Equipment Condition Monitoring Analyst

Ziegler Caterpillar•Minneapolis, MN

1d•$31 - $37

About The Position

Ziegler CAT is hiring a full-time Equipment Condition Monitoring Analyst to monitor and analyze equipment health data and prepare and develop Equipment Management Solutions for customers. The role uses all elements of condition monitoring to help maximize equipment uptime and reduce customer operating costs. The analyst gathers data from multiple sources, applies predictive maintenance technologies, diagnoses equipment problems, and recommends solutions to improve equipment health and reliability. The analyst works with branch personnel and Customer Support Representatives to ensure recommended actions are completed, reviews fluid analysis and inspection findings, defines repair scopes, and develops reporting procedures. The position also involves educating others about condition monitoring, identifying development needs, and regularly communicating productivity and field issues to the manager. Travel is up to 3%.

Requirements

High school diploma required.
Strong mechanical aptitude in power train systems, fluid power, and electrical systems.
At least 3 years of experience analyzing fluid analysis results and trending data.
At least 3 years of experience with troubleshooting, problem solving, and root cause failure analysis.
At least 3 years of experience analyzing electronic control module (ECM) fault codes.
At least 3 years of experience or knowledge applying failure analysis principles to analyze filter and magnetic plug debris.
Basic computer skills and familiarity with Microsoft Office; must be able to spend the majority of the day using a computer for analysis, troubleshooting, and recommendation development.
Creative thinking and problem-solving skills.
Excellent communication skills and ability to influence and convey important information to multiple levels.
Personal attributes: planning and organization, even temperament, analytical ability, problem solving, and attention to detail.

Nice To Haves

Two-year degree preferred.
Knowledge of various light, medium, and heavy construction machine models, their components, and their systems.

Responsibilities

Acquire and manage data-gathering flows from various sources to evaluate equipment health and recommend maintenance actions.
Learn and apply the elements of condition monitoring to problem-solving and solution recommendations.
Administer data collection procedures to ensure information is complete, accurate, and timely.
Apply predictive maintenance technologies to collected data, diagnose equipment problems, and develop solutions to improve equipment health and reliability.
Contact branch personnel and Customer Support Representatives to ensure Equipment Management Solutions recommendations and follow-up actions are completed.
Review and inspect fluid analysis sample results, filter and magnetic plug or screen debris analysis, and PM inspection reports to determine further analysis and action recommendations.
Define the scope of recommended repair actions and relay the information to the Customer Support Representative.
Develop data-output processes and procedures for customer and Customer Support Representative reporting.
Identify training and development needs for self and others.
Develop education on the five elements of condition monitoring and how they relate to problem-solving and solution or action recommendations.
Communicate regularly with the manager regarding productivity and field issues.

Benefits

Health, dental, vision, and life insurance.
15 days of PTO in the first year, with accrual starting on day one.
Nine paid holidays.
401(k) plan with company contribution and match.
Health Savings Account, with Ziegler contributing up to $1,000 tax-free each year.
Short-term and long-term disability insurance.
Flexible Spending Account (FSA).
Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
Paid parental leave.
Funeral leave.
Fitness membership discount.
Education assistance.
Work/life balance and ongoing professional development and training.