Reliability Engineer/Vibration Analyst

Smiths Group•Trainer, PA

9h•Onsite

About The Position

The Reliability Engineer/Vibration Analyst works on-site at a customer facility, coordinating, scheduling, and participating in work with the customer in accordance with the partnership agreement. As part of a team, the role supports the development, operation, and management of Condition Monitoring programs for John Crane clients. Responsibilities include collecting routine Condition Monitoring data, conducting first-line analysis and reporting, working with the team’s engineer to capture advanced data, and participating in troubleshooting. The position also delivers on-site Condition Monitoring services, pump performance testing, and reporting, and calculates the cost benefit of maintenance recommendations using a defined process. The role operates within the requirements of the Integrated Management System.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent required.
Vibration Analysis ISO 18436-2 Category 2 certification, or equivalent, required.
Proficiency with computers, MS Office, and specialist vibration monitoring software.
Mechanical Engineer or Mechanical Engineering Technology degree, or equivalent and relevant work experience with rotating equipment, preferred.
Minimum two years’ experience in vibration analysis for condition monitoring of rotating equipment such as pumps and compressors, preferred.

Nice To Haves

Lubrication Analysis ISO 18436-4 Category 2 certification, or equivalent.
Experience with mechanical seals.
Skills such as thermography, rotor dynamics analysis, laser alignment, and electrical tests.
Experience working in a diverse environment with a global company.

Responsibilities

Coordinate, schedule, and participate in work with the customer in accordance with the partnership agreement.
Operate and develop Condition Monitoring programs for John Crane clients in conjunction with the Lead CM Engineer.
Conduct routine Condition Monitoring surveys at client premises.
Collect routine Condition Monitoring data and conduct first-line analysis and reporting.
Conduct analysis of routine vibration data.
Report vibration and oil analysis results and associated corrective maintenance recommendations.
Work with the team’s engineer to capture advanced data and participate in troubleshooting.
Interface with the client to deliver on-site Condition Monitoring services.
Conduct periodic on-site pump performance testing and reporting.
Calculate the cost benefit of carrying out recommendations using a defined process.
Work within the requirements of the Integrated Management System.