Vibration Specialist

Brief Description

The incumbent will monitor and analyze vibrations on rotating equipment in a predictive maintenance program.  Accurately diagnosing symptoms and problems in rotating equipment prior to catastrophic failure and giving recommendation for repairs.  Regularly scheduling the monitoring of equipment with predictive technologies and coordinating the necessary maintenance to correct deficiencies sooner at a lesser maintenance and opportunity cost.  

MAJOR ACCOUNTABILITIES

Analyze vibration data on questionable machines, including getting the appropriate baseline readings and rechecks on the questionable results
Collect vibration data (overall & FFT) on pre-defined routes
Differentiate between symptoms/problems that are occurring simultaneously
Review anomalies from collected data
Recommend corrective actions to maintenance and operations personnel  
Observe and comply with all safety policies and procedures
Regularly communicate with Supervisor work progress, concerns and questions  

EXPECTED RESULTS

Accurately analyze rotating equipment's excessive vibrations
Effectively and efficiently identify the multiple ''problems'' that can occur in rotating equipment (pumps, motors, turbines, fans, gear-boxes, etc.) and determining the source of the predominate vibrations
Prevent unplanned and/or undefined maintenance on rotating equipment
Adherence to all company policies and procedures

EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Applications including the following course study - Physics I, Mechanics of solids & liquids in motion and PC education preferred
Vibration Analyst certification - category 2 or greater required

EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

Five (5) years' experience performing machinery vibration measurements in refinery mechanical and process areas is desired
May have a combination of years of experience in refinery operations/mechanical and education
Demonstrated basic knowledge of machine vibration, be capable of routine data collection and periodic monitoring, and be able to perform basic fault diagnosis and condition evaluation
Demonstrated knowledge and ability to operate personal computer and computerized vibration data collector/analyzer including associated equipment, technology and software for vibration analysis
Demonstrated capability of performing simple machinery vibration measurements involving single-channel condition monitoring and diagnosis
Experience as a Rotating Equipment Mechanic or Technician desired
Fluent in English, oral and written required
Ability to analyze and resolve difficult problems while working in a team environment
Ability to adjust work schedule to meet departmental goals and objectives  

CVR offers attractive salary based on experienced, annual bonus based on company and individual performance, medical, dental, vision, matching 401K, relocation assistance, tuition assistance and much more.

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At this time CVR does not offer VISA sponsorship so only candidates who have US authorization and does not need any type of work authorization sponsorship will be considered  
 

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