Vibration Analyst (CAT II), Rotating Equipment Reliability

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

Pay: $78,000.00 - $95,680.00 per year

Why This Is a Great Opportunity

• Make a direct impact on equipment reliability, asset health, and reduced unplanned downtime
• Work hands‑on with motors, pumps, gearboxes, fans, compressors, and other critical rotating equipment
• Use vibration analysis and predictive maintenance technology to solve real-world industrial reliability challenges
• Join a growing team that values doing quality work the right way, every time
• Receive training and certification support to continue advancing your technical expertise
• Enjoy a strong benefits package including medical, dental, vision, 401(k), and mileage reimbursement
• Build a long‑term career with opportunities for advancement as the reliability team continues to grow

Location: Lexington, Kentucky — this is an on‑site, hands‑on role offering direct exposure to industrial equipment and customer environments, with travel and occasional overnight trips as needed.

Note: Current ISO or ASNT Vibration Analysis CAT II certification and 2+ years of vibration analysis, rotating equipment reliability, or closely related rotating equipment maintenance experience are required.

About Us

We are an established industrial reliability organization focused on helping customers improve equipment performance, prevent failures, and maximize uptime. Our team combines advanced condition monitoring technology with hands‑on technical expertise, strong customer relationships, and a commitment to doing things the right way every time. We invest in our people, support continued technical development, and value professionals who take pride in solving problems well. Confidential Employer.

Job Description

• 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

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

Why You Will Love Working Here

• Your technical recommendations will have a visible impact on customer operations and equipment reliability
• You will work with a team that values quality, accountability, professionalism, and respect
• You will continue developing valuable vibration analysis and predictive maintenance expertise
• Training and certification support can help you advance toward higher‑level reliability credentials
• You will have room to grow professionally as part of an expanding reliability organization

JPC-2352

Benefits:

• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance