Senior Vibration Specialist

About the role

Perform advanced rotating machinery diagnostics using vibration spectrum, time waveform analysis, phase, orbit plots, and operational deflection shapes (ODS)/motion amplification. Validate and optimize measurement setups such as Fmax, resolution lines, averaging, windowing, filters, route design, sensor selection, and mounting. Translate findings into practical, risk-ranked recommendations. Collaborate with reliability, maintenance, and operations teams to plan corrective actions including alignment, balancing, bearing replacement, rotor repair, and foundation fixes.

Responsibilities

• Lead special projects such as PdM program design, alarm strategy optimization, reciprocating compressor and turbomachinery analysis, and integration of complementary technologies including oil analysis, infrared thermography, ultrasound, process data.
• Develop and maintain vibration analysis databases, hierarchies, and machine templates.
• Support Key Performance Indicators (KPI) development and performance reviews for customer programs including defect detection rate, Mean Time Between Failures and Mean Time Between Repairs (MTBF/MTBR) improvement and avoided cost.
• Serve as a technical mentor for Machine Health Specialists on advanced diagnostics and best practices.
• Conduct workshops and hands-on training sessions for vibration analysis and Product Data Management technologies.
• Deliver senior-level diagnostic reports with root cause analysis, risk assessment, and Return on Investment (ROI) justification.
• Present findings and recommendations to customer stakeholders and executives; influence corrective actions and capital planning.
• Must be available to work on projects at various, unanticipated sites throughout the United States and internationally (20%).

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or a related field, and 5 years of experience in rotating machinery diagnostics and vibration analysis.
• Experience must include: Operational Deflective Shape (ODS) style analysis, ultrasound, and oil analysis program management to manage and building programs.
• Multi-channel analyzers including AMS 2140 and AMS 2600 beyond basic route collection, including diagnostics and troubleshooting.
• Utilizing Turbomachinery condition monitoring platforms including AMS Machine Works and Bently Nevada System 1 to set up, interpret, and use.
• Remote and wireless condition monitoring system configuration and basic commissioning.
• Precision field balancing and shaft alignment performed independently using AMS Machinery Manager.
• Supporting Root Cause Failure Analysis (RCFA) efforts and producing formal machinery health assessments and technical reports.
• Must have Vibration Analyst Category III certification.

Jobsite: Stafford, TX