Vibration Monitoring Analyst - Rotating Machinery

Job-ID: 31497Category: EngineeringLocation: Lake Charles, LA, United States; Houston, TX, United StatesWorkplace: On-siteSchedule: Full timePosted: 2026-10-09Market Sector: AllRecruiting Type: Professional & TechnicalWood’s Consulting business is currently seeking Field Vibration Engineers and/or Technicians to join our condition monitoring team. These are full-time field-based positions at a client facility. The project site is a LNG facility near Lake Charles, LA. We are willing to consider relocation from another State for the right applicant; however, we require candidates authorized to work lawfully in the United States, without sponsorship from Wood.The condition monitoring team is committed to the growth and development of our business and people with a goal of doubling our business in the next few years. This position offers great opportunity for a motivated candidate to join a team of industry experts and make an impression in a growing global organization. This is a permanent position with high potential for growth and career advancement. In our recruitment and hiring process at Wood Group USA., we want to emphasize that we do not employ artificial intelligence or automated systems to screen or select candidates. We are committed to ensuring fairness and inclusivity by relying on the expertise from a team of professional recruiters for the application reviews, interviews, and qualification assessments.QualificationsEngineering degree / Technologist for a Field Vibration Engineer positionVCAT 2/ISO Category II certification or higher is a requirementThermography and lube oil analysis experience is an assetWork experience with industrial machineryLNG experience is an assetPrior experience or understanding of Bentley Nevada Scout / System 1, CSI, etc. is valuableExperience working with CMMS systems is considered an assetMust have good communication (written and verbal) skills in English, combined with the ability to interact and engage with clients and internal stakeholdersMust have valid Driver’s license and be available to travel to client facilities on a daily basisMust be detail-oriented with strong analysis skills combined with the ability to write quality technical reportsCommitted to a culture of safety in the workplaceMust be authorized to work lawfully in the United States, without sponsorship from WoodResponsibilitiesVibration monitoring and fault identification of rotating and reciprocating machinery including pumps, compressors, gearboxes, motors, blowers, fans, etc.Support implementation and improvement of rotating equipment condition monitoring programs (vibration, lubrication, and thermography) including on-site data collection, analysis and recommendations for corrective actionSupport implementation and improvement of rotating and reciprocating equipment performance monitoring programs including on-site data collection, analysis and recommendations for corrective actionConduct field measurements of vibration data and analysis, related to rotating equipment primarily, using different data acquisition hardware and software applicationsWork independently or as part of a team, at client sites, conducting routine data collection activities, and occasionally troubleshooting vibration issues across machinery, piping and/or structuresIdentify opportunities to improve client equipment reliability, availability and/or performance, collaborating with clients to turn insights to their advantagePrepare written reports of analysis findings including recommendations for corrective actionsImplement and adhere to Wood – Vibration, Dynamics & Noise (VDN) HSSE policies and best practices at all work sitesEffectively manage assigned tasks / projects to ensure on time delivery, within scope and budget, while meeting the client’s expectationsCommunicate with supervisors, co-workers, and teams about on-going work and schedulesAssist in maintaining and developing client relationships, including developing new business opportunitiesTravel to client facilities according to defined schedules and occasionally at short noticeAbout the company Wood is a global leader in consulting, engineering and operations for the energy and materials sectors. With 33,000 people in around 50 countries, Wood supports clients across the full asset lifecycle, delivering safe, predictable outcomes while enabling resilient operations and a lower carbon future. Wood forms the Energy & Materials pillar of Sidara - a global partnership uniting leading multidisciplinary engineering, design, and project management companies. Diversity Statement We are an equal opportunity employer that recognises the value of a diverse workforce. All suitably qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment on the basis of objective criteria and without regard to the following (which is a non-exhaustive list): race, colour, age, religion, gender, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, or other characteristics in accordance with the relevant governing laws.