Rotating Machinery Vibration Diagnostics Specialist
Caltrol•Chandler, AZ
•$37 - $45•Hybrid
About The Position
Shape the health of critical machines across the West. Wake up, check your vibration routes from your home office, load your company-provided truck, and head to a customer site where a high-speed pump is tripping alarms. By mid-morning, you’ve confirmed the fault frequencies, completed precision laser alignment, and balanced a stubborn fan. In the afternoon, you’re back online, refining alarm strategies and preparing a clear report that helps a maintenance leader prevent the next failure. This is a day in the life at Caltrol—where vibration experts become trusted reliability advisors.
Requirements
- Associate degree in Mechanical/Industrial/Reliability Engineering or related field—or equivalent education, military training, and industry experience
- 4+ years in industrial maintenance, machinery diagnostics, reliability, predictive maintenance, or rotating equipment
- 4+ years hands-on with vibration analysis, laser alignment, and balancing
- Advanced diagnostics: phase analysis, resonance testing, root cause identification, and corrective action development
- Experience with vibration analyzers, condition monitoring systems, and analysis software (Emerson AMS a plus) and Microsoft Office
- Ability to work independently from a home office with reliable high-speed internet
- Strong communication skills; ability to translate findings for diverse audiences
- Valid driver’s license and an acceptable driving record per company insurance and MVR standards
- Willingness to travel across California, Nevada, and Arizona with occasional overnights
Nice To Haves
- ISO Category II Vibration Analyst certification (or ability to earn with company support)
- Experience running PdM/Condition Monitoring programs
- Deep knowledge of precision alignment, couplings, and installation best practices
- Hands-on static and dynamic balancing
- Familiarity with RCM, CBM, and machinery health technologies
- Mentorship experience and team development contributions
Responsibilities
- Own Predictive Maintenance (PdM) programs—plan routes, collect and analyze data, and deliver actionable findings.
- Diagnose rotating equipment using vibration analysis, precision laser alignment, on-site balancing, phase analysis, resonance testing, and advanced troubleshooting.
- Build and optimize vibration databases (routes, measurement points, alarm strategies, and fault-frequency setups).
- Partner directly with customers through site visits, acceptance testing, and technical consultations to solve critical machinery and process issues.
- Collaborate with manufacturers, engineers, and maintenance teams to drive continuous improvement and reliability outcomes.
- Spot opportunities to elevate customer reliability programs and expand condition monitoring value.
- Mentor junior analysts and contribute to the technical excellence of Caltrol’s Reliability Services team.
- Continuously grow through field experience, advanced training, and industry-recognized certifications.
Benefits
- Company-provided truck for business travel
- Per diem/travel benefits
- Work-from-home flexibility when not in the field
- Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)—share in the value you help create
- Professional development: ISO Category I–III, OEM training, thermography, ultrasound, reliability engineering, conferences, and mentorship
- Broad industry exposure to accelerate your technical growth
- A culture of long-term success, continuous improvement, and development
- Profit-sharing opportunities
- 401(k) with employer match
- Generous PTO + 10 paid holidays
- Medical, Dental, Vision—effective the 1st day of the month after hire
- Free, unlimited virtual care with a dedicated physician
- HSA (with Caltrol contribution) + FSA
- Company-paid life insurance
- Company-paid short-term disability
- Student loan repayment match program
- Tuition/education reimbursement
- Annual wellness benefits (gym, on-demand fitness, wearables discounts)
- Pet insurance and pet discount program
- Travel assistance
- A wide selection of voluntary plans (accident, critical illness, long-term disability, legal)
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
