Reliability Engineer/Vibration Analyst

Smiths Group•Trainer, PA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Reliability Engineer/Vibration Analyst works on-site at a customer facility, coordinating and scheduling work with the customer in accordance with the partnership agreement. As part of a team, the role helps develop, operate, and manage condition monitoring programs for John Crane clients. The position collects routine condition monitoring data, performs first-line analysis and reporting, works with the team’s engineer to capture advanced data, and participates in troubleshooting. The role also conducts routine condition monitoring surveys and vibration analysis, reports vibration and oil analysis results with corrective maintenance recommendations, and interfaces with the client to deliver on-site services. It conducts periodic on-site pump performance testing and reporting, and calculates the cost benefit of recommendations using a defined process. The employee works 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.
Minimum two years of experience in vibration analysis for condition monitoring of rotating equipment, such as pumps and compressors, preferred.

Nice To Haves

Mechanical Engineer or Mechanical Engineering Technology degree, or equivalent and relevant work experience with rotating equipment.
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

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.
Analyze routine vibration data.
Report vibration and oil analysis results and associated corrective maintenance recommendations.
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.
Coordinate, schedule, and participate in work with the customer in compliance with the partnership agreement.
Work as part of a team to collect routine condition monitoring data, conduct first-line analysis and reporting, capture advanced data, and participate in troubleshooting.