Lead Vibration Analyst

Allied Reliability; Duluth (MN); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Allied Reliability is seeking a Lead Analyst based in Duluth, Minnesota. The role involves communication between the company and employees, ensuring safety and compliance with established standards, and managing work schedules.

Qualified candidates should have a high school diploma (college degree preferred) and at least four years of relevant experience, particularly in machinery fundamentals. The position requires good communication, analytical skills, and proficiency in computer applications.

Qualifications

• Four or more years of directly related experience.
• Knowledge of machinery fundamentals, including pumps, motors, and compressors.
• Ability to obtain ASNT Level 2 or ISO Category 3 Certification.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate activities and schedules work as necessary.
• Ensure compliance with Allied, client, OSHA, and other standards.
• Provide training and mentoring to the crew.

Skills

Good communication skills

Proficient computer skills

Solid analytical abilities

Ability to work independently

Education

High school graduate or equivalent

College Degree preferred

ASNT-TC1A or ASNT-CP189 Certifications

Tools

Windows

Word

Excel

Job description

The Lead Analyst is responsible for providing communication between the company and employees that are under their supervision. The lead analyst coordinates activities and schedules work as necessary as well as prepare the necessary reports and required audits. The Lead Analyst will be accountable for the overall safety of the work environment for the crew, including ensuring compliance with Allied, client, OSHA, and all other applicable standards. Performs and oversees specific projects and programs as assigned. The Lead Analyst is also expected to be a technical resource to the client and employees in the troubleshooting of mechanical and electrical equipment.

Essential Functions And Basic Duties

• Assumes responsibility for communication and education between the company, clients and direct reports.
  • Responsible for communicating the Allied Reliability deliverables to the client and to the employees under direct supervision.
  • Ability to conduct Technology Awareness Sessions.
  • Ability to submit documented case studies for customer/employee newsletters.
  • Provide significant input into the development of the Individual Training Plans for each employee under direct supervision
• Assumes coordination and scheduling activities as required in the following areas:
  • Management of the Master Technology Schedule for the assigned site(s).
  • Responsible for schedule compliance and route adherence.
  • Single point of customer contact on specific technology related issues
• Assumes responsibility for necessary auditing, metrics and reporting, including but not limited to:
  • Responsible for ensuring all databases in compliance with current standards.
  • Responsible for managing all database changes.
  • Responsible for Nuisance Alarm Management.
  • Responsible for Management of Change Process Adherence.
  • Responsible for the accuracy and the timeliness of all internal and external communications and reporting.
• Assumes responsibility for the overall safety of the work environment for the crew.
  • Responsible for ensuring compliance with Allied Reliability, client, OSHA, and other applicable standards.
  • Performs Behavioral Safety Observations as needed.
• Assumes responsibility for ensuring that the Allied Reliability Best Practice Methods are communicated.
• Assumes responsibility for related duties as required or assigned.
  • Performs special projects as assigned.
  • Ensures that work area is clean, secure, and well maintained.
• Training/Mentoring
  • A few of the activities in the area of Training/Mentoring include, but are not limited to:
  • Assumes responsibility for training/mentoring of the crew
  • Able to convey obtained knowledge from seminar/training sessions to crew
• Able and willing to work in on-call situations and off shifts as required by customers or management.

Performance Measurements

• Technical reports are accurate, neat, and promptly completed.
• Inquiries are courteously attended to. Good business relations exist with customers and outside professionals.
• A professional image is projected and maintained.
• Databases are correct to current standards and audit schedules are being adhered to.

Qualifications

Education/Certification

• High school graduate or equivalent. College Degree preferred.
• ASNT-TC1A or ASNT-CP189 Certifications or equivalent where applicable. Lead Analyst should possess or have the ability to obtain an ASNT Level 2 or ISO Category 3 Certification in their core technology with Level 1 Certification in 2 other technologies. Lead Analyst should have experience and knowledge of Reliability principles and be able to demonstrate through taking certifications tests such as: CMRP, Six Sigma, etc.

Required Knowledge

• Knowledge of machinery fundamentals, including pumps, motors, gearboxes, blowers, compressors, etc. Detailed knowledge of general mechanical fundamentals, such as fits and tolerances. Working knowledge of routine and advanced data acquisition techniques.
• Knowledge in spectral, time waveform and phase analysis. Working knowledge of other condition monitoring technologies, including oil analysis, thermography, motor current analysis and ultrasonics, and their integration.

Experience Required

• Four or more years of directly related experience.

Skills/Abilities

• Good communication skills, both oral and written.
• Proficient computer skills, including but not limited to Windows, Word, and Excel.
• Solid analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Able to work well independently.

Physical Activities and Requirements

• Movements frequently and regularly required using the wrists, hands, and/or fingers.
• Talking: Especially where one must frequently convey detailed or important instructions or ideas accurately, loudly, or quickly.
• Good visual abilities: Keen visual acuity necessary to prepare or inspect documents or products, or operate, inspect and adjust machinery.
• Average hearing: Able to hear average or normal conversations and receive ordinary information.
• Physical strength: Active work; often standing and/or lifting for long periods of time. Exerts up to 50 lbs. of force occasionally.

Mental Activities and Requirements

• Reasoning Ability: Ability to deal with a variety of variables often under hazardous work conditions.
• Mathematics Ability: Ability to perform basic math skills, use decimals to compute ratios and percents, and to draw and interpret graphs.
• Language Ability: Ability to read a variety of books, magazines, instruction manuals, atlases, and encyclopedias. Ability to prepare memos, reports, and essays using proper punctuation, spelling, and grammar.