Vibration Analyst / Industrial Reliability Technician- West Virginia

Rotating Equipment Specialists

• $85K — $100K *
Manufacturing & Automotive
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5-7 years of hands-on experience in vibration data collection and analysis
  • Strong understanding of fault types in rotating equipment
  • Proficient in using diagnostic instruments and software for analysis
  • Experience working in industrial settings around heavy machinery
  • Exceptional attention to detail and troubleshooting abilities
  • Effective communication skills, especially in team and customer interactions
  • Valid driver's license required

Responsibilities

  • Collect and analyze vibration data from industrial equipment
  • Investigate and identify common machinery issues like imbalance and misalignment
  • Document findings and provide actionable recommendations
  • Monitor equipment conditions and follow up on identified issues
  • Communicate analysis results with team and customers effectively
  • Support additional inspections such as infrared and ultrasonic as required
  • Adhere to site safety procedures and maintain equipment records

Benefits

  • Hands-on training with advanced diagnostic tools
  • Opportunities for skill development in various inspection techniques
  • Support for certification in vibration analysis
  • Dynamic work environment with exposure to diverse machinery
  • Encouragement for professional communication and independent work skills
Full Job Description
Vibration Analyst / Industrial Reliability Technician

Rotating Equipment Specialists, LLC | Apple Grove, WV | Full-Time
Pay range: $85,000-$100,000 annually

Rotating Equipment Specialists, LLC (RES) is hiring a trained Vibration Analyst / Industrial Reliability Technician to support industrial operations in Apple Grove, West Virginia.

We're looking for someone who already knows how to collect quality vibration data, recognize developing machinery problems, and communicate useful findings. You'll work with rotating equipment such as motors, pumps, fans, bearings, and gearboxes while helping the customer address problems before they lead to equipment failure or unplanned downtime.
What You'll Do
  • Collect and analyze vibration data using portable and condition-monitoring systems
  • Identify and investigate machinery issues such as imbalance, misalignment, looseness, and bearing defects
  • Document findings and provide clear, practical recommendations
  • Track equipment condition and follow up on developing problems
  • Communicate findings with RES team members and customer personnel
  • Support infrared thermography, ultrasonic inspections, lubrication analysis, laser shaft alignment, and precision field balancing as your skills and assignments allow
  • Follow site safety procedures and maintain accurate equipment records
What We're Looking For
  • Hands-on training and experience in vibration data collection and analysis
  • The ability to recognize common rotating equipment faults and explain your findings clearly
  • Experience working around industrial machinery
  • Strong attention to detail and sound troubleshooting skills
  • The ability to organize your work and perform routine assignments independently
  • Professional communication and a dependable, safety-focused approach
  • Comfort using diagnostic instruments, software, and written reports
  • A valid driver's license

Vibration analysis certification is preferred. Experience with infrared, ultrasound, alignment, balancing, or continuous condition monitoring is a plus.

This is a hands-on industrial role. It involves extended periods of walking and standing, climbing stairs and ladders, working around operating machinery, wearing required PPE, and lifting up to 50 pounds.
If you have vibration analysis experience and enjoy figuring out what machinery is telling you, we'd like to hear from you.

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