Vibration Analyst (CAT II) — Onsite with Training

Orionplacement; Lexington (KY); On-site; USD 78,000 - 96,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid time off

Retirement plan

Vision insurance

Job summary

Orionplacement is seeking a hands-on Vibrations Analyst in Lexington, KY to perform vibration analysis and condition monitoring on motors, pumps, gearboxes, fans, and compressors.

You will lead data collection, analysis, and reporting, identify issues, and recommend corrective actions. Travel to customer sites, including overnight trips, is required. ISO/ASNT CAT II certification and 2+ years of experience are expected.

Qualifications

• Current ISO or ASNT Vibration Analysis CAT II certification required.
• 2+ years of vibration analysis, rotating equipment reliability, or related rotating equipment maintenance experience.
• Working knowledge of motors, pumps, gearboxes, fans, compressors, and other rotating assets.
• Familiarity with motor controls, VFDs, soft starters, and industrial electrical systems.
• Experience with vibration analysis software such as CSI or Emerson strongly preferred.
• Strong troubleshooting, analytical, reporting, and communication skills.
• Ability to lift 40+ pounds, climb ladders, and work safely around industrial machinery.
• Willingness and ability to travel, including overnight trips.

Responsibilities

• Perform vibration analysis, condition monitoring, and troubleshooting on motors, pumps, gearboxes, fans, compressors, and other rotating equipment.
• Conduct route-based vibration data collection, analysis, trending, and reporting.
• Identify developing equipment issues and provide practical recommendations for corrective action.
• Troubleshoot motor control systems including VFDs and soft starters.
• Use industry‑standard vibration analysis software and platforms to evaluate asset health.
• Prepare clear, actionable reliability reports for customers and internal teams.
• Partner with maintenance, engineering, and operations teams to improve equipment performance and reliability.
• Work safely in active industrial plant environments and access equipment as required.
• Travel to customer locations, including occasional overnight travel.

Skills

Vibration analysis

Rotating equipment reliability

Troubleshooting

Condition monitoring

Reporting

Tools

CSI

Emerson

Job description

Orionplacement is seeking a hands-on Vibrations Analyst in Lexington, KY to perform vibration analysis and condition monitoring on motors, pumps, gearboxes, fans, and compressors.

You will lead data collection, analysis, and reporting, identify issues, and recommend corrective actions. Travel to customer sites, including overnight trips, is required. ISO/ASNT CAT II certification and 2+ years of experience are expected.