Hybrid Vibration Analyst – Rotating Equipment

at Wood

• Job title: Vibration Analyst – Rotating Equipment
• Job type: Full Time
• Experience level: Mid level, Senior
• Salary: Not specified
• Degree requirement: Bachelor's Degree
• Location requirements: Hybrid, Sabine Pass, United States

About the role

• Field Vibration Analyst/Engineer working with rotating equipment and condition monitoring in Sabine Pass, LA. Gain hands-on experience and collaborate with industry experts while supporting business growth goals.

Responsibilities

• 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