5 entries found for "Reliability"
Easter Blog How to instill a culture of “Being My Brother's Keeper” in my plant
by Michael Hurley, 4/7/2026
Tags: Community Outreach Consequence Data Management Human Factors Office Life Process Safety Management Reliability Risk Management Value
An Easter-inspired reflection on applying Christian values, stewardship, care for others, accountability, and integrity, within plant operations. It outlines practical leadership actions, safety integration, and cultural behaviors to instill a “brother’s keeper” mindset, emphasizing shared responsibility, psychological safety, and consistent, values-driven performance.Unified Risk Framework Across MI, RCM, PHA, and SILSIS
by Michael Hurley, 3/24/2026
Tags: API 580 API 581 Asset Performance Management Data Analysis Data Management HSE Mechanical Integrity Process Safety Management Regulation Reliability Risk Risk Analysis Risk Based Inspection Risk Management System Implementation Technology Value Work Process
This document presents a unified risk framework integrating MI, RCM, PHA, and SIL/SIS into a single, risk-based system. It emphasizes a common risk matrix, shared failure modes, and centralized action management to eliminate fragmented governance. By linking equipment strategies, SIL validation, and MI data with closed-loop feedback and MOC, it enables consistent prioritization, aligned decision-making, and effective, real-world risk reduction.How to practically implement RBI for oil and gas production, gathering, and midstream facilities in the United States.
by Michael Hurley, 3/11/2026
Tags: API 580 API 581 Asset Performance Management Consequence Corrosion CUI Damage Mechanisms Data Collection Data Management Data Validation HSE Inspection Integrity Operating Windows Mechanical Integrity Process Safety Management Regulation Reliability Risk Analysis Risk Based Inspection Risk Management System Implementation Technology Work Process
This document presents a practical framework for implementing Risk-Based Inspection (RBI) and Mechanical Integrity (MI) programs for U.S. oil and gas production, gathering, and midstream facilities. It outlines lifecycle asset management practices aligned with API 510/570/653, API 580/581, PHMSA pipeline safety rules, and OSHA PSM to prevent loss of containment, detect degradation early, and maintain safe, reliable operations.What Do Good Refining Corporate Cultures Look Like?
by Michael Hurley, 2/8/2026
Tags: API 580 API 581 Asset Performance Management Data Management HSE Human Factors Mechanical Integrity Process Safety Management RBMI Reliability Risk Risk Management Technology Training Value Work Process
In the refining industry, "culture" is often only analyzed after a failure occurs. However, a robust culture is defined by observable, repeatable behaviors and daily decisions made under pressure. This article outlines the seven practical attributes of high-performing refining organizations and demonstrates how alignment between leadership values and technical integrity creates a safer, more profitable operation.
Plant Management 101: Common Work Processes
by Michael Hurley, 3/3/2021
Tags: Asset Performance Management Data Collection Data Validation Mechanical Integrity Process Safety Management Reliability Risk Management Training Work Process
This article deals with the dysfunctionality found in many refineries, chemical plants, and other production facilities. This can lead a facility to not reaching its value and reliability goals. One of the main reasons for this dysfunctionality is facility departments not using a common asset management work process.
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