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Asset Management Plans: The Ultimate Operational Handshake
In this episode, Pete and Drew demystify the Asset Management Plan (AMP), to reveal why it is the ultimate alignment tool between operations and maintenance. They break down how combining your…
When the Plan Unravels: Swinging Loads & Missing Procedures
The JHA was done. The OEM procedure was on the table. The crew were trying to do the right thing. And a worker still ended up on the ground with a serious leg laceration. In this episode, Pete and…
Still Running… But is it reliable?
Is your plant running because it's reliable — or because your team is holding it together with workarounds and tribal knowledge? In this episode, Pete and Drew tackle one of the most common…
No Visibility, No Control: Fixing the Off-Site Repair Process
You send a gearbox out the gate and it vanishes. No status update, no confirmed lead time, and an invoice that lands like a lead balloon much larger than you expect. Sound familiar? In this episode,…
When Jumpstarts Become Normal: Chronic Failures & the Cost of Looking Away
Nobody questions the jump-start ute — until someone does. In this episode, Pete and Drew break down a chronic breakdown event where a dedicated vehicle and fitter were burning up to eight hours a…
Single Point of Failure: Guardrails, Modifications & the EX5600 Incident
Four metres. That's not a stumble — that's a life-changer. In this episode, Pete and Drew break down Safety Alert SA26-02 out of the Hunter Valley, where a worker fell from a Hitachi EX5600 excavator…
The 15-Year Crane Problem: When Chemistry Beat Mechanics
For fifteen years, a primary production rail crane was the site’s biggest headache. Availability sat at just 65%, improvement projects kept failing, and the team had started accepting the problem as…
The Stored Energy Debt: When the Line of Fire Hits Home
When heavy metal meets gravity, the results are life-changing. In this episode, we dissect the Resources Queensland safety notice regarding a 5-piece wheel assembly incident that injured a tyre…
Beyond Spare Parts: Why "Tick and Flick" is More Expensive Than Spare Parts
Is your maintenance team stuck in a "replace and restock" cycle that never actually stops the breakdowns?In this episode of Maintenance Break, Pete and Drew tear down a real-world case study: a…
JEBS Advisory Insights: The PCR Triad
Pete welcomes Drew from JEBS Advisory as his new co-host and to discuss the JEBS PCR Triad: a framework for balancing Performance, Cost, and Risk in heavy industry. Learn why every maintenance task…
The Three Pillars: Stop Wasting Time on Unnecessary Maintenance Tasks
Is your PM schedule full of "task clutter" that adds cost but no reliability? In this episode of Maintenance Break, Pete and Sarah dive into the critical filter needed to make sure your team's wrench…
Closing the Loop: Turning 'We Should Fix That' into 'It's Fixed'
We've all been there: a fantastic Root Cause Analysis with a brilliant list of actions... that somehow vanish. In this episode of Maintenance Break, Pete and Sarah dive into the accountability…
Culture Shock: Why Discipline Beats Luck Every Time
Everyone talks about "proactive maintenance," but what actually makes it stick? In this episode, Pete and Sarah dive into the real engine of reliability: operational discipline and culture.We break…
When Things Go Wrong – Root Cause and Failure Response
Even the best maintenance programs face failures — what matters is how you respond. In this episode, Pete and Sarah explore how to uncover the real reasons behind breakdowns using tools like the…
Work Management – The Engine of Reliability
Reliability doesn’t just happen — it’s powered by effective work management. From planning and scheduling to execution and analysis, Pete and Sarah unpack the full life cycle of maintenance work and…
Building Reliability into Maintenance Strategies
Strong reliability starts with smart strategies. In this episode, Pete and Sarah break down the essentials: tailoring asset strategies to context, adopting an RCM mindset, and building a proactive…
Making Change Stick: The Asset Management Improvement Journey
Most asset management improvements fail not because the ideas are bad — but because execution falls flat. In this episode, Pete and Sarah explore how to design and deliver an improvement journey that…
From Knowing to Doing: The Asset Management Improvement Journey
Ever sat through an improvement project that sounded great in theory… then fizzled out on the shop floor? In this episode, Pete and Sarah break down how to turn asset management ideas into real,…
From Firefighting to Optimized: Your Asset Management Roadmap
You can’t optimise what you don’t control.In this episode of Maintenance Break, Pete and Sarah unpack the Asset Management Pyramid — your roadmap for building strong foundations before chasing…
What Does “Value” Actually Mean?
Everyone talks about “creating value” in asset management — but what does value really mean?In this episode of Maintenance Break, Pete and Sarah break down how performance, cost, and risk interact to…
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