This episode of The Main Column addresses the vital role of preventive maintenance optimization in the hydrocarbon processing industry. Highlighting the inefficacies of routine checks that don't yield actionable insights, it emphasizes the importance of comprehensive process safety information and strategic maintenance revisions for equipment and system reliability. Listeners will learn about the significance of failure analysis, the implications of plant changes on maintenance practices, and how to implement effective strategies to prevent asset failure, conserve resources, and ensure safe, reliable operations.