Your Tasmanian Partner for Optimised Asset Performance

We're a specialised Reliability Engineering Consultancy, dedicated to helping businesses maximise asset efficiency and minimise downtime.

When you choose Kowhai Consulting as your partner, you get access to:

bullet point A Results-Oriented Approach
bullet point Over 20 years of expertise
bullet point Proven track record of efficient and effective delivery of results-driven solutions
bullet point Tailored solutions and strategies designed to meet your specific demands
bullet point The promise of quality solutions to improve asset efficiency and reliability

Our Services

We specialise in delivering practical, results-driven solutions that enhance efficiency, reduce downtime, and minimise costs. Our approach is to meet you where you are, developing tailored solutions based on your unique needs. We remain completely agnostic regarding the best solutions, instead, we work with your existing tools and provide the support you need to achieve your goals.

We can provide a specialised range of services including:

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Reliability Analysis

Struggling with repeat equipment failures? We can help you understand the root cause and implement practical solutions, including asset-specific analysis, performance analysis, reliability-centred maintenance, and failure mode analysis.

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Maintenance Optimisation

Concerned about your maintenance systems? We optimise your systems, covering maintenance management, shutdown planning, preventative maintenance planning, and spares optimisation.

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Root Cause Analysis

Facing recurring issues in your plant? Root cause analysis might be the solution. We facilitate collaborative investigations or train and coach your team to conduct them independently.

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Risk Assessment and Prioritisation

Unsure where to start with long-term planning? We help you build tools to understand equipment risks and integrate them into your standard processes, including asset criticality assessment, risk and hazard identification, condition assessments, and capital renewals planning.

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Capital Project Operational Readiness

Experiencing a disconnect between new projects and operational activities? We develop maintenance plans and spare parts recommendations to support your new equipment from day one, easing the workload on your reliability and maintenance planning teams.

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Reliability Education

Want to leverage reliability benefits for your assets but don't know where to start? We tailor training programs, workshops, and ongoing coaching to meet the needs of you and your team.

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Kōwhai: New Zealand's Golden Gem

Pronounced ko-fai

The kōwhai is one of New Zealand's best known native trees and are renowned for their vibrant golden blooms, which are recognised as New Zealand's unofficial national flower.

These hardy natives thrive in diverse environments, from lowland streams to mountain forests. Their sunny appearance and resilience have made them a beloved symbol of growth, strength, and determination.