Scope of the Standard
The standard applies to various industries that require high asset availability, such as power generation, mining, oil and gas, manufacturing, and transportation. It defines uniform certification criteria, ensuring the quality of predictive maintenance programs on a global scale.
ISO 18436 Certification Levels
ISO 18436 includes different certification levels, ranging from operators to expert analysts. The most common in vibration analysis are:
Level I: Trained to collect data and recognize basic fault conditions.
Level II: Qualified to interpret signals, identify fault modes, and issue diagnoses.
Level III: Capable of designing monitoring programs, leading teams, and evaluating asset criticality.
Each level requires theoretical training, practical experience hours, and passing a standardized international exam
Relevance in Condition-Based Maintenance
Having specialists certified under ISO 18436 provides benefits such as:
- Consistent and traceable diagnostics.
- Objective assessment of rotating equipment condition.
- Continuous improvement of maintenance strategies.
- Compliance with internationally recognized reliability standards.
In Latin America, predictive maintenance and asset monitoring companies have incorporated teams with vibration analysts certified under ISO 18436. This compliance ensures that diagnostics are backed by international criteria and that industrial reliability programs remain aligned with global best practices.