Junior Reliability Technician Compares Experiences Using Vibration & Ultrasound

Trevor’s Introduction to Maintenance, Reliability, and Condition Monitoring

Back in late 2020, Trevor Bruinix began his career with SDT Ultrasound Solutions as a Junior Reliability Technician and Condition Monitoring Data Analyst. With no prior maintenance and reliability or factory experience, Trevor was a true newcomer to this industry.

Robert Dent, National Sales Manager & Partnered Ultrasound Program Coordinator put together a two-year training program for the new Junior Reliability Technicians brought onto the SDT Ultrasound Service Team. Trevor is the first set to complete the SDT Junior Reliability Technician training program.

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