Field Startup & Vibration Technician - 100% Travel

OBR Cooling Towers, LLC; Montgomery (AL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Health coverage

401(k) with employer matching

HSA contributions

Professional development

Life insurance

Disability & insurance options

Per diem travel reimbursement

Job summary

OBR Cooling Towers, LLC is seeking a Startup and Vibration Technician to execute and document commissioning and startup activities for new or upgraded industrial equipment. You will travel to customer sites to collect data, troubleshoot, inspect towers, and perform mechanical adjustments to ensure reliable operation.

The role requires hands-on technical knowledge, strong problem-solving, and a willingness to travel up to 100% to support diverse sites including data centers, refineries, and power

Qualifications

• 3+ years of relevant experience required; technical associate degree or comparable formal training is a plus.
• Strong technical knowledge and hands-on field experience analyzing, diagnosing, and mitigating electrical, control, and mechanical related issues with industrial equipment.
• Working knowledge of vibration analysis and mechanical maintenance best practices.
• Familiarity with control systems, including VFDs, PLCs and related automation tools.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills; proficiency with computer-based reporting tools.
• Good organizational skills.
• Computer literate and competent using Microsoft Word, Excel and Project.
• Self-starter with willingness to learn and contribute.
• Willingness to travel up to 100% of the time.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and perform startup activities for new or upgraded equipment, ensuring that all systems are properly integrated and calibrated.
• Perform general VFD setup and programming providing lockout of undesirable frequencies based on vibration analysis.
• Perform baseline vibration data collection during cooling tower start-ups.
• Collaborate with the controls and automation team to ensure proper integration of vibration monitoring systems with control systems.
• Identify and resolve technical issues that arise during startup and commissioning phases.
• Maintain detailed commissioning documentation, including test results, punch lists, and turnover packages.
• Provide technical support to operations and maintenance teams.
• Configure, calibrate, and troubleshoot vibration sensors, accelerometers and other diagnostic tools integrated into the control systems.
• Perform cooling tower inspections of both internal and external components verify installation quality, conduct functional and performance testing, and ensure readiness for operation.
• Enter confined spaces and climb structures to inspect, collect data, take photographs, and develop technical reports to communicate findings to customers and internal teams.
• Ensure all company and client safety policies, procedures, standards, etc., are adhered to throughout each project.
• Submit expense reports for all company expenses.
• Perform other duties as directed by OBR Supervisor.

Skills

Vibration analysis

Electrical troubleshooting

Mechanical troubleshooting

PLC/automation familiarity

Field service experience

Technical report writing

MS Office (Word/Excel/Project)

Communication skills

Education

Technical associate degree or comparable training

Tools

VFDs

PLC systems

Diagnostic tools

Job description

OBR Cooling Towers, LLC is seeking a Startup and Vibration Technician to execute and document commissioning and startup activities for new or upgraded industrial equipment. You will travel to customer sites to collect data, troubleshoot, inspect towers, and perform mechanical adjustments to ensure reliable operation.

The role requires hands-on technical knowledge, strong problem-solving, and a willingness to travel up to 100% to support diverse sites including data centers, refineries, and power