Vibration Analyst

Machinery Vibration and Condition Monitoring Analyst

We are currently seeking a Machinery Vibration and Condition Monitoring Analyst to be based at our Fairmont, WV location. This "hands on" position will support multiple plant locations in our geographic region.

The Machinery Vibration and Condition Monitoring Analyst works with the Soles Electric plant personnel to maintain and/or improve the reliability of rotating equipment and meet desired facility performance goals. The position requires analyzing and reporting the health of rotating process equipment to proactively identify component, equipment and system issues and recommend corrective actions. Utilization of predictive maintenance programs to include vibration analysis, thermography, PdMA analysis and equipment condition monitoring technologies are critical to the success of this role.

This position works closely with Operations Management, Site Maintenance Personnel, Reliability Specialists and Engineers to identify and resolve rotating equipment related issues.

Key responsibilities:

• Predictive program and condition monitoring administration for the following but not limited to: Rotating equipment such as large fans, blowers, pumps, gearboxes and motors
• Review and monitoring of rotating equipment condition including vibration data, lube oil results and utilize other critical operating process data such as pressures, temperatures, flows, loads & efficiencies to determine equipment health
• Vibration Analysis Database Management
• Provide remote troubleshooting support to field technicians to resolve vibration instrumentation and CSI data collector issues
• Provide vibration data collection training to new employees
• Determines vibration point locations and develops data collection routes for new and existing equipment
• Hands on target pointing and installation of vibration systems on rotating equipment
• Field diagnostics and troubleshooting
• Report equipment deficiencies utilizing EAM (CMMS)
• Consults with Soles Electric personnel on recommended corrective actions
• Collaborates with responsible Operations and Maintenance Personnel, Reliability Specialists, and Region Planners to prioritize repairs of identified equipment deficiencies
• Identifies, justifies and purchases major predictive equipment spare parts
• RCA participation provides relevant vibration and analysis history to support root cause analysis efforts
• Perform other duties related to this function to ensure the reliability of plant rotating equipment

This position requires a combination of office work and field work. This position typically requires approximately 15% - 20% travel domestically. Accessibility during off-hours is required. The applicant must be physically able to work on and around elevated fixed and rotating equipment.

Required Qualifications:

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in the maintenance of rotating equipment in an industrial manufacturing environment.
• Category I certification in vibration analysis
• Knowledge of predictive maintenance methodologies and technologies.
• Must possess excellent verbal communication, team interaction and presentation skills.
• Strong computer and standard software experience (MS Office, E-Mail, CMMS, etc.)
• Demonstrates proficiency in the use, application and maintenance of vibration data acquisition software and the diagnostic equipment used to track the health of the site's critical rotating machinery
• Proven ability to interpret and analyze vibration and oil analysis data
• Knowledge of general rotating equipment fundamentals such as assembly fits and tolerances

Desired Qualifications:

• Category II certification in vibration analysis
• Experience utilizing Emerson/ CSI MHM software and associated data collectors
• Experience specifying vibration systems including transmitters, probes, accelerometers and the associated cables
• Understanding of installing vibration systems/ knowledge of proper grounding
• Experience in shop and field balancing of rotating equipment
• Experience using CMMS systems such as Infor EAM.
• Experience in the installation, maintenance and troubleshooting of mechanical equipment such as large fans, gear boxes, rotary blowers, pumps, and motors