Career in reliability engineering

[Abualnassr]

Hi all.

I work in a chemical plant as maintenance engineer, and i'm looking forward to change my career to reliability engineering.

So, from your experience as reliability professionals what are the basic steps, training & knowledge that i should acquire ?

Appreciate your help & feedback.

Regards,

 

[IRstuff]

You need:

Physics
Math
Ability to use Wikipedia and search engines

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[Abualnassr]

Thanks IRstuff for replying. But, can you please be more specific ?

Well, i'm a mechanical engineer so basic knowledge in mechanical engineering i already have.

 

[IRstuff]

There are tons of reliability related material on the web.

Like:

http://www.eventhelix.com/RealtimeMantra/FaultHandling/reliability_availability_basics.htm

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