Question 1

What is SMRP?

Accepted Answer

The Society for Maintenance and Reliability Professionals (SMRP), is a network of practitioners and industry partners dedicated to developing and promoting excellence in maintenance, reliability and physical asset management.  It is a not-for-profit organization that was founded in 1992 and over the past 25 years has grown to over 5,000 members in 6 continents and 60 countries.

Question 2

Who is typically involved in SMRP?

Accepted Answer

The common list of SMRP member roles are quite vast and include:
Plant, Maintenance, Operations, Engineering & Reliability Management
Reliability Engineers
Planners & Schedulers
Maintenance Crafts and Technicians
Operators
Continuous Improvement Personnel
Industry Consultants & Service Providers

Question 3

Why should I consider joining SMRP?

Accepted Answer

The benefits of joining SMRP are numerous as well.  Some of them include:
Access to the SMRP Library
A subscription to our bi-monthly Solutions magazine
Networking and education opportunities when you join a local Chapter or Shared Interest Group
Member registration discounts on the CMRP and CMRT certification exams
Special member rates at SMRP’s Annual Conference
Access to live and on-demand webinars
And more!

Question 4

What are the different membership levels within SMRP?

Accepted Answer

There are four different National membership categories that you may select from and then, in many areas, there is a local chapter in your area that you can also become involved with. The National membership categories and associated dues include:
Student- $25/Year
Individual- $170/Year
Corporate (Executive)- $810/Year (5 Members)
Corporate (Industry Partner)- $810/Year (5 Members)

Question 5

How much does it cost to join the Kansas City Chapter?

Accepted Answer

After joining the National SMRP organization, you are eligible to participate in a local Chapter. Annual dues for the local, Kansas City Chapter is just $50.00.

Question 6

Where do the local Chapter meetings take place and what type of events does SMRP sponsor?

Accepted Answer

The recently formed Kansas City Chapter typically holds meetings every month with a plant tour or guest speaker, as well as networking and refreshments as part of the standard agenda.

Upcoming events can be found on the Events page.

Question 7

Who are some of the companies involved in the Kansas City Chapter and how do I find the organization on the internet?

Accepted Answer

The local members range from different end-user industries such as Water/ Wastewater, Power Generation, Pharmaceutical, Food & Beverage, Grain Processing as well as Predictive Maintenance Services organizations, Maintenance & Reliability Consulting and Training firms, etc. Find out more at: http://smrp.org/Member-Services/Chapters/Join-a-Chapter/Kansas-City

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