Preventive Maintenance

Technician using preventive maintenance software to monitor water treatment equipment How Mike Turner, maintenance supervisor at a water treatment plant, used preventive maintenance software to organize maintenance schedules and reduce equipment failures. eWorkOrders made work orders instantly accessible and improved real-time communication across our team. Discover how Mike brought control and consistency to plant maintenance. … Read more

RS Romel Sanchez Energy Sector Technology Writer  ·  Industrial Operations Research Last updated: April 2026  ·  Sources: Kimberlite, McKinsey, Deloitte, SPE In the upstream, midstream, and downstream oil and gas sectors, equipment reliability is synonymous with safety and profitability. According to offshore energy research firm Kimberlite (2024), the average oil and gas operator loses $38 … Read more

Preventive maintenance (PM) is designed to reduce downtime, extend equipment lifespan, and improve operational efficiency. By servicing assets at scheduled intervals, organizations aim to prevent costly breakdowns before they occur. However, many organizations experience preventive maintenance failures despite having structured PM programs in place. Instead of improving reliability, teams face recurring breakdowns, growing maintenance backlogs, … Read more

You’re not here because everything’s working perfectly. You’ve probably dealt with machines breaking down at the worst possible time—lost productivity, unexpected bills, and frustrated teams scrambling to catch up. Every emergency repair is a reminder of how quickly things can spiral out of control.In this guide, we’ll answer the burning question: Why is preventive maintenance … Read more