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
