In this episode, William McBride joins the podcast for the third time. Will is General Manager of Mechanical Integrity at XCEL, an industrial inspection company, and joins Rob to discuss his article in the January 2026 edition of the Pipeline & Gas Journal. This episode is all about how to apply common sense to pressure vessel inspections and Mechanical Integrity programs using cost-effective and practical approaches that align with safety standards. Tune in for more!

To connect with Will, connect with him on LinkedIn here or find him on Xcelgrp.com

To read Will's article, check it out here!

Don't forget to check out Will's other episodes:

Episode 7 - API 510 with Guest William McBrideEpisode 75 - Mechanical Integrity (MI) Inspection Requirements with Guest William McBride

In this episode, Rob is joined by Maye Emlein, an attorney at Verrill Law specializing in environmental law, to discuss the complexities of process safety management and risk management programs in facilities with interconnected and co-located processes. In this episode, you'll learn all about applicability, gray areas, and recent enforcement trends. Tune in for practical insights for facilities navigating regulatory requirements, and strategies to ensure compliance and safety!

To connect with Maye, email her at memlein@verrill-law.com or find her on LinkedIn here!

For more episodes focusing on the legal requirements of process safety management, check out these episodes featuring Mat Todaro, also of Verrill Law:

Episode 25 - After the EPA Inspector Leaves with Guest Mathew Todaro

Episode 35 - Environmental Compliance Audits with Guest Mathew Todaro

Episode 52 - EPA's General Duty Clause with Guest Mathew Todaro

Episode 56 - Implementing EPA's General Duty Clause (GDC) (Does not feature Mat, but is a companion episode to #52)

Episode 106 - EPA's National Enforcement and Compliance Initiatives with Guest Mathew Todaro

Episode 115 - RMP 101 with Guest Mathew Todaro

In this episode, Rob is joined by his college roommate and friend, Elliot Gabelnick, to discuss the management of process safety in spin-off companies. Elliot has over 30 years of experience with DuPont and is now the Director of Global Process Safety and Risk Management at their spin-off company, Qnity Electronics. This episode is all about the importance of proper strategies for risk management, system modernization, and management of change in spin-off companies, and the extra challenges of complying with differing local standards in international companies. Tune in for more!

Got a question for Elliot? Message him on LinkedIn here!