Reliability Centered Maintenance | Operating context

Published on February 18, 2026

The operating context is the starting point for RCM analysis. Just like the project charter provides the background of a project, the operating context sets the scene and background for Reliability Centered Maintenance.

This video is all part of our ongoing step by step guide into Reliability Centered Maintenance.

About the Author:

Matthew Laskaj, with 25+ years in Oil & Gas, Refining, and Manufacturing, I help engineers and technical leaders solve complex challenges in maintenance, asset management, and projects. As Director of PEM Ltd and former IMechE Chair, I deliver training and strategies that drive reliability, cut costs, and extend asset life.

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