As Technical Operations Director for Noria Reliability Solutions (NRS) Jason’s primary responsibilities include working on numerous and varied projects in the areas of: plant audits and gap analysis, Lubrication Process Design (LPD), oil analysis program design, lube PM rationalization and redesign, lubricant storage and handling, contamination control system design and lubrication and mechanical Failure Investigations.

Jason’s background is in electro-mechanical engineering, hydraulics, automation, and robotics. He has published several technical papers in the area of oil analysis, contamination control, and lubrication and is a contributing columnist in the Perspectives column of Practicing Oil Analysis Magazine.

Prior to joining Noria in 2003, Jason worked for a leading predictive and proactive maintenance company specializing in contracting service and consultation for oil and vibration analysis, thermography, laser alignment and balancing, fluorescent leak and ultrasonic detection, as well as providing specialized training, tools, accessories and hardware for lubrication and oil analysis programs.

Society for Maintenance and Reliability Professionals (SMRP), Individual Member. Visit www.smrp.org for more information.

Ontario Association of Engineering Technicians and Technologists (OACETT), Member #826094. OACETT is dedicated to excellence in the engineering and applied science technology profession in a manner that serves and protects the public interest. Visit www.oacett.org for more information.

Plant Engineering and Maintenance Association of Canada (PEMAC), Individual Member #1467. PEMAC's mission is to improve its member’s professionalism, performance, safety and outside recognition by providing specialized training and certification, undertaking research, providing forums for the exchange of information and acting as the public voice for all of its members. Visit www.pemac.org for more information.

Articles and Technical Papers Published in Periodicals

Jason Kopschinsky, Noria Corporation, "A Drop in the Bucket For Engine Oil Sampling". Practicing Oil Analysis Magazine. September 2007

Jason Kopschinsky, Noria Corporation, "So You've Got a Lubrication Program... Now What?". Practicing Oil Analysis Magazine. September 2007

Jason Kopschinsky, Noria Corporation, "Managing Change in Your Lubrication Program". Practicing Oil Analysis Magazine. July 2007

Jason Kopschinsky, Noria Corporation, "Message Boards". Practicing Oil Analysis Magazine. May 2007

Jason Kopschinsky, "Why Lubrication Programs Are Like Sudoku". Practicing Oil Analysis Magazine. March 2007

Jason Kopschinsky Noria Corporation, "White Water Rafting, Hydrodynamics and Oil Sampling". Practicing Oil Analysis Magazine. November 2006

Jason Kopschinsky, "Reliability Basics for the Oil Analysis Professional". Practicing Oil Analysis Magazine. September 2006

Jason Kopschinsky, Noria Corporation, "The Real Cost of Corporate Amnesia". Practicing Oil Analysis Magazine. July 2006

Jason Kopschinsky, Noria Corporation, "The Cleanliness Conspiracy Theory". Practicing Oil Analysis Magazine. May 2006

Jason Kopschinsky, Noria Corporation, "Dissecting OEM Lubricant Recommendations". Practicing Oil Analysis Magazine. March 2006

Jason Kopschinsky, Noria Corporation, "A Crude Awakening - to the Escalating Need to Manage and Control Lubricant Consumption". Practicing Oil Analysis Magazine. January 2006

Jason Kopschinsky, Noria Corporation, "Achieving Textbook Success". Practicing Oil Analysis Magazine. November 2005

Jason Kopschinsky, Noria Corporation, "The Unsung Hero". Practicing Oil Analysis Magazine. September 2005

Jason Kopschinsky, Noria Corporation, "All or Nothing? – The Question Faced by Those Wanting to Implement Precision Lubrication". Practicing Oil Analysis Magazine. July 2005

Jason Kopschinsky, Noria Corporation, "Is Your Oil Analysis Program Ready to Retire?". Practicing Oil Analysis Magazine. May 2005

Jason Kopschinsky, Noria Corporation, "Maintenance, No Limit Texas Hold'em Style". Practicing Oil Analysis Magazine. March 2005

Jason Kopschinsky, Noria Corporation, "What Have You Done for Me Lately?". Practicing Oil Analysis Magazine. January 2005

Jason Kopschinsky, Noria Corporation, "Is Maintenance Convenient Enough?". Practicing Oil Analysis Magazine. November 2004

Jason Kopschinsky, Noria Corporation, "Listen to and Act on Your Oil Analysis Data". Practicing Oil Analysis Magazine. September 2004

Jason Kopschinsky, Noria Corporation, "How to Spec a Filter Cart". Practicing Oil Analysis Magazine. July 2004

Jason Kopschinsky, Noria Corporation, "Selecting On-site Lab Equipment with Various Budgets". Practicing Oil Analysis Magazine. May 2004

Jason P. Kopschinsky, Schematic Approach Inc., "High-Pressure Oil Sampling: The Next Step". Practicing Oil Analysis Magazine. January 2002

Jason P. Kopschinsky, Schematic Approach Inc., "Hydraulic Systems and Fluid Selection". Machinery Lubrication Magazine. January 2002

Jason P. Kopschinsky, Schematic Approach Inc., "World-Class Oil Sampling - It is Possible". Practicing Oil Analysis Magazine. July 2000

Frank Godin of EMA Canada and Jay Kopschinsky of Schematic Approach Inc., "Best Practices for Lubricant Storage and Handling". Practicing Oil Analysis Magazine. July 1999

Articles and Technical Papers Published Conference Proceedings

Kopschinsky, J. (2007) “The Truth about Filter Carts.” Lubed, Reliable and Lean Conference Proceedings 2007, Louisville, KY, May 15-17.

Kopschinsky, J. (2007) “Oil Sampling Fundamentals.” Lubed, Reliable and Lean Conference Proceedings 2007, Louisville, KY, May 15-17.

Kopschinsky, J. (2006) “Developing Practical Standards for Achieving In-Plant Fluid Cleanliness.” Lubed, Reliable and Lean Conference Proceedings 2006, Columbus, OH, May 16-18.

Kopschinsky, J. (2005) “How to Specify and Purchase a Filter Cart for Specific Lubricants.” Lubrication Excellence and Reliability World Conference Proceedings 2005, San Antonio, TX, April 26-28.

Kopschinsky, J. and Potteiger, J. (2004) “Improve Your Lubrication Program – A 12-Step Self-Audit.” Lubrication Excellence Conference Proceedings 2004, Nashville, TN, March 23-25.

Kopschinsky, J. and Potteiger, J. (2004) “Accessorizing New Equipment for Lubrication Excellence.” Lubrication Excellence Conference Proceedings 2004, Nashville, TN, March 23-25.

Kopschinsky, J. (2004) “The Seven Best Places to Look for and Collect Wear Debris for Analysis.” Lubrication Excellence Conference Proceedings 2004, Nashville, TN, March 23-25.

Kopschinsky, J. (2004) “Effective On-site Oil Analysis Starts with Your Off-site Lab.” Lubrication Excellence Conference Proceedings 2004, Nashville, TN, March 23-25.

Kopschinsky, J. (2003) “World-Class Oil Sampling – It is Possible.” Lubrication Excellence Conference Proceedings 2003, Houston, TX, April 1-3.

Kopschinsky, J (2000) “Strategies for Effective Contamination Monitoring and Control.” Practicing Oil Analysis Conference Proceedings 2000, Tulsa, OK, October 24-26.

Godin, F. and Kopschinsky, J (1999) “Best Practices for Lubricant Storage and Handling.” Practicing Oil Analysis Conference Proceedings ‘99, Tulsa, OK, October 26-27.

Jason is a Certified Maintenance Reliability Professional (CMRP) by the Society for Maintenance and Reliability Professionals (SMRP) and a certified Maintenance Management Professional (MMP) by the Plant Engineering and Maintenance Association of Canada (PEMAC).

Jason is also a Certified Engineering Technologist (C.E.T.) by the Ontario Association of Certified Engineering Technicians and Technologists (OACETT). In addition, he has been certified as a Level I and Level II Machinery Lubricant Analyst (MLA) and Level I Machine Lubrication Technician (MLT) by the International Council for Machinery Lubrication (ICML).

• Born June 13, 1974
• Married (Jen) with 2 children (Ethan and Dylan)
• Enjoys playing hockey and spending time outdoors with his family.