Field Vibration Analyst
Wood PLC

JOB DESCRIPTION

Wood's Consulting business group is currently seeking a Field Vibration Analyst/Engineer to join our Condition Monitoring team in the US. This is a permanent position with the first 2 to 3 years will being a predominantly site-based position, with the expectation to work out of a client facility 5 days a week near New Orleans, LA. This role provides excellent learning opportunities to grow in the machinery diagnostics, condition monitoring and reliability world, and is an opportunity to work with industry-leading machinery and vibration experts. Suitable for a dynamic individual, who is entrepreneurial and interested in consultative work.

The Vibration group is committed to the growth and development of our business and people in our Houston office with a goal to double our business in the next few years. This position offers great opportunity for a motivated candidate to join a team of industry experts and make an impression in a growing global organization. This is a permanent position with high potential for growth and career advancement

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Support implementation and improvement of rotating equipment condition monitoring programs (vibration, lubrication, and thermography) including on-site data collection, analysis and recommendations for corrective action
• Support implementation and improvement of rotating and reciprocating equipment monitoring programs including on-site data collection, analysis and recommendations for corrective action
• Conduct field measurements of vibration data and analysis, related to rotating equipment primarily, using different data acquisition hardware and software applications
• Work independently or as part of a team, on client sites, conducting routine data collection activities, and occasionally troubleshooting vibration issues across machinery, piping and/or structures
• Identify opportunities to improve client equipment reliability, availability and/or performance, collaborating with clients to turn insights to their advantage
• Prepare written reports of analysis findings including recommendations for corrective actions
• Implement and adhere to Wood - Vibration, Dynamics & Noise (VDN) HSSE policies and best practices at all work sites
• Effectively manage assigned tasks / projects to ensure on time delivery, within scope and budget, while meeting the client's expectations
• Communicate with supervisors, co-workers, and team about on-going work and schedules
• Assist in maintaining and developing client relationships, including developing new business opportunities
• Support the continuous improvement of systems and processes

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering or a Technologist Diploma (in the Mechanical discipline) is preferred, however applicants with relevant work experience and Vibration certification will be considered.
• Must have work experience in rotating machinery vibration data collection and analysis; VCAT 2 knowledge and experience is preferred
• A minimum of 3 years of work experience in machinery vibration analysis is required
• Knowledge of Scout analyzer and System 1 will be an asset
• Must have excellent communication (written and verbal) skills in English, combined with the ability to interact and engage with clients and internal stakeholders
• Must be detail-oriented with strong analysis skills (ie. quickly interpret key client evidence) combined with the ability to write high quality technical reports
• Committed to a culture of Safety in the workplace
• Must have a strong interest in vibration and dynamics, performance, and reliability
• Keen to develop strong consulting capability whilst engaging with clients
• A keen interest in data analytics and business intelligence tools
• Must have valid Driver's license and be available to travel to client facilities for 40% to 50% of the time
• Must be US citizen or authorized to work lawfully in the US, without sponsorship from Wood

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