Reliability Vibration Technician
About The Position
Sodexo is seeking a Reliability Vibration Technician to support a life sciences client based in Rahway, NJ. This role serves as a technical expert in condition monitoring and reliability engineering, with a strong focus on vibration analysis and infrared thermography. You will play a critical role in advancing asset reliability programs by diagnosing complex equipment issues and driving proactive maintenance strategies. The position partners closely with Maintenance, Engineering, and Operations to improve equipment uptime, reduce lifecycle costs, and enhance overall system performance. In addition to hands-on diagnostics, you will contribute to long-term reliability strategy and continuous improvement initiatives. This is a highly technical role requiring deep expertise, analytical thinking, and a proactive approach to failure prevention.
Requirements
- ISO Category III Vibration Analysis certification (required); Category IV preferred
- Infrared Thermography certification Level I or II (required); Level III preferred
- Bachelor’s or Associate’s degree in Engineering or equivalent practical experience
- 5–10+ years of experience in reliability engineering, condition monitoring, or rotating equipment analysis
- Strong expertise in vibration analysis techniques (FFT, waveform, phase, resonance) and failure diagnostics
- Experience with predictive maintenance tools, IR/vibration software, and CMMS systems
- Ability to work in regulated environments (pharma, life sciences, or similar) with strong documentation practices
- Minimum Education Requirement - Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience
- Minimum Management Experience - 5 years
- Minimum Functional Experience - 3 years work experience in facilities maintenance, plant operations or engineering services
Nice To Haves
- Category IV Vibration Analysis certification preferred
- Infrared Thermography certification Level III preferred
Responsibilities
- Perform advanced vibration analysis on rotating equipment including motors, pumps, fans, compressors, and gearboxes
- Conduct infrared (IR) thermographic inspections across electrical, mechanical, and process systems
- Diagnose complex failure modes (e.g., bearing failures, misalignment, imbalance, electrical anomalies) and recommend corrective actions
- Lead and support root cause failure analysis (RCFA) and implement failure elimination strategies
- Develop and refine predictive maintenance (PdM), condition-based monitoring, and reliability-centered maintenance (RCM) programs
- Partner with engineering and operations teams to support capital projects, equipment upgrades, and reliability improvements
- Mentor junior analysts and support training initiatives to promote reliability best practices
Benefits
- Medical, Dental, Vision Care and Wellness Programs
- 401(k) Plan with Matching Contributions
- Paid Time Off and Company Holidays
- Career Growth Opportunities and Tuition Reimbursement
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
