Vibration Specialist

Summary

NAES operates power generation, renewable energy, and industrial construction facilities and provides machinery reliability services. The Vibration Specialist supports vibration data collection, machinery diagnostics, condition monitoring, predictive maintenance, equipment assessments, and reliability initiatives for critical rotating equipment at customer sites.

Responsibilities

• Collect vibration data and assist with machinery condition assessments using industry-standard vibration analysis and condition monitoring equipment
• Support vibration diagnostics, predictive maintenance activities, and equipment reliability evaluations under the guidance of Senior Vibration Specialists
• Assist with troubleshooting rotating equipment issues and participate in machinery inspections to identify potential reliability concerns
• Support field testing activities, including vibration data collection, machinery operational testing, and other condition monitoring techniques
• Document field observations and assist with the preparation of technical reports and recommendations following site assessments
• Maintain accurate project documentation and provide regular project status updates to supervisors and customers
• Work closely with the Engineered Performance team, field personnel, and customers to safely execute field assignments while maintaining a high level of customer service
• Adhere to project schedules, safety requirements, and quality standards while supporting multiple customer sites and field assignments
• Continuously develop technical knowledge through on-the-job training, mentorship, and industry certifications in vibration analysis and machinery diagnostics

Skills

• **Education:** Bachelor's degree in engineering from an accredited college or university recognized by the United States Department of Education or equivalent. Relevant work experience may be substituted for education on a year-for-year basis
• Experience working with rotating equipment such as gas turbines, steam turbines, generators, compressors, pumps, motors, or gearboxes
• + Strong interpersonal skills, able to work with diverse groups
• + Responsible, self-motivated, self-starter, personable and well organized
• + Able to handle stressful deadlines and situations
• + Thorough and timely report writing
• Able to operate specialty tooling
• Microsoft Office
• Primavera
• Ground and air travel is required of this position. Ability to travel up to 50-60% is required
• Physical mobility to transverse stairways, ladders, grating, and uneven terrain are essential. Ability to see, hear, read, and react to warning signs, lights, and alarms are essential
• Two years of experience in industrial maintenance, rotating equipment, field service, reliability, or predictive maintenance preferred
• Exposure to vibration analysis, condition monitoring, or predictive maintenance technologies is preferred but not required
• Experience with vibration analysis platforms such as Emerson, SKF, Bently Nevada, or similar systems is a plus
• ISO CAT I (preferred)

Qualifications

Must Haves

• **Education:** Bachelor's degree in engineering from an accredited college or university recognized by the United States Department of Education or equivalent. Relevant work experience may be substituted for education on a year-for-year basis
• Experience working with rotating equipment such as gas turbines, steam turbines, generators, compressors, pumps, motors, or gearboxes
• + Strong interpersonal skills, able to work with diverse groups
• + Responsible, self-motivated, self-starter, personable and well organized
• + Able to handle stressful deadlines and situations
• + Thorough and timely report writing
• Able to operate specialty tooling
• Microsoft Office
• Primavera
• Ground and air travel is required of this position. Ability to travel up to 50-60% is required
• Physical mobility to transverse stairways, ladders, grating, and uneven terrain are essential. Ability to see, hear, read, and react to warning signs, lights, and alarms are essential

Nice to Haves

• Two years of experience in industrial maintenance, rotating equipment, field service, reliability, or predictive maintenance preferred
• Exposure to vibration analysis, condition monitoring, or predictive maintenance technologies is preferred but not required
• Experience with vibration analysis platforms such as Emerson, SKF, Bently Nevada, or similar systems is a plus
• ISO CAT I (preferred)

Benefits

• Competitive compensation
• A comprehensive benefits package, including retirement
• Promotional opportunities
• On-the-job training, mentorship, and industry certifications in vibration analysis and machinery diagnostics
• Remote work arrangement