Reliability 4.0

This podcast is your premier destination to unravel how cutting-edge technologies like AI, IoT, and Big Data are revolutionizing the way we approach reliability and maintenance in various industries. Our host, the CEO of Reliability.com, Sebastian Traeger, uses his extensive experience to illuminate the most pressing topics in the reliability engineering field today. The Reliability 4.0 Podcast is here to keep you informed and inspired, bringing you insightful discussions, interviews with leading experts, and real-world case studies. Subscribe now to never miss an episode!

Reliability 4.0 is a business podcast hosted by Sebastian Traeger, CEO of Reliability.com, with 59 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

Sebastian Traeger, CEO of Reliability.com hosts Reliability 4.0, a business show with 59 episodes published.

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  E59: The Generational Shift Reshaping Maintenance & Reliability with Casey Pritt

  Aug 18, 202620 min

  “What happens when your most experienced maintenance technicians retire? And how prepared is your organization to retain the knowledge they take with them?” In this episode of Reliability 4.0 , Casey Pritt from Smurfit WestRock explores one of manufacturing’s biggest challenges: preserving decades of maintenance knowledge while embracing new technology. Drawing from her IMC presentation, Casey explains how each generation has shaped maintenance practices—and why the future depends on combining hands-on experience with modern digital tools rather than choosing one over the other. We discuss: Why maintenance knowledge is disappearing as experienced workers retire How different generations have shaped maintenance strategies Why technology should complement—not replace—equipment knowledge The challenge of planning large paper mill outages with thousands of contractors How AI could help capture expertise before it leaves the workforce If your organization is preparing for the next generation of maintenance professionals, this episode offers practical insights into protecting knowledge while driving reliability forward. This episode is available on: YouTube: https://youtu.be/RDo_8PsbQwY Apple Music: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/reliability-4-0/id1729943699 Or wherever you get your podcasts! Want to explore how EasyRCA helps capture and standardize reliability knowledge? https://easyrca.com/engage #Reliability40 #Maintenance #ReliabilityEngineering #KnowledgeTransfer #AssetManagement #Manufacturing

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  E58: Why Reactive Maintenance Is Not a Career Strategy

  Aug 4, 202618 min

  “Being the best firefighter is not a career strategy.” In this episode of Reliability 4.0 , Jeremie Lieb from Worthington Steel shares how his team is transforming maintenance culture by moving away from reactive firefighting and toward proactive reliability practices. Jeremie explains how Worthington Steel is combining reliability strategy, condition monitoring, AI tools, and frontline engagement to improve maintenance performance across multiple facilities. We discuss: Why reactive maintenance creates long-term safety and reliability risks How Worthington Steel is approaching NFPA 70B compliance and electrical reliability Why PM follow-up quality matters more than simply completing tasks How AI can support planners, maintenance leaders, and RCA thinking Why proactive maintenance starts with changing culture—not just adding technology If your organization is trying to reduce downtime, strengthen reliability culture, or improve maintenance execution, this episode is packed with practical insights. This episode is available on: YouTube: https://youtu.be/r89eT9eQohc Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/reliability-4-0/id1729943699 Or wherever you get your podcasts! Want to explore how EasyRCA can support your reliability program? https://easyrca.com/engage #Reliability40 #ReliabilityEngineering #Maintenance #RootCauseAnalysis #AssetManagement #Manufacturing

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  E57: How Gold Fields Improved Reliability Through Frontline Coaching

  Jul 21, 202621 min

  “Dashboards don’t improve reliability. People do.” In this episode of Reliability 4.0, Jordan Gair from Gold Fields shares how his team improved reliability at a large-scale gold mining operation by investing in frontline leaders, coaching, and proactive maintenance culture. Jordan explains why many reliability transformations fail—not because teams lack data or technology, but because organizations spend too little time supporting the people closest to the work. We discuss: Why frontline coaching matters more than reporting dashboards How Gold Fields improved plant reliability through proactive maintenance The role of inspections, defect elimination, and quality notifications Why sustaining culture change is harder than launching it How AI can support maintenance tactics and improve work management If your organization is trying to improve reliability culture, reduce downtime, or strengthen frontline accountability, this episode is packed with practical insights. This episode is available on: YouTube: https://youtu.be/sipbGTXSAns Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/reliability-4-0/id1729943699 Or wherever you get your podcasts! Want to explore how EasyRCA can support your reliability program? https://easyrca.com/engage #Reliability40 #Mining #ReliabilityEngineering #Maintenance #AssetManagement #ContinuousImprovement

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  E56: Building Reliability Into Aging Water Infrastructure

  Jul 7, 202622 min

  Wastewater plants have gotten away with reactive maintenance for decades. That’s changing. In this episode of Reliability 4.0, Lauren Michael from City of Cedar Rapids shares how her team is building a proactive reliability culture inside a 45-year-old wastewater treatment plant. Lauren explains why executive sponsorship was critical to launching their reliability transformation, and how involving leadership from the very beginning helped create buy-in across operations, finance, HR, and city leadership. We discuss: 🔸 Why many wastewater plants are still operating reactively 🔸 How Cedar Rapids launched “Program Phoenix” to improve reliability 🔸 Why executive sponsorship must start at kickoff—not after the fact 🔸 How RCA helped shift the culture away from blame 🔸 Why wastewater operators need reliability more than ever as infrastructure ages If your organization is trying to improve asset performance while working with aging infrastructure and limited resources, this episode is full of practical lessons. This episode is available on: 📺 YouTube: https://youtu.be/65UtsavmfJg 🎧 Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/reliability-4-0/id1729943699 Or wherever you get your podcasts! Want to explore how EasyRCA can support your reliability journey?👉 https://easyrca.com/engage #Reliability40 #RootCauseAnalysis #Wastewater #AssetManagement #ReliabilityEngineering #Maintenance

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  E55: Go Back to the Basics: Reliability Lessons From Fresenius

  Jun 16, 202617 min

  Sometimes the perfect RCA becomes the enemy of solving the problem. In this episode of Reliability 4.0, Juan Mendoza from Fresenius Medical Care shares how his team uses Rapid Problem Solving (RPS) to respond to equipment failures faster, reduce repeat downtime, and build stronger problem-solving habits across manufacturing teams. Juan explains why most equipment issues don’t need weeks of investigation—and how setting clear rules around speed, ownership, and execution helps teams stay focused on solving problems instead of endlessly analyzing them. We discuss: 🔸 Why every unplanned downtime over 45 minutes triggers an RPS. 🔸 How “containment first” keeps production moving before investigation starts. 🔸 Why rapid investigations must be completed within five days. 🔸 The difference between rapid problem solving and deep RCA investigations. 🔸 Why most reliability improvements still come from mastering the basics. If your organization struggles with recurring downtime or slow investigations, this episode offers a practical framework for building a faster reliability culture. This episode is available on: 📺 YouTube: https://youtu.be/9CeZ3wcFjAU 🎧 Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/reliability-4-0/id1729943699 Or wherever you get your podcasts! Want to explore how EasyRCA can help your team solve problems faster?👉 https://easyrca.com/engage #Reliability40 #RootCauseAnalysis #Manufacturing #Maintenance #ContinuousImprovement #ReliabilityEngineering

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