Reliability Vibration Technician

Client Growth Resources, Inc; Union (NJ); On-site; USD 100,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Yes

Job summary

Client Growth Resources, Inc. seeks a Reliability Vibration Technician to support a life sciences client based in Rahway, NJ.

The role partners with Maintenance, Engineering, and Operations to improve equipment uptime, reduce lifecycle costs, and enhance system performance. You will perform advanced vibration analysis on rotating equipment, lead RCFA initiatives, and contribute to PdM/RCM programs while mentoring junior analysts.

Qualifications

• Vibration analysis certification or comparable demonstrated vibration-analysis experience is valued.
• Category II or other vibration credential is helpful; III/IV is advantageous but not required.
• Bachelor’s or Associate’s degree in Engineering or equivalent practical experience
• 5–10+ years in reliability engineering, condition monitoring, or rotating equipment analysis
• Strong expertise in vibration analysis techniques (FFT, waveform, phase, resonance) and failure diagnostics
• Experience with predictive maintenance tools, vibration software, and CMMS systems
• Ability to work in regulated environments with strong documentation practices

Responsibilities

• Perform advanced vibration analysis on rotating equipment including motors, pumps, fans, compressors, and gearboxes
• Diagnose complex failure modes and recommend corrective actions
• Lead and support root cause failure analysis and implement failure elimination strategies
• Develop and refine predictive maintenance, condition-based monitoring, and reliability-centered maintenance programs
• Partner with engineering and operations teams to support capital projects, equipment upgrades, and reliability improvements
• Mentor junior analysts and support training initiatives to promote reliability best practices
• Manage other managers; payroll oversight; budgetary oversight on some services; oversee and coordinate projects; manage work orders/CMMS; manage QA and safety

Skills

Vibration analysis

Root cause analysis

Predictive maintenance

Documentation

Leadership

Education

Bachelor’s or Associate’s degree in Engineering

Tools

Vibration software

CMMS

Job description

TITLE:Reliability Vibration Technician

ENVIRONMENT:Facility Services

LOCATION:Union, New Jersey

COMPENSATIONRANGE: $100,000.00 - $135,000.00DOQ

DEGREEREQUIREMENTS:4 year degree preferred or equivalent experience

CITIZENSHIP: Must be a U.S. Citizen or Green Card Holder and able to work for any U.S. Employer

BENEFITPACKAGE: Yes

EXPERIENCELEVEL:10 years experience ; 5+ years Management experience

NUMBEROFPOSITIONSAVAILABLE:1

Position Summary

• Back up to GM; 2nd in command;
• Supervises the account as the #2 manager and has full responsibility including supervision of other managers. Responsible for entire account when the Director of Facilities Ops is not present.

Role Overview

• We are seeking aReliability Vibration Technicianto support a life sciences client based inRahway, NJ.
• The position partners closely with Maintenance, Engineering, and Operations to improve equipment uptime, reduce lifecycle costs, and enhance overall system performance.
• In addition to hands-on diagnostics, you will contribute to long-term reliability strategy and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Vibration analysis certification or comparable demonstrated vibration-analysis experience is valued. Candidates with Category II or another relevant vibration credential will be considered, and strong hands-on experience may offset the absence of a higher-level certification. Category III or IV certification is advantageous but not required.

What You’ll Do

• Perform advanced vibration analysis on rotating equipment including motors, pumps, fans, compressors, and gearboxes
• Diagnose complex failure modes (e.g., bearing failures, misalignment, imbalance, electrical anomalies) and recommend corrective actions
• Lead and support root cause failure analysis (RCFA) and implement failure elimination strategies
• Develop and refine predictive maintenance (PdM), condition-based monitoring, and reliability-centered maintenance (RCM) programs
• Partner with engineering and operations teams to support capital projects, equipment upgrades, and reliability improvements
• Mentor junior analysts and support training initiatives to promote reliability best practices

What You Bring

• Vibration analysis certification or comparable demonstrated vibration-analysis experience is valued. Candidates with Category II or another relevant vibration credential will be considered, and strong hands-on experience may offset the absence of a higher-level certification. Category III or IV certification is advantageous but not required.
• Bachelor’s or Associate’s degree in Engineering or equivalent practical experience
• 5–10+ years of experience in reliability engineering, condition monitoring, or rotating equipment analysis
• Strong expertise in vibration analysis techniques (FFT, waveform, phase, resonance) and failure diagnostics
• Experience with predictive maintenance tools, vibration software, and CMMS systems
• Ability to work in regulated environments (pharma, life sciences, or similar) with strong documentation practices

Key Duties

• Manage other managers; manage by walking around (rounding); Staffs, trains, and is responsible for employee development
• Client interface.
• Payroll oversight.
• Budgetary oversight on some services.
• Oversee and coordinate projects.
• Manages work orders/CMMS.
• Manages mechanicals (i.e. HVAC).
• Manages QA and Safety.