Vibration Asset Specialist

Summary

Applied Control is seeking a Vibration Asset Specialist to manage and support multiple Predictive Maintenance programs for customers across industrial sectors. The role performs vibration analysis, maintains PdM databases, provides on-site and remote troubleshooting, supports machinery reliability activities, and develops customer relationships.

Responsibilities

• Conduct independent vibration analysis using Full Spectrum Analyzer and Vibration Analysis software
• Deliver accurate and timely analysis reports that enable proactive maintenance and reduce machinery downtime detrimental to customer ROI
• Oversees multiple PdM program databases, ensuring all are up-to-date and effectively managed, including reporting databases
• Enhance machinery reliability and performance, leading to increased customer satisfaction and reduced operational costs
• Ensures effective communication between Analyst and Customer and protects the quality of the outcome in reporting
• Provide both on-site and remote troubleshooting support; assist customers and peers with problem resolution
• Build strong relationships with customers, enhancing service delivery and facilitating the renewal and expansion of service contracts

Skills

• Certified Level II Vibration Analyst required
• Proficient in using vibration analysis tools, software, hardware and general understanding of servers and networks
• Experience with Wireless/wired Machinery vibration data collection required
• Experience with Remote Monitoring concepts required
• Ability to deliver technical expertise in many different technologies and applications around Machinery Health and optimization
• Ability to analyze data from Vibration to Operational, focused on machinery and machinery processes
• Must exhibit a high level of communication proficiency with peers and customers. Ability to convey expert opinion intelligently
• Must be able to adapt to any situation with regard to machinery health, customer-facing, and internal messaging
• Must be competent and able to service our customers in the field at any moment with the expertise becoming of a Senior Analyst/Cat III
• Must be highly competent in practical and course vibration training
• Must be able to lift 40 lbs. and perform physical activities such as climbing ladders and working in confined spaces
• Ability to operate safely in plant and industrial environments
• Regular local travel (75%) and occasional travel within the larger territory (25%)
• Certified Level III Vibration Analyst preferred
• Certified Level II Thermography preferred
• Experience with Dynamic component Balancing and Laser Shaft Alignment preferred
• Experience/knowledge of Route-Based Predictive Maintenance preferred
• Industry experience with the use of AMS Software/Hardware preferred
• Experience working with Bentley Nevada Software/Hardware preferred
• Experience with Online Prediction and Protection Systems preferred
• Experience conducting Acceptance Testing (Natural Frequencies/Sound/Specs) preferred
• Additional Machinery Health certifications are preferred but not mandatory

Qualifications

Must Haves

• Certified Level II Vibration Analyst required
• Proficient in using vibration analysis tools, software, hardware and general understanding of servers and networks
• Experience with Wireless/wired Machinery vibration data collection required
• Experience with Remote Monitoring concepts required
• Ability to deliver technical expertise in many different technologies and applications around Machinery Health and optimization
• Ability to analyze data from Vibration to Operational, focused on machinery and machinery processes
• Must exhibit a high level of communication proficiency with peers and customers. Ability to convey expert opinion intelligently
• Must be able to adapt to any situation with regard to machinery health, customer-facing, and internal messaging
• Must be competent and able to service our customers in the field at any moment with the expertise becoming of a Senior Analyst/Cat III
• Must be highly competent in practical and course vibration training
• Must be able to lift 40 lbs. and perform physical activities such as climbing ladders and working in confined spaces
• Ability to operate safely in plant and industrial environments
• Regular local travel (75%) and occasional travel within the larger territory (25%)

Nice to Haves

• Certified Level III Vibration Analyst preferred
• Certified Level II Thermography preferred
• Experience with Dynamic component Balancing and Laser Shaft Alignment preferred
• Experience/knowledge of Route-Based Predictive Maintenance preferred
• Industry experience with the use of AMS Software/Hardware preferred
• Experience working with Bentley Nevada Software/Hardware preferred
• Experience with Online Prediction and Protection Systems preferred
• Experience conducting Acceptance Testing (Natural Frequencies/Sound/Specs) preferred
• Additional Machinery Health certifications are preferred but not mandatory

Benefits

• Primarily from a home office
• Eligible for additional incentive compensation, including a quarterly sales bonus, an annual sales escalation payment, and an annual profit share