Asset Health Analyst

Andritz Inc; Alpharetta (GA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

ANDRITZ in Alpharetta, GA is seeking an Asset Health Analyst with strong analytical skills to advance reliability and asset performance initiatives in our fast-paced Pulp & Paper environment. You will work with online condition monitoring systems, perform vibration diagnostics on complex rotating machinery, and translate findings into clear, data-driven recommendations for maintenance and operations.

Required: ISO Category II vibration certification; Category III is a plus; 5+ years in vibration

Qualifications

• Certification in Vibration Analysis - ISO Category II is required.
• ISO Category III is a plus.
• Additional certifications in predictive maintenance technologies are a plus.
• Technical degree or Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Maintenance, or related field (preferred).
• Proficiency with SKF software platforms and vibration data collectors.

Responsibilities

• Perform vibration analysis on complex rotating machinery in industrial settings.
• Identify equipment anomalies and predict failures using online condition monitoring and data analysis.
• Deliver data-backed, technically sound recommendations to maintenance and reliability teams.
• Produce data-driven vibration reports with trend analysis and historical comparisons.
• Support reliability and asset performance initiatives to improve plant availability.

Job description

Every day, ANDRITZ continues to deliver successful innovative solutions to our customers globally. Why are we so successful? Because we are passionate and love what we do! We are at the forefront of future engineering technologies, with solutions that ensure the success of our clients in key industries that are shaping the future of the world we live in.

We are seeking a forward-thinking Asset Health Analyst with strong analytical skills, effective communication, and a strategic mindset to support our reliability and asset performance initiatives. This role is ideal for professionals with solid experience in predictive maintenance, especially in vibration analysis (CAT II/III), who are ready to take on a proactive, data-driven role. The successful candidate will work with online condition monitoring systems and process data, using advanced diagnostic tools to identify equipment anomalies, predict failures, and deliver technically sound, data-backed recommendations.

Strong communication skills are essential, as the analyst will translate complex diagnostics into clear, actionable insights, facilitating alignment with maintenance, operations, and reliability teams. This position plays a key role in enhancing asset reliability, plant availability, and operational efficiency within a fast-paced Pulp & Paper environment.

Level of Education & Knowledge:

• Certification in Vibration Analysis - ISO Category II (required).
• Certification in Vibration Analysis - ISO Category III is a plus
• Additional certifications in predictive maintenance technologies (e.g., ultrasound, thermography) are a plus.
• Technical degree or Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Maintenance, or related field (preferred).
• Proficiency with SKF software platforms and vibration data collectors.

Experience & Technical Skills:

• 5+ years of practical experience in vibration analysis, including diagnostics of complex rotating machinery in industrial settings.
• Hands-on experience in the Pulp & Paper industry, with familiarity in applying predictive techniques to sector-specific equipment.
• Background in maintenance or reliability functions within heavy industry, contributing to asset performance and uptime.
• Skilled in rotor balancing and applying mechanical corrections in the field.
• Working knowledge of SAP Plant Maintenance, including equipment tracking and inspection planning.
• Proficient in reading and interpreting technical documentation, such as OEM manuals, engineering drawings, and failure reports.
• Capable of producing data-driven vibration reports supported by trend analysis and historical comparisons.
• Experience with preventive maintenance execution, aligned with reliability-centered maintenance strategies.
• Adept with Microsoft Office tools, especially Excel and PowerPoint for technical presentations.
• Committed to industrial safety practices, with experience in safety-critical environments.
• Solid understanding of mechanical behavior of rotating assets and related failure mechanisms.

Additional Requirements:

• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States permanently without the need for visa sponsorship (U.S. Citizen or Permanent Resident).

Physical and Mental Qualifications:

• Physical condition for field inspection in Pulp and Paper Mills
• Communication: ability to express themselves with correctness, certainty, and objectivity, transmitting security and confidence.
• Emotional stability: the ability to present a calm and balanced temperament, with self-control of his actions.

Travel percentage (include country or region name) 25% travel in North America

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or disability.