Condition Monitoring Engineer or Technical Specialist

Smiths Group; Sweeny (TX); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

John Crane, a business of Smiths Group, is seeking a Condition Monitoring Engineer or Technical Specialist to join a client-site role in Sweeny, TX. You will develop and operate Condition Monitoring programs, perform routine surveys, and analyze vibration data to guide maintenance decisions.

The position requires strong vibration analysis skills (ISO 18436-2 Cat 2), lubrication analysis (Cat 2 preferred), and 5+ years’ experience with rotating equipment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Mechanical Engineer or Mechanical Engineering Technology degree preferred and/or equivalent and relevant work experience with rotating equipment.
• Vibration Analysis ISO 18436-2 Category 2, or equivalent required.
• Lubrication Analysis ISO 18436-4 Category 2, or equivalent preferred.
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience required in vibration analysis for condition monitoring of rotating equipment (pumps, compressors).
• Experience with mechanical seals a big plus.
• Proficient with Computers, MS Office and specialist vibration monitoring software.
• Preferred skills such as thermography, rotor dynamics analysis, laser alignment, and electrical tests.

Responsibilities

• Operate and develop Condition Monitoring programs for John Crane clients in conjunction with the teams.
• Conduct routine Condition Monitoring surveys at our clients’ premises.
• Conduct analysis of routine vibration data.
• Report Vibration and Oil Analysis results and associated corrective maintenance recommendations.
• Interface with the client for the on-site delivery of Condition Monitoring services.
• Conduct periodic on-site Pump Performance Testing and on-site Reporting.
• Using a defined process calculate the cost benefit of carrying out recommendations.
• Work within the requirements of the Integrated Management System.

Skills

Vibration analysis

Lubrication analysis

Thermography

Rotor dynamics analysis

Laser alignment

Electrical tests

MS Office

Education

Mechanical Engineering degree

Mechanical Engineering Technology degree

High school diploma

Tools

Vibration monitoring software

Job description

Condition Monitoring Engineer or Technical Specialist

• Full-time
• Grade: 10
• Employee Group: Permanent
• Global Region: North America

John Crane, a business of Smiths Group, is a global leader in mission-critical flow control solutions for energy and process industries that enable efficient and sustainable operations. Our products include mechanical seals and systems, couplings, bearings, filtration systems, and predictive digital monitoring technologies.

We have a global network of more than 200 sites in over 50 countries and employ more than 6,000 people worldwide. We partner with our customers to help them keep their operations safe, reduce downtime, improve efficiency, and meet the latest environmental standards.

The role is based on-site at a customer facility in Sweeny, TX. Directly coordinating, scheduling, and participating in work with the customer to comply with the “partnership agreement". You will be working as part of a team who will use their knowledge to develop, operate and manage Condition Monitoring programs for John Crane's client.

The role of the Condition Monitoring Engineer or Technical Specialist is to collect routine Condition Monitoring data, conduct first Line analysis and reporting, partner with the teams Engineer to capture advanced data and participate in troubleshooting.

Responsibilities include but not limited to the following:

• Operate and Develop Condition Monitoring programs for John Crane clients in conjunction with the
• Conduct routine Condition Monitoring surveys at our clients’ premises.
• Conduct analysis of routine vibration data.
• Report Vibration and Oil Analysis results and associated corrective maintenance recommendations
• Interface with the client for the on-site delivery of Condition Monitoring services.
• Conduct periodic on-site Pump Performance Testing and on-site Reporting.
• Using a defined process calculate the cost benefit of carrying out recommendations.
• Work within the requirements of the Integrated Management System.

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Mechanical Engineer or Mechanical Engineering Technology degree preferred and/or equivalent and relevant work experience with rotating equipment.
• Vibration Analysis ISO 18436-2 Category 2, or equivalent required.
• Lubrication Analysis ISO 18436-4 Category 2, or equivalent preferred.
• Minimum of 5years’ experience required in vibration analysis for condition monitoring of rotating equipment (pumps, compressors).
• Experience with mechanical seals a big plus.
• Proficient with Computers, MS Office and specialist vibration monitoring software.
• Preferred skills such as thermography, rotor dynamics analysis, laser alignment, and electrical tests.
• Experience working in a diverse environment with a global company is a plus.

With colleagues stretching across the globe, we are proud of our diversity. To foster inclusivity, we run employee resource groups (ERGs) to provide a safe space for employees to connect and support each other. Our cross-business ERGs include Veterans, Pride Network, Black Employee Network, Women@Work Network, and Neurodiversity.

Across our company, we recognize excellence, culminating in the Smiths Excellence Awards, our annual celebration of the most extraordinary activities, people, and projects that best showcase our strengths and help drive our business forward. We announce these on our annual Smiths Day, a global celebration of Smiths around our network.

Join us for a great career with competitive compensation and benefits, while helping engineer a better future.

We believe that different perspectives and backgrounds are what make a company flourish. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment regardless of color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, economic status, disability, age, or any other legally protected characteristics. We are proud to be an inclusive company with values grounded in equality and ethics, where we celebrate, support, and embrace diversity.

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