Reliability Specialist

Midwest Valve Services, LLC; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K with 6% company match

Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)

Health & wellness benefits

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Referral bonus

Job summary

Novaspect, Inc. is seeking a Reliability Specialist to join our industrial services team. The role focuses on applying predictive technologies to support reliability service contracts and requires strong analytical skills.

The position involves traveling to customer sites, providing training to technicians, and working with attendees at various branch offices. A CAT II Vibration Analysis certification is required with related experience in predictive maintenance.

Qualifications

• Diploma high school required.
• Experience with multiple predictive technologies preferred.
• Experience with Asset Management/Reliability programs and associated software & service programs preferred.
• CAT II Vibration Analysis Certification or equivalent certifications required.

Responsibilities

• Providing analysis and concise reports on recommendations for repairs and urgency for problems identified.
• Developing and maintaining working knowledge of routine and advanced data acquisition techniques, such as spectral, time waveform, and Peakvue analysis.
• Providing setup on vibration routes for routine monitoring and database maintenance.
• Developing and maintaining advanced knowledge in balancing rotating equipment and laser alignment.
• Planning, scheduling and managing travel, appointments, and activities independently.
• Responding to customer requests in a timely and professional manner.
• Making difficult decisions independently in ambiguous situations.
• Providing training to reliability technicians.
• Traveling to customer sites throughout Novaspect’s territory and offices.

Job description

Novaspect, Inc., an Emerson Impact Partner, the global leader of automation systems and solutions, is currently offering an opportunity for a Reliability Specialist to join our fast paced, customer-oriented team. We need someone who enjoys taking the initiative to produce timely and accurate results! The successful candidate will apply and implement predictive technologies for the successful execution of reliability service contracts.

Reliability Specialist Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Providing analysis and concise reports on recommendations for repairs and urgency for problems identified
• Developing and maintain working knowledge of routine and advanced data acquisition techniques, such as knowledge in spectral, time waveform, and Peakvue analysis
• Providing setup on vibration routes for routine monitoring on diverse plant equipment and provide database maintenance on a regular and consistent basis
• Developing and maintain advanced knowledge and experience in balancing rotating equipment and laser alignment on complex machine trains
• Planning, scheduling and managing travel, appointments, and activities independently
• Responding to customer requests in a timely and professional manner
• Making difficult decisions independently in ambiguous situations
• Providing training to reliability technicians
• Traveling to customer sites throughout Novaspect’s territory, Novaspect branch offices, and other locations as required
• Perform other duties as required

Reliability Specialist Education and/or Experience:

• High school diploma required
• Experience with multiple predictive technologies preferred
• Experience with Asset Management/Reliability programs and associated software & service programs preferred
• CAT II Vibration Analysis Certification or equivalent certifications required

Reliability Specialist Additional Requirements:

• Knowledge of machinery fundamentals, including pumps, motors, gearboxes, blowers, compressors, etc.
• Working knowledge in Microsoft Suite
• Detailed knowledge of general mechanical fundamentals, such as fits and tolerances
• Strong understanding of electro-mechanical fundamentals
• Excellent verbal communication skills
• Exceptional team player with a solution focus
• Ability to comply with customer site safety regulations
• Availability to work evenings, weekends, and extended hours

Reliability Specialist Physical Requirements:

• Ability to lift up to 50lbs
• Ability of hands to grasp and manipulate small objects/tools
• Ability to work with hand tools
• Ability to work at heights
• Ability to stoop, crawl and crouch while working on equipment on hands and knees
• Ability to work in confined spaces
• Ability to work on your feet for 8 hours per day
• Ability to work in a loud industrial environmentComfortable working around industrial equipment with exposed moving parts
• Ability to climb stairs with up to 20lbs
• Ability to climb a 20ft+ ladder with equipment
• Ability to drive on average 3-4 hours at a time
• Ability to drive 8 hours as needed in a day – although not typical
• Ability to work in high and cold temperature environments for extended hours
• Ability to have a face free from hair on occasions when needing to wear a respirator
• Ability to work on a computer for an extended period

Reliability Specialist Pay:

• Salary Range: $70,000-$105,000
• Bonus potential: 5%

Reliability Specialist Benefits:

Recognized with a Top Employee Benefit Plan Award, below you will find our outstanding total rewards package when you join our team including:

• Generous paid time off; starting at 15 vacation days, 10 holidays, and 10 days of Paid Sick & Safety Time (PSST)
• 401K with 6% company match
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
• Excellent health & wellness benefits
• Student debt & tuition reimbursement
• Referral bonus

Who We Are:

Novaspect, Inc., is an employee-owned company that engineers, sells, and services industrial process controls. Our Core Purpose is to improve our customer’s performance through the innovative application of technology. We are passionate about creating effective processes and building customer relationships. We position ourselves to attract the best talent, and ensure we are delivering local services with proven technologies.