Wood

Vibration Analyst

Wood

full-time

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Origin:  • 🇺🇸 United States • Louisiana

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Job Level

JuniorMid-Level

About the role

  • Training will be offered to support implementation and improvement of rotating and reciprocating equipment monitoring programs including on-site data collection, analysis and recommendations for corrective action
  • Training will be offered to conduct field measurements of vibration data and analysis, related to rotating equipment primarily, using different data acquisition hardware and software applications
  • Once training is completed, work independently or as part of a team, on client sites, conducting routine data collection activities, and occasionally troubleshooting vibration issues across machinery, piping and/or structures
  • Identify opportunities to improve client equipment reliability, availability and/or performance, collaborating with clients to turn insights to their advantage
  • Prepare written reports of analysis findings including recommendations for corrective actions
  • Implement and adhere to Wood – Vibration, Dynamics & Noise (VDN) HSSE policies and best practices at all work sites
  • Effectively manage assigned tasks / projects to ensure on time delivery, within scope and budget, while meeting the client’s expectations
  • Communicate with supervisors, co-workers, and team about on-going work and schedules
  • Assist in maintaining and developing client relationships, including developing new business opportunities
  • Support the continuous improvement of systems and processes

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.
  • Work experience in rotating machinery vibration data collection and analysis; VCAT 2 knowledge and experience will be an asset
  • 0 - 2 years of work experience in machinery vibration analysis will be ideal
  • Knowledge of Scout analyzer and System 1 will be an asset
  • Must have excellent communication (written and verbal) skills in English, combined with the ability to interact and engage with clients and internal stakeholders
  • Must be detail-oriented with strong analysis skills (ie. quickly interpret key client evidence) combined with the ability to write high quality technical reports
  • Committed to a culture of Safety in the workplace
  • Must have a strong interest in vibration and dynamics, performance, and reliability
  • Keen to develop strong consulting capability whilst engaging with clients
  • A keen interest in data analytics and business intelligence tools
  • Must have valid Driver’s license and be available to travel to client facilities for 40% to 50% of the time
  • Must be US citizen or authorized to work lawfully in the US, without sponsorship from Wood