Vibration Analyst

I-care Reliability Inc.; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A service provider in condition monitoring is looking for an analyst in Charlotte, NC. Responsibilities include overseeing condition monitoring programs, maintaining technical data, and ensuring compliance with safety standards. Candidates should have a high school diploma, relevant certifications, and a minimum of three years of experience in the industry. Strong communication and computer skills are essential, along with familiarity with monitoring tools like vibration analyzers and infrared cameras.

Qualifications

• High school graduate; college degree preferred in tech or engineering.
• 3+ years of direct related experience required.
• Expertise in machinery fundamentals and data acquisition techniques.

Responsibilities

• Provide condition monitoring services as directed by management.
• Build and maintain CM technology databases.
• Participate in safety programs and ensure compliance with standards.

Skills

Good communication skills

Proficient computer skills

Solid analytical abilities

Education

High school graduate or equivalent

College Graduate in technology or engineering field

ASNT-TC1A or ASNT-CP189 Certification Level 2

Tools

Vibration Analyzers

Infrared Cameras

Ultrasound Equipment

Job description

The I-care analyst will be responsible for providing condition monitoring services as directed by management. The Analyst coordinates and assists scheduling work as necessary as well as assembles and maintains technical data and reports as required by the client and I-care. The Analyst will be accountable for overall safety, including ensuring compliance with all I-care, client, OSHA, and all other applicable standards to the facility that they are servicing. The Analyst is also expected to be a technical resource to the client and I-care employees in the troubleshooting lubrication related issues and performs and oversees specific projects as assigned.

Essential Functions And Basic Duties

• Leads condition monitoring program setup or for clients as required, including but not limited to:
• Building and maintaining CM technology databases to applicable I-care and client required standards.
• Assist in advanced setup work such as Technology Mapping, Criticality Analysis, etc.
• Equipment walk down and information gathering.
• Responsible for communication and education between the company and clients, including but not limited to:
• Communicating the I-care deliverables to the client.
• Conduct technology awareness sessions for clients as requested.
• Submit documented case studies for customer to support machine life cycle improvement.
• Must be able to interact comfortably, gain trust and communicate effectively.
• Responsible for necessary auditing, metrics and reporting, including but not limited to:
• Ensuring all databases in compliance with current applicable standards.
• Managing all database changes.Lead Management of Change (MOC) process adherence.
• The accuracy and the timeliness of all internal and external communications and reporting.
• Nuisance alarm management.
• Responsible for the overall safety awareness of the work environment.
• Ensuring compliance with I-care, client, OSHA, and other applicable standards.
• Actively participates in I-Care and client safety programs to foster continuous improvement.
• Issue’s a “Stop Work” action if any situation, environment, or condition is an immediate concern of injury to himself or others. If it is not safe, do not perform the work until a safe method or condition exists.
• Mentoring – A few of the activities in the area of Mentoring will include, but are not limited to:
• Assist in training/mentoring of I-Care employees.
• Able to convey obtained knowledge from seminar/training sessions.
• Performs Condition Monitoring and Reporting of equipment. Condition Monitoring responsibilities include but are not limited to:
• Collect technology data in accordance with I-Care and best practice industry standards.
• Maintains technology databases with current information.
• Performs Visual Inspection of equipment for proper installation, damage, etc.
• Data or Image analysis of the technology data for defect or deficient conditions.
• Reports results in clear concise manner following all I‑Care and/or client procedures for content.
• Other Responsibility
• Performs special projects as assigned. Work on call and/overtime as needed and required.
• Ensures that work area and all I-Care and/or client supplied equipment is clean, secure, and well maintained.
• Technical – accurate analysis and reporting of technology data, reports are accurate, neat, and assignments are completed as scheduled.
• All inquiries are courteously attended to. Good business relations exist with I-Care employees and clients. A professional image is projected at all times.
• Work is performed safely and employee actively participates in continuous improvement of the safety programs. Work areas and equipment are kept neat, clean, and well organized.

Qualifications

EDUCATION/CERTIFICATION: High school graduate or equivalent, College Graduate preferred in technology or engineering field. ASNT‑TC1A or ASNT‑CP189 Professional Certification Level 2, or ISO Category 3, or industry equivalent.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE: Mechanical CM Analyst: machinery fundamentals including pumps, motors, gearboxes, blowers, compressors, switchgear, etc. Knowledge of mechanical fundamentals, such as fits and tolerances. Detailed knowledge of data acquisition techniques utilizing Vibration Analyzers, Ultrasound. Working knowledge of other condition monitoring technologies. Electrical CM Analyst: knowledge of electrical fundamentals including switchgear, fuses, disconnects, cable, torqueing of fasteners, transformers, etc. Knowledge of data acquisition techniques utilizing Infrared Cameras, Ultrasound, Motor Testing Equipment. Working knowledge of other condition monitoring technologies.

EXPERIENCE REQUIRED: 3 or more years of direct related experience.

SKILLS/ABILITIES: Good communication skills, both oral and written. Proficient computer skills, including but not limited to Windows, Word, and Excel. Solid analytical and problem‑solving abilities.