who want a clear, practical way forward.

When do registrations close?
Registrations close seven days before the event. 
Registrations are on a "first-come, first-served" basis. 
There are no allocated seats with membership.

Who can I contact for further information? 

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