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Job Opening: Hartsville, SC – Nuclear Utility – Performance Engineer – Root Cause Analysis Skills Needed

Mark Paradies — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 21:40:48 +0000

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http://jobview.local-jobs.monster.com/Maintenance-Manager-Root-Cause-Analysis-Performance-Improvement-INDUS-Passport-Job-Hartsville-SC-US-106370317.aspx?ch=carbondale

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LAST CHANCE to Book a Room in the 2012 Global TapRooT® Summit Hotel Block

Barb — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 20:49:48 +0000

Monday, February 6, 2012 is your last opportunity to book a room in the 2012 Global TapRooT® Summit Hotel Block.

By staying at the conference hotel, you will enjoy the value, convenience and perks of residing at the conference venue, including:

1) Room block rates starting at just $79.00.

2) Excellent location (the Flamingo wasn’t built on the Strip, the Strip was build around the Flamingo)

3) One free drink ticket at one of three Flamingo bars issued at check-in (limited to those who book in the TapRooT® block).

4) Special in-room Internet rate of just $6.95 (limited to those who book in the TapRooT® block).

5) Bars and nightlife, dining, entertainment, casino, salon and spa, shopping and a wildlife habitat – all onsite!

BOOK ONLINE: It’s easy to book online to get the special room block rate – just register here. There’s no better place to stay during Summit week than the Flamingo Las Vegas!

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Job Opening: Galway, Ireland – NUI Galway – Quality Engineer at the Centre for Cell Manufacturing Ireland – Leads Root Cause Analysis Efforts

Mark Paradies — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 20:44:21 +0000

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http://www.scientificamerican.com/naturejobs/index.cfm?method=job&id=244125

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Press Release by the UK Rail Accident Investigation Branch: Investigation into an incident involving the overhead line near Littleport, Cambridgeshire on 5 January 2012

Mark Paradies — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 20:39:59 +0000

PRESS RELEASE:

At about 07:19 hrs on Thursday 5 January 2011, two windows in the passenger compartment of train 1T53, the 06:51 hrs service from Kings Lynn to London Kings Cross, were broken when part of the train’s equipment fell from the roof about 2 miles (3.2 km) south of Littleport, Cambridgeshire. The equipment, a pantograph assembly mounted on top of the carriage which is used to collect electricity from overhead lines, became detached after hitting one of the structures which support the overhead lines. Two passengers were injured, and there was some damage to both the train and the overhead line equipment.

The RAIB’s preliminary examination has found that the accident occurred because the head of the pantograph lost contact with the overhead line when travelling at a speed of about 80 mph (128 km/h) through an area where high winds were blowing across the railway. The train brakes were applied and the driver brought the train to a controlled stop in a distance of about 1.5 miles (2.4 km), near Queen Adelaide level crossing, a location where he could obtain assistance.

Image showing damage to incident train

The RAIB’s further investigation will examine the way in which Network Rail implemented its procedure for dealing with the effect of high winds and the factors which led to the loss of contact between the pantograph and the overhead line. It will also consider why the pantograph assembly failed in such a way that damage was caused to the windows on the side of the train.

The RAIB’s investigation is independent of any investigation by the police or safety authority (the Office of Rail Regulation).

The RAIB will publish a report or a bulletin to present the findings of this investigation. This will be available on the RAIB website.

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Accident at Sea: Cause Was “Crew Failure” or Bad Weather”? Neither is a Root Cause!

Mark Paradies — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 20:16:41 +0000

The grounding of the Costa Concordia was not the first accident for the Costa line.

A previous fatal accident happened while mooring in Egypt in February of 2010.

However, after two years, the analysis of that investigation has not been submitted to the International Maritime Organization by the Italian authorities.

And even if it had, the company is arguing that the crash with the pier was caused by “bad wether” while others say it was “crew error.” Neither of these are a root cause.

See a BBC report on the previous accident and the failure to file a report at:

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-16823955
And see our previous post about another grounding – this time of the Costa Fortuna – at:

http://www.taproot.com/wordpress/archives/28627

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Job Opening: New Roads, LA – NRG – Electrical Engineer – Needs Equifactor® Equipment Troubleshooting and TapRooT® Root Cause Analysis Software Experience

Mark Paradies — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 19:15:13 +0000

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https://www.appone.com/maininforeq.asp?Ad=196618&R_ID=592274&Refer=http://www.indeed.com/viewjob&B_ID=44

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Job Opening: Aurora, CO – Enclipse Corp. – QA/TEST LEAD – Performs Root Cause Analysis and Develops Corrective Actions

Mark Paradies — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 19:10:03 +0000

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http://www.logjobs.com/job.aspx?File_Name=62360

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25 Days Until the 2012 TapRooT® Summit in Las Vegas – Naomi Presents the Top 5 Attractions in Las Vegas

Mark Paradies — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 13:32:47 +0000

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Friday Joke: Amazing

Mark Paradies — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 13:08:13 +0000

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26 Days Until the 2012 Global TapRooT® Summit! What is the LAST DAY TO GET SPECIAL SUMMIT HOTEL RATE?

Mark Paradies — Thu, 02 Feb 2012 20:58:41 +0000

February 6th is the last day you can get the special hotel rate in the TapRooT® Summit block.

Get the hotel info here:

http://www.taproot.com/summit.php?t=travel

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