Acoustics & Vibration Tech Prof I at Wood PLC in Houston, Texas

Job Description:

JOB DESCRIPTION



Remarkable people, trusted by clients to design and advance the world.


Wood is recruiting for an Acoustics & Vibration Tech Prof I to join its Digital Consulting business focusing on Intelligent Assets. This opportunity is Hybrid in Houston, TX office

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The Role


The Acoustics & Vibration Tech Prof I will perform a variety of data collection, troubleshooting and problem-solving activities for machinery, piping and structural systems (across all industries). This individual would support our Vibration, Dynamics and Noise team located in our Houston, TX office.


Our Clients and Projects



Designing the future. Transforming the world
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Wood's consulting business is comprised of 4,000 of the world's foremost deep domain and technical experts, engineering specialists and industrial scientists, focused on advising and implementing solutions that drive real value for our clients at any stage of the asset life cycle.


What we can offer

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  Meaningful and interesting projects delivered to leaders of industry across renewables and emerging energy sectors
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  Flexible working arrangements that balance client, team and individual needs. This opportunity is Hybrid in Houston, TX office
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  Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion across our business with employee networks committed to giving all employees a voice
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  Competitive salary with regular salary reviews to ensure we are rewarding at the right level in line with the market.
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  Flexible benefits package that can be adapted to suit your lifestyle
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  Commitment to continued professional development through development plans tailored to individual needs and interests
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  Global connections with leading industry experts around the world who are shaping the standards of our profession

RESPONSIBILITIES



Typical responsibilities

• Perform vibration analysis by acquiring vibration data using different data acquisition hardware and their software applications


• Evaluate operational issues by evaluating vibration data, process conditions, machine performance, maintenance data and customer communication


• Troubleshoot on piping systems, structures, reciprocating and centrifugal compressors, reciprocating and centrifugal pumps, gas and steam turbines, gearboxes, motors, engines and other equipment for land based and offshore facilities


• Balancing of rotating equipment


• Interact with operations, maintenance, and inspection personnel


• Perform equipment vibration and performance assessments for rotating equipment packages


• Prepare timely and accurate technical reports to professional standards


• Implement and adhere to Wood - Vibration, Dynamics & Noise (VDN) HSSE policies and best practices at all work sites


• Strong verbal communication skills, with the ability to speak directly to the issue and to adapt to work environment and customers' communication style


• Ability to establish strong working relationships with customers. Strong customer focus and the desire to go the extra mile

QUALIFICATIONS



What makes you remarkable?



At Wood, we are committed to equal opportunities and welcome all talented individuals to consider joining our team. So even if you don't match every statement below but feel you have some of the experience, knowledge or skills needed for this role, we encourage you to apply. It will take all of us working together to deliver solutions to the world's most critical challenges.



Expected:

• Mechanical Engineer or Technologist (BSME or BSMET)


• New graduate or with 0-2 years of job-related experience


• Good knowledge of vibration fundamentals and interest in investigating and troubleshooting vibration problems, with basic understanding of performance, reliability, and maintenance issues


• Excellent communication and analytical skills; working knowledge of computer systems and integrated software application programs


• Position requires up to 50% travel. Travel is mainly continental United States with some international travel.


• Have an interest in acoustic theory, multiphase flow, and transients.


• Proficient in standard windows software


• Valid driver's license with good driving history


• Current passport with eligibility to travel

Desirable:

• Have some exposure to vibration data acquisition systems and their software, in the industry or in university vibration laboratory


• Understand rotating machinery including reciprocating and centrifugal compressors, reciprocating and centrifugal pumps, gas and steam turbines, gearboxes, motors, engines and other equipment


• Have some understanding of software related to vibration data acquisition systems

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