Acoustics & Vibration Tech Prof I – Eng.Solutions USA Rotating Equipment Reliability

Acoustics & Vibration Tech Prof I – Eng.Solutions USA Rotating Equipment Reliability

New Orleans, LA, United States

and 1 more

(Hybrid)

Job Description

Remarkable people, trusted by clients to design and advance the world. 
Wood is recruiting for a Field Vibration Analyst/Engineer to join its Consulting business focusing on digital consulting. This opportunity is Hybrid in New Orleans, LA.
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The Role
Wood’s Consulting business group is currently seeking a Field Vibration Analyst/Engineer to join our Condition Monitoring team in the US. This is a permanent position with the first 2 to 3 years will being a predominantly site-based position, with the expectation to work out of a client facility 5 days a week near New Orleans, LA.  This role provides excellent learning opportunities to grow in the machinery diagnostics, condition monitoring and reliability world, and is an opportunity to work with industry-leading machinery and vibration experts.  Suitable for a dynamic individual, who is entrepreneurial and interested in consultative work.
The Vibration group is committed to the growth and development of our business and people in our Houston office with a goal to double our business in the next few years. This position offers great opportunity for a motivated candidate to join a team of industry experts and make an impression in a growing global organization.  This is a permanent position with high potential for growth and career advancement
Our Clients and Projects 
Designing the future. Transforming the world.
Wood’s consulting business is comprised of 4,000 of the world’s foremost deep domain and technical experts, engineering specialists and industrial scientists, focused on advising and implementing solutions that drive real value for our clients at any stage of the asset life cycle.
What we can offer

Meaningful and interesting projects delivered to leaders of industry 
Flexible working arrangements that balance client, team and individual needs. This opportunity is Hybrid in New Orleans, LA. 
Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion across our business with employee networks committed to giving all employees a voice
Competitive salary with regular salary reviews to ensure we are rewarding at the right level in line with the market. 
Flexible benefits package that can be adapted to suit your lifestyle 
Commitment to continued professional development through development plans tailored to individual needs and interests
Global connections with leading industry experts around the world who are shaping the standards of our profession

Responsibilities

Typical responsibilitiesSupport implementation and improvement of rotating equipment condition monitoring programs (vibration, lubrication, and thermography) including on-site data collection, analysis and recommendations for corrective actionSupport implementation and improvement of rotating and reciprocating equipment monitoring programs including on-site data collection, analysis and recommendations for corrective actionConduct field measurements of vibration data and analysis, related to rotating equipment primarily, using different data acquisition hardware and software applicationsWork independently or as part of a team, on client sites, conducting routine data collection activities, and occasionally troubleshooting vibration issues across machinery, piping and/or structuresIdentify opportunities to improve client equipment reliability, availability and/or performance, collaborating with clients to turn insights to their advantagePrepare written reports of analysis findings including recommendations for corrective actionsImplement and adhere to Wood – Vibration, Dynamics & Noise (VDN) HSSE policies and best practices at all work sitesEffectively manage assigned tasks / projects to ensure on time delivery, within scope and budget, while meeting the client’s expectationsCommunicate with supervisors, co-workers, and team about on-going work and schedulesAssist in maintaining and developing client relationships, including developing new business opportunitiesSupport the continuous improvement of systems and processes

Qualifications

What makes you remarkable? At Wood, we are committed to equal opportunities and welcome all talented individuals to consider joining our team. So even if you don’t match every statement below but feel you have some of the experience, knowledge or skills needed for this role, we encourage you to apply. It will take all of us working together to deliver solutions to the world’s most critical challenges. Expected: Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering or a Technologist Diploma (in the Mechanical discipline) is preferred, however applicants with relevant work experience and Vibration certification will be considered.Must have work experience in rotating machinery vibration data collection and analysis.A minimum of 2 years of work experience in machinery vibration analysis Must have excellent communication (written and verbal) skills in English, combined with the ability to interact and engage with clients and internal stakeholdersMust be detail-oriented with strong analysis skills (ie. quickly interpret key client evidence) combined with the ability to write high quality technical reportsCommitted to a culture of Safety in the workplaceMust have a strong interest in vibration and dynamics, performance, and reliabilityKeen to develop strong consulting capability whilst engaging with clientsA keen interest in data analytics and business intelligence toolsMust have valid Driver’s license and be available to travel to client facilities for 40% to 50% of the timeMust be US citizen or authorized to work lawfully in the US, without sponsorship from WoodDesirable:VCAT 2 knowledge and experienceKnowledge of Scout analyzer and System

About Us

Wood is a global leader in consulting and engineering, helping to unlock solutions to critical challenges in energy and materials markets. We provide consulting, projects and operations solutions in 60 countries, employing around 35,000 people. www.woodplc.com

Diversity Statement 

We are an equal opportunity employer that recognises the value of a diverse workforce. All suitably qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment on the basis of objective criteria and without regard to the following (which is a non-exhaustive list): race, colour, age, religion, gender, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, or other characteristics in accordance with the relevant governing laws.