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ICML Certifications
Level I Machine Lubricant Level II Machine Lubricant Level I Machine Lubricant Level II Machine Lubricant Analyst
Technician (MLT I) Technician (MLT II) Analyst (MLA I) (MLA II)
Which fields? Machinery lubrication, Machinery lubrication, Lubricant-analysis-based Lubricant-analysis-based machinery
engineering, mechanical engineering, mechanical machinery condition monitoring condition monitoring
maintenance and/or maintenance maintenance and/or maintenance
trades trades
Required Experience 2 years 3 years 1 year 2 years
Required Training 16 hours 32 hours 16 hours 24 hours
Exam Topics Maintenance Strategy Maintenance Strategy Maintenance Strategies Lubricant roles and functions
Lubrication Theory Lubrication Theory Lubrication Oil Analysis Maintenance
Lubricants Lubricant Formulation Theory/Fundamentals Strategies
Lubricant Selection Grease Application and Lubricant Selection Oil Sampling
Lubricant Application Performance Lubrication Application Lubricant Health Monitoring
Preventive and Predictive Lubricant Selection Lube Storage and Lubricant Contamination
Maintenance Lubricant Testing and Management Measurement and Control
Lube Condition Control Performance Analysis Lube Condition Control Wear Debris Monitoring and
Lube Storage and Lubricant Application Oil Sampling Analysis
Management Preventive and Predictive Lubricant Health Monitoring
Maintenance Wear Debris Monitoring and
Lube Condition Control Analysis
Lube Storage and
Management
STLE Certifications
Oil Monitoring Analyst I (OMA I) Oil Monitoring Analyst II (OMA II) Certified Lubrication Specialist (CLS)
Who is it for? Predictive maintenance professionals who Professionals working at the supervisory level An individual who might be designated a "Lubrication
oversee the oil analysis program for a Engineer" by their employer
shop/plant
What roles? Mechanics, engineers, operators, Reliability engineers, lubrication engineers, Individuals from varied backgrounds, including sales and
tradesmen, chemical managers or on-site tribologists, maintenance supervisors or management
lab personnel onsite/commercial lab management
Core Responsibilities Responsible for oil sampling. Runs all appropriate tests and interprets the Evaluates and selects lubricants to use and their
Reviews oil analysis reports and data. purchases.
performs the correct tests. Responsible for overall management of the Conducts lube surveys.
Maintains overall care of equipment oil analysis program. Trains lubricators and assembles work list.
and maintenance actions. Supervises personnel and maintains quality Develops quality assurance and used lubricant analysis
control. programs.
Troubleshoots and problem solves lubrication issues.
Maintains records of all application, as well as waste
collection or disposal.