Technical Sales Representative - Industrial Materials

Sr. Rotating Equipment Diagnostic/Mechanical Reliability Engineer - Chemicals - Houston

Our client, a leading global industrial gas manufacturer with applications in multiple markets is seeking a Sr. Rotating Equipment Diagnostic Engineer based out of their plant in the Houston area. The Mechanical Diagnostic Analyst will analyze rotating equipment vibration data of all types to predict defect characteristics utilizing digital technologies to track and improve equipment health and reliability. In this role, you’ll be an innovator and champion of continuous improvement to build the future of reliability health monitoring. The purpose of this role is to Increase Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE) by analyzing operational and diagnostic data to continuously improve reliability and increase productivity by eliminating unplanned events and downtime related to rotating equipment health and efficiency.

Required Qualifications/Experience:

• At least 10 years in a related industrial environment including experience in operations, maintenance, diagnostics, inspection, and testing of rotating equipment.
• Competent in Bently Nevada Rack and System 1 configuration and application
• Required Category II - Vibration Analyst certification to ISO 18436-2 standard
• Preferred Category III- Vibration Analyst certification to ISO 18436-2 standard
• Mechanical Engineering Degree from an accredited institution (Ph.D. a plus)

Required Critical Behaviors:

• Strong team values in collaboration and knowledge sharing
• Catalyst for continuous improvement and change management as a solution provider.
• Demonstrate the ability to respectfully challenge the status quo and improve existing processes/ programs.
• Passionate about sustainability, DQM, OEE, and RCM
• Willingness to periodically travel to production sites

Required Key Skills:

• Strong analytical and quantitative skills
• Excellent communication skills
• Expert knowledge of design, operation, diagnostic, and troubleshooting of all types of rotating equipment.

Job Responsibilities:

• Innovate new and continuously improve predictive technologies and strategies.
• Proficient use and knowledge of Bently equipment protection systems, applications, and strategies
• Analyze operating data to proactively identify influences that impact machinery
• Integrate operational data with diagnostic signatures such as acceleration and displacement to proactively identify defects and anomalies
• Challenge digital teams and suppliers to provide effective and innovative online monitoring solutions
• Serve as a consultant offering prescriptive solutions as a subject matter expert on all types of rotating equipment
• Available for remote off-hour diagnostic support as an integral resource to operating sites
• Collaborate with, train, and mentor local maintenance and reliability resources
• Champion rotating equipment knowledge management initiatives through procedure creation and improvements
• Mentor and develop rotating machinery personnel
• Support of Root Cause Failure Analysis (RCFA) as analyst subject matter expert
• Participate in expert user panels and maintain a network of industry best practices and service providers.

Interested candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Future Visa sponsorship is not available.