Preventive maintenance is more than a checklist—it’s a strategy. But in too many facilities, it’s treated as a maintenance-only responsibility, isolated from the bigger conversations around downtime, budget, and production. The result? PM data gets logged, but no one reads it until a machine fails—and by then, it’s too late.

This session is for maintenance and engineering professionals who know the equipment, see the early warnings, and want leadership to care before everything is on fire. It’s for engineers tired of saying “I told you so,” and for anyone who’s ever watched a critical unit sit in limbo waiting on approval. Because the truth is: the biggest barrier to successful PM programs isn’t the test procedure, it’s the communication breakdown that follows.

You’ll learn how to build a complete maintenance strategy that doesn’t just generate data but uses it—connecting inspection results to procurement, production, and planning. Whether you’re trying to justify a spare motor, reduce reactive maintenance, or get buy-in for budget requests, this session will show you how to turn your logs into leverage—and your insights into action.

4 Key Takeaways:

1. Use PM data to speak leadership’s language. Learn how inspection results, condition monitoring, and failure trends can be translated into budget justifications and strategic planning conversations.

2. Bridge the gap between teams. Discover practical ways to improve communication and decision-making between maintenance, procurement, and leadership—so repairs aren’t ignored until production stops.

3. Turn logs into leverage. Go beyond data collection. We’ll walk through how to document, analyze, and trend motor performance in ways that influence capital planning and resource allocation.

4. Partner with your motor shop to build a stronger program. Explore how your repair shop can become more than a vendor—offering insights, diagnostics, and strategic support to prevent downtime and keep your plant running.

Taylor Powell is the Chief Operating Officer of Industrial Motor Service Inc., a leading electric motor repair shop serving Upstate South Carolina for over 40 years. Starting her career in the industry at 18, Taylor learned the trade from the ground up, gaining a deep appreciation for the unsung heroes who keep industries running.

Before stepping into her current role, Taylor worked as a team trainer at Chick-fil-A, where she developed skills in leadership, consistency, and teamwork. She has carried these principles into Industrial Motor Service, implementing structured training programs and fostering a culture of excellence.

As the daughter of the company’s President, Taylor is proud to carry on her father’s legacy while modernizing the trade. Passionate about bridging the skills gap, she advocates for the revitalization of the electric motor repair trade, emphasizing its critical role in sustaining manufacturing, infrastructure, and the evolving industrial landscape.

By building partnerships with industry, education, and government, Taylor ensures students and job seekers have access to rewarding careers in technical trades. Focused on innovation and Industry 4.0, her mission is to preserve and grow this critical trade while preparing the workforce of tomorrow.

Dedicated to blending legacy, innovation, and community impact, Taylor is shaping the future of electric motor repair and ensuring its success for generations to come.