Wood

Vibration Analyst – Rotating Equipment

Wood

full-time

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Location Type: Hybrid

Location: Sabine Pass • Louisiana • United States

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About the role

  • Join the Condition Monitoring team in Sabine Pass, LA
  • Work at a client facility 4-5 days per week
  • Gain hands-on experience in machinery diagnostics and reliability engineering
  • Collaborate with experts and use advanced machinery and vibration technologies
  • Contribute to expanding the Vibration group and achieve business growth objectives
  • Prepare detailed condition reports and provide maintenance recommendations
  • Support preventive and predictive maintenance strategies
  • Analyze vibration signatures and equipment faults
  • Participate in root cause failure analysis

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering or a Technologist Diploma (in the Mechanical discipline) is preferred, however applicants with relevant work experience and Vibration certification will be considered.
  • ISO Category II Vibration Certification
  • ISO Category III Vibration Certification will be an asset
  • Additional certifications in related condition monitoring technologies will be strong assets e.g., Thermography (Level I), Lubrication Analysis (MLT/MLA Level I or II), Ultrasonic Testing (Airborne Ultrasound Level I)
  • Strong knowledge of rotating and reciprocating machinery (pumps, compressors, fans, motors, turbines, etc.)
  • Proficiency with vibration data collection equipment and software like Bently Nevada, CSI/Emerson, Prüftechnik, etc.
  • Bently Nevada Scout and System 1 knowledge will be an asset
  • Ability to perform: Route-based and non route data collection, Time waveform and spectrum analysis, Fault diagnosis for common issues (misalignment, imbalance, bearing defects, looseness, resonance, etc.)
  • 3-5 years of hands-on vibration monitoring or condition monitoring experience
  • Field experience working on large scale industrial sites (oil & gas, power generation, etc.)
  • LNG experience will be an asset
  • Experience in troubleshooting mechanical and vibration-related problems is highly beneficial
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving ability
  • Clear written and verbal communication skills for reporting and interacting with clients and colleagues
  • Strong organizational skills to manage routes, reporting timelines, and multiple client deliverables
  • Commitment to safety and adherence to HSSE procedures
  • Valid driver's license and ability to travel to client sites as needed
  • Physically able to conduct fieldwork (climbing, walking, carrying analyzer kit, etc.)
  • Familiarity with computer systems for reporting and data management (Excel, CMMS, vibration databases)
  • Must be US citizen or authorized to work lawfully in the US, without sponsorship from Wood.
Benefits
  • Exceptional hands-on experience
  • Professional development in machinery diagnostics
  • Collaboration with industry-leading experts
  • Opportunities for career advancement
  • Support from Houston office
Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard Skills & Tools
machinery diagnosticsreliability engineeringvibration analysisroot cause failure analysispreventive maintenancepredictive maintenancefault diagnosisdata collectionspectrum analysistime waveform analysis
Soft Skills
analytical abilityproblem-solvingcommunication skillsorganizational skillscommitment to safety
Certifications
Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineeringTechnologist Diploma in Mechanical disciplineISO Category II Vibration CertificationISO Category III Vibration CertificationThermography Level ILubrication Analysis MLT/MLA Level ILubrication Analysis MLT/MLA Level IIUltrasonic Testing Airborne Ultrasound Level I