Senior Vibration Diagnostics Lead — Rotating Machinery Health

Puffer-Sweiven; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Puffer-Sweiven seeks an experienced engineer to perform advanced diagnostics on rotating machinery, using vibration spectrum, waveform, phase, and ODS analyses. You will validate measurement setups, optimize routing, sensors, and mounting, and translate findings into actionable, risk-ranked recommendations.

Collaborating with reliability and operations teams, you will lead special projects like PdM program design, alarm strategy optimization, and integration of complementary technologies.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's in mechanical/related field and 5+ years in vibration analysis and rotating machinery diagnostics.
• Experience with ODS, ultrasound, and oil analysis program management.
• Experience with multi-channel analyzers and diagnostics tools.
• Familiarity with condition monitoring platforms (AMS, Bently Nevada).
• Remote and wireless system configuration basic commissioning.
• Precision balancing and shaft alignment skills.
• RCFA support and formal machinery health reporting; Category III vibration analyst certification.

Responsibilities

• Perform advanced diagnostics using vibration spectrum, time waveform, phase, and ODS.
• Validate measurement setups and optimize routing, sensors, and mounting.
• Translate findings into risk-ranked recommendations for action.
• Collaborate with reliability, maintenance, and operations teams on corrective actions.
• Lead PdM program design and alarm strategy optimization.
• Deliver senior-level diagnostic reports with ROI justification.

Skills

Vibration analysis

Rotating machinery diagnostics

RCFA support

Technical mentorship

Workshop facilitation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field

Tools

AMS 2140

AMS 2600

AMS Machine Works

Bently Nevada System 1

AMS Machinery Manager

Job description

Puffer-Sweiven seeks an experienced engineer to perform advanced diagnostics on rotating machinery, using vibration spectrum, waveform, phase, and ODS analyses. You will validate measurement setups, optimize routing, sensors, and mounting, and translate findings into actionable, risk-ranked recommendations.

Collaborating with reliability and operations teams, you will lead special projects like PdM program design, alarm strategy optimization, and integration of complementary technologies.