Maintenance Journeyman - Vibration

CVR Energy, Inc.; Wynnewood (OK); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

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

The role focuses on completing scheduled vibration routes, identifying abnormal conditions, and supporting post-maintenance acceptance checks. The position also supports vibration analysis, lubrication monitoring, wireless condition monitoring, and troubleshooting of rotating equipment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Vibration analysis certification preferred or required within established period after hire.
• Lubrication, alignment, infrared or ultrasound certifications preferred.
• Experience with rotating equipment operation and maintenance preferred.

Responsibilities

• Complete vibration routes and field inspections on plant rotating equipment.
• Identify abnormal conditions and communicate findings to Operations and Reliability teams.
• Support post-maintenance run-ins, startup inspections, and baseline data collection.
• Assist vibration analysis, lubrication monitoring, and wireless condition monitoring activities.
• Maintain accurate records of routes, equipment data, and inspection findings.

Skills

Vibration data collection

Predictive maintenance

Equipment inspection

Condition monitoring

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Technical/industrial maintenance coursework

Vibration Analysis Cert (I)

Lubrication or machinery reliability certs

Tools

PI System

Emerson Machinery Health Management

System 1

Maximo

Mobile Operator

Job description

Position Summary

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.

Position Summary

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

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.