Maintenance Journeyman - Vibration

CVR Energy, Inc.; Oklahoma; On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

CVR Energy, Inc. seeks a Maintenance Vibration Journeyman to support the site rotating equipment reliability program through vibration data collection, inspections, and condition monitoring.

You will complete scheduled routes, document equipment condition, and assist with post-maintenance acceptance checks. The role involves vibration analysis support, lubrication monitoring, and troubleshooting within the rotating equipment program, working with Operations, Maintenance, Planning, Engineering,

Qualifications

• 3+ years’ refinery/industrial maintenance or rotating equipment experience required.
• Experience collecting vibration data and performing condition-monitoring preferred.
• Knowledge of pumps, compressors, fans, gearboxes, and lubrication systems preferred.

Responsibilities

• Complete vibration routes and field inspections for rotating equipment.
• Identify abnormal conditions and communicate findings to teams.
• Support post-repair run-ins, baseline data collection, and acceptance checks.
• Assist with vibration analysis, lubrication monitoring, and wireless monitoring.
• Maintain equipment records, predictive-maintenance data, and notes.
• Support reliability initiatives and corrective-action development.

Skills

Vibration data collection

Condition monitoring

Rotating equipment operation

Lubrication systems

Troubleshooting

Safety-focused work

Communication with operations

Education

High school diploma

Technical school coursework (rotating equipment)

Vibration Analysis Category I certification

Lubrication/infrared/ultrasound or machinery reliability cert

Tools

PI System

System 1

Maximo

Emerson Machinery Health Management

Mobile Operator

Job description

The Maintenance Vibration Journeyman will support the site rotating equipment reliability program through vibration data collection, field equipment inspections, condition monitoring, and documentation of equipment condition. The position will be primarily responsible for completing scheduled vibration routes, identifying abnormal equipment conditions, and supporting post-maintenance equipment acceptance checks.

The position will also support vibration analysis, lubrication monitoring, wireless condition monitoring, rotating equipment troubleshooting, failure analysis, and other predictive maintenance activities within the rotating equipment reliability program.

The incumbent should be self-motivated, dependable, safety-focused, and committed to improving rotating equipment reliability, availability, repair quality, efficiency, and maintenance cost performance. The position will work closely with Operations, Maintenance, Planning, Engineering, Reliability, repair shops, consultants, and equipment vendors.

EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS

• High school diploma or equivalent required
• Technical school, industrial maintenance, rotating equipment, or mechanical coursework preferred
• Vibration Analysis Category I certification preferred or required within an established period after hire
• Lubrication, alignment, infrared, ultrasound, or machinery reliability certification preferred

EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

• 3+ years’ refinery, chemical plant, industrial maintenance, or rotating equipment experience required
• 5+ years’ experience in a refinery environment preferred
• Experience working with pumps, compressors, fans, blowers, gearboxes, motors, mechanical seals, lubrication systems, and auxiliary equipment preferred
• Knowledge of rotating equipment operation, maintenance, installation, alignment, startup, and troubleshooting practices preferred
• Experience collecting vibration data, performing equipment inspections, or supporting condition-monitoring activities preferred
• Ability to recognize and communicate abnormal vibration, noise, temperature, leakage, lubrication condition, and equipment operation required
• Basic computer skills and the ability to accurately enter, review, and communicate equipment information required
• Experience with PI System, Mobile Operator, Emerson Machinery Health Management, System 1, Maximo, or similar systems preferred

MAJOR ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Complete scheduled vibration routes, field inspections, and condition-monitoring activities for plant rotating equipment
• Identify, document, and communicate abnormal equipment conditions to Operations, Maintenance, Planning, and Reliability personnel
• Support post-repair run-ins, startup inspections, baseline data collection, and equipment acceptance activities
• Assist with vibration analysis, lubrication monitoring, wireless monitoring, troubleshooting, and follow-up inspections
• Maintain accurate vibration routes, equipment records, field notes, predictive maintenance findings, and condition-monitoring documentation
• Support pump reliability, bad actor identification, failure analysis, repair-quality improvement, and corrective-action development
• Maintain predictive maintenance tools and support critical equipment issues, startups, shutdowns, and turnarounds as required
• Ability to adjust schedules to support critical equipment issues, turnarounds, startups, and business needs
• Exposure to work near potentially volatile and combustible materials and chemicals

Please note that this list is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of duties/responsibilities, but an overview of the like tasks that this person will be required to be able to execute.

EXPECTED RESULTS

• Vibration routes and assigned condition-monitoring activities are completed safely, accurately, and on schedule
• Abnormal equipment conditions are identified early and clearly communicated for follow-up action
• Post-repair and startup inspections provide reliable equipment acceptance and baseline information
• Predictive maintenance records, equipment data, and work history remain accurate and current
• Predictive maintenance findings contribute to improved rotating equipment reliability, availability, and repair quality
• Effective technical communication is maintained across Operations, Maintenance, Planning, Engineering, Reliability, and craft disciplines
• Embrace positive change, promote safety, drive inclusive behaviors and support sustainable reliability
• Adherence to all company policies and procedures

Applicants must be eligible to work in the United States. The Company will not sponsor immigration or work visas.

CVR Energy is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We encourage qualified minority, female, veteran, and disabled candidates to apply.