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Xpert™ Oil Monitoring Analyst I (OMA I)
Training & Certification
Overview & Benefits
The Oil Monitoring Analyst (OMA I) certification is designed for professionals responsible for lubricant analysis and condition monitoring in industrial applications. It recognizes individuals with a working knowledge of oil analysis practices and their role in equipment reliability.
This training course provides the foundational knowledge needed to prepare for the OMA I certification exam while improving your ability to interpret oil analysis data and make informed maintenance decisions.
Participants gain a better understanding of lubricant condition, equipment wear, and how oil analysis supports a more proactive, condition-based maintenance approach.
Course Details
Location:
Lubrication Engineers Training Facility, 1919 E. Tulsa, Wichita, KS 67216
Schedule:
8 am to 5 pm day 1-2, with optional STLE exam from 8 am – Noon on day 3.
Cost:
$999 for 2-day seminar in Wichita (includes continental breakfast, beverage & lunch). Optional STLE exam on morning after class is not included in this class fee.
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Course Content
Fundamentals of Lubrication
- Friction & Wear
- Lubricant Composition
- Mineral & Synthetic Oils
Lubrication & Troubleshooting Key Equipment Types
- Bearings & Gears
- Hydraulics & Compressors
- Tubrines
- Mobile Equipment
- Natural Gas Engines
- Contamination Control
Evaluation of Oil Analysis Reports
- Setting Warning Limits
- Statistical Tools
- Trending
- Oil Analysis Troubleshooting Techniques by Equipment Types
- Performance Tests for New Oils
- Wear Debris Analysis
Basic Principles of Oil Analysis
- Program Design
- Sample Best Practices
- Lubricant Condition Tests
- Non-Routine Tests for New Oils
- Performance Tests for New Oils
- Wear Debris Analysis
Additional Information
- Review of Standard Practice In-Service Mineral Turbine Oils for Steam and Gas Turbines - ASTM 4378
- Review of Standard Practice for Lubricating Oil for Auxiliary Power Plant Equipment - ASTM 6224
Expert Instructor
LE partners with third party instructors who are knowledgeable, experienced and active in the industry, ensuring that you will receive an unbiased course focused on education and training.
Optional STLE Exam Registeration
STLE requires a minimum of one year of experience using oil analysis in a lubrication-related role, along with 16 hours of formal training in oil monitoring analysis, to qualify for the OMA I certification exam.
Qualified candidates should register directly with STLE in advance of the training. For more information, call (847) 825-5536 or visit www.stle.org.
The current exam fee is $440 for STLE members and $590 for non-members.
Private Group Training
Private group training can be scheduled as a two-day seminar at Lubrication Engineers’ facility in Wichita or at your location, with an optional certification exam available on the third day. A minimum of 10 participants is typically required for private sessions.
This option allows the training to be coordinated around your team’s schedule and specific needs. Use the link below to request training or check availability.
Schedule OMA I Training
OMA I training is available through scheduled sessions at Lubrication Engineers’ training facility in Wichita, KS, as well as private group training conducted at your location.
Request more information or view upcoming availability using the link below. A member of our team will follow up to answer any questions and help coordinate the next steps.