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Machinery Lubrication May June 2015

Machinery Lubrication magazine published by Noria Corporation

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2 | May- June 2015 | www.machinerylubrication.com AS I SEE IT JIM FI T CH | NORI A CORPOR AT ION O i l A n a l y s i s T HOW TO BUILD a Killer Lube Analyst RÉSUMÉ he demand for highly qualifi ed lubricant analysts is rising at a fast pace, and this growth trend will not be changing anytime soon. Why? It's because the broader reliability fi eld is also soaring with growth. Think about it. It's diffi cult for a machine to fail (mechanically) without the lubricant knowing about it. Literacy in the language of in-service lubricant analysis must be learned and practiced. Sadly, most plants and factories are only receiving about 10 percent of the available information benefi t that the lubricant has to offer. The oil is talking, but honestly so few are really listening. Or, they are listening but don't under- stand. Or, they understand but aren't empowered to act. Herein lies a great untapped opportunity. The Essence of World Class Let's not kid ourselves. There is no such thing as world-class reliability without world-class lubrication. Taking this further, there is no such thing as world-class lubrica- tion without world-class lubricant analysis. Lubricant analysis, or oil analysis, is the central metric for the current and changing state of lubrication and mechanical reli- ability. Those who work for world-class organizations "get it," but everyone else just doesn't seem to understand. Noria is working hard at building aware- ness for this critical metric and the need for plant-level lubricant analyst talent. We've observed and read about the stories of transformation successes in reliability. Understandably, these all depend on having the right people in place who possess critical skills and experience. Pretending to save money by not employing skillful lubricant analysts is not building real reliability. A Career as a Lubricant Analyst People who are interested in a career as a lubricant analyst need to rise above the fray. Too many of those who perform oil analysis are working with aging skills and out-of-date methods. They are not doing much more than going through the motions. They neither see nor are harvesting the low-hanging fruit. The amount of new knowledge that has channeled into this fi eld in the past 20 years is vast and continues to grow almost expo- nentially. The technology deployed by labs and analysts is also experiencing soaring growth and constant change. While this may sound intimidating and a bit scary, it has created an opportunity for both employers and those looking for smart career moves. The following are some ideas on how an aspiring in-service lubricant analyst can capitalize on this opportunity. Think of it as a master plan for building a killer lube analyst résumé. Reliable Plant Careers Navigating the job market is no easy task, but Reliable Plant Careers can simplify your search and open new, exciting doors in your career. Reliable Plant's excellent reputation and strong professional relationships can put you in contact with the biggest names in the industry who are seeking to hire people with your skills. To browse listings, build/upload a résumé for employers or learn more about Reli- able Plant Careers and what it has to offer, visit careers.reliableplant.com.

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