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Reliable Manufacturing® For Project and Construction Engineers

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Training 1 - Leadership LEAD-8000

Reliable Manufacturing® For Project and Construction Engineers

Equip engineers to embed reliability into capital projects — preventing the specification, assembly, and commissioning failures that cause most early breakdowns.

3 Days Duration
On-Site Location
Hands-On Format
10-15 Recommended Participants
Overview

What this course is about

This hands-on course equips project and construction engineers with the practical tools to integrate reliability into every phase of capital projects. Nearly two-thirds of equipment failures occur shortly after startup — most caused by poor specification, improper assembly, inadequate QA/QC, or insufficient commissioning. This course addresses those risks directly, ensuring assets perform as expected from day one.

Key Topics Covered

1. Reliability Foundational Elements
Failure patterns, infant mortality, the four reliability strategies

2. Asset Condition Assessment Technologies
Vibration, ultrasound, infrared, oil analysis, acceptance criteria

3. Installation Best Practices
Base preparation, grouting, sole plates, pipe strain mitigation

4. Precision Alignment & Balance
Pre-alignment checks, laser alignment, plotting, balance standards

5. Assembly Errors & Belt Drives
Keyways, fits, eccentricity, belt installation, fastener techniques

6. Lubrication Principles
Selection, contamination control, cleanliness standards

7. Commissioning Excellence
Motors, pumps, hydraulics, fans, compressed air, documentation

Why This Training Matters

  • Prevents early-life (Pattern F) failures at the source
  • Reduces startup failures, rework, and lifecycle costs
  • Integrates reliability into design, installation, and commissioning
  • Builds practical knowledge of Precision Maintenance® techniques
  • Who Should Attend
    • Engineering Managers
    • Leaders responsible for reliability initiatives
    • Project and Construction Engineers
    Typical Daily Outline

    What 3 days looks like on the floor

    Day 1
    Day 2
    Day 3

    Reliability Foundations & Condition Assessment

  • Introductions, purpose, & course objectives
  • Six patterns of failure and age vs. random
  • Emphasis on Pattern F (infant mortality)
  • Causes: alignment, balance, and assembly
  • Vibration analysis: overview, application, precautions
  • Ultrasound: overview, application, precautions
  • Infrared thermography: overview, application, precautions
  • Oil analysis: overview, application, precautions
  • Acceptance criteria and vibration standards
  • Installation, Alignment & Balance

  • Base specifications & steel base precautions
  • Sole plate use and grouting techniques
  • Pre-alignment checks: pipe strain, soft foot, thermal growth
  • Rough-in and shimming precautions
  • Preventing bolt-bound & base-bound situations
  • Precision alignment: plotting & laser methods
  • Balance standards and assembly errors
  • Keyways, eccentricity, runout, and fits
  • Documentation and observations
  • Belt Drives, Lubrication, Fasteners & Commissioning

  • Belt drive failure modes, alignment, and sheave installation
  • Guarding arrangements
  • Lubrication selection, contamination control, cleanliness standards
  • Threaded fastener failure modes and tightening practices
  • Bearing failure prevention: installation, lubrication, operational
  • Commissioning: motors, pumps, hydraulics, fans, compressed air
  • Project Manager’s Reliability Checklist workshop
  • Report-out and close
  • Upon successful completion, participants will be capable of:

    • Understanding common failure modes and their relationship to project execution
    • Preventing early-life failures through better design, installation, and commissioning

    • Applying reliability strategies and technologies to assess machine condition
    • Using vibration standards and acceptance criteria for project turnover

    • Applying precision alignment, balance, lubrication, and base installation practices
    • Identifying and correcting assembly errors before commissioning

    • Developing effective commissioning procedures across mechanical systems
    • Documenting and reporting reliability findings throughout project phases

    What Participants Say
    "

    From Tallahassee to Longview to Jacksonville, one thing stayed consistent — the tools and mindset I gained through Reliability Solutions helped me succeed at every step. They helped me bridge the gap between mechanical engineering and operational leadership. They're not just a vendor — they're a partner in performance.

    Matt Jacobs
    Assistant Superintendent · Paper Machine Operations — FL
    "

    In the brewing industry, consistency and uptime are everything. Reliability Solutions helped me transition from a technical expert to a real maintenance leader. The program gave me tools to build a team that takes pride in precision — not just fixing things when they break.

    Marie-Claude Tremblay
    Maintenance Supervisor · Brewing Operations, QC

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