On-Site Startup & Vibration Technician

OBR Management; Archibald (LA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Comprehensive health coverage

401(k) retirement plan

HSA contributions

Professional development

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Per diem & travel reimbursements

Job summary

OBR Cooling Towers seeks a Startup and Vibration Technician to execute and document commissioning activities for new or upgraded industrial equipment across diverse sites, including data centers, refineries, power plants, and mills. Travel up to 100% is required, with hands‑on vibration analysis and control system integration responsibilities.

The role emphasizes data collection, troubleshooting, serious attention to safety, and collaboration with controls teams to ensure successful handover to

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.
• 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 programing 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.
• Support continuous improvement of commissioning processes and best practices.
• 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

Field experience

Vibration analysis

Electrical trouble‑shooting

Control systems

Data collection

Travel (100%)

Education

Technical associate degree

Tools

PLC/VFD

Vibration monitoring tools

Job description

OBR Cooling Towers seeks a Startup and Vibration Technician to execute and document commissioning activities for new or upgraded industrial equipment across diverse sites, including data centers, refineries, power plants, and mills. Travel up to 100% is required, with hands‑on vibration analysis and control system integration responsibilities.

The role emphasizes data collection, troubleshooting, serious attention to safety, and collaboration with controls teams to ensure successful handover to