Asset Health Analyst

Andritz•Charlotte, NC

3d•Onsite

About The Position

ANDRITZ is seeking a motivated Vibration Analyst to join our Predictive Maintenance and Reliability team. We are looking for candidates with strong mechanical aptitude, curiosity, and a genuine interest in developing a career in vibration analysis and equipment reliability. Previous vibration analysis experience or certification is preferred but not required. Candidates with experience in industrial maintenance, mechanical maintenance, rotating equipment, reliability, or related technical fields are encouraged to apply. This is a hands-on field position supporting an operating Pulp & Paper facility. The successful candidate must be comfortable working in an industrial environment and willing to learn vibration analysis and other predictive maintenance technologies. The Vibration Analyst will work alongside experienced analysts and reliability professionals, receiving hands-on technical development while progressively building the skills required to independently evaluate equipment condition and provide maintenance recommendations.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Basic understanding of mechanical equipment and interest in rotating machinery.
Willingness to learn vibration analysis and predictive maintenance technologies.
Ability to work safely in an industrial environment, independently and as part of a team.
Good communication, problem-solving, and basic computer skills.
Willing and able to travel up to 30% within North America.

Nice To Haves

Technical education or industrial experience in Mechanical, Electrical, Maintenance, Mechatronics, or a related field.
Experience with rotating equipment such as motors, pumps, fans, bearings, gearboxes, or conveyors.
Experience or certification in vibration analysis, condition monitoring, or other predictive maintenance technologies.
ISO Category I or II Vibration Analysis certification is a plus.
Experience in Pulp & Paper or another heavy industrial environment is a plus.

Responsibilities

Collect and monitor vibration data from rotating equipment, including motors, pumps, fans, gearboxes, conveyors, and rolls, using portable data collectors and wireless sensors.
Review vibration spectra, waveforms, and trends to identify machinery faults such as imbalance, misalignment, mechanical looseness, and bearing defects.
Support equipment troubleshooting and root-cause investigations, developing actionable maintenance recommendations.
Maintain accurate vibration databases, equipment records, and technical documentation, and communicate findings through technical reports.
Support the installation and verification of wireless and online condition monitoring systems.
Perform or support other predictive maintenance technologies, including ultrasound inspections, ultrasound-guided precision lubrication, and infrared thermography.
Collaborate with experienced Vibration Analysts and Subject Matter Experts on complex equipment conditions.
Participate in weekend duty rotation after appropriate training and qualification.
Follow all ANDRITZ and customer safety requirements.

Benefits

Opportunities for hands-on development in vibration analysis, rotating equipment diagnostics, online condition monitoring, ultrasound, precision lubrication, and other predictive maintenance technologies.
Work alongside experienced analysts and Subject Matter Experts.
Develop toward greater independence in machinery diagnostics and equipment health assessment.
Build a career in Vibration Analysis, Predictive Maintenance, and Reliability.
Receive hands-on technical development and mentorship from experienced professionals.
Work with portable, wireless, and online condition monitoring technologies.
Gain exposure to multiple predictive maintenance technologies.
Work on real industrial equipment and reliability challenges.
Develop technical expertise in rotating equipment diagnostics.
Be part of a global organization focused on industrial technology, reliability, and continuous improvement.