Vibration Specialist

At NAES, you’ll find engaging and challenging career opportunities in the power generation, renewable energy and industrial construction industry. At every level of the company, we share a common goal: To instill confidence in our clients through our steadfast commitment to safety, integrity and quality of work.

As the largest independent operator of power facilities in the industry, we’ve come to be viewed as an employer of choice. We strive to attract and retain employees by offering competitive compensation, a comprehensive benefits package (including retirement) and promotional opportunities.

SummaryThe Vibration Specialist supports machinery diagnostics, condition monitoring, and predictive maintenance activities at power generation and industrial facilities throughout North America. Working alongside experienced Vibration Specialists, this role assists with vibration data collection, equipment condition assessments, and machinery reliability initiatives on critical rotating equipment.

Primary Duties

• Collect vibration data and assist with machinery condition assessments using industry-standard vibration analysis and condition monitoring equipment.

• Support vibration diagnostics, predictive maintenance activities, and equipment reliability evaluations under the guidance of Senior Vibration Specialists.

• Assist with troubleshooting rotating equipment issues and participate in machinery inspections to identify potential reliability concerns.

• Support field testing activities, including vibration data collection, machinery operational testing, and other condition monitoring techniques.

• Document field observations and assist with the preparation of technical reports and recommendations following site assessments.

• Maintain accurate project documentation and provide regular project status updates to supervisors and customers.

• Work closely with the Engineered Performance team, field personnel, and customers to safely execute field assignments while maintaining a high level of customer service.

• Adhere to project schedules, safety requirements, and quality standards while supporting multiple customer sites and field assignments.

• Continuously develop technical knowledge through on-the-job training, mentorship, and industry certifications in vibration analysis and machinery diagnostics.

Job Qualifications: Education: Bachelor’s degree in engineering from an accredited college or university recognized by the United States Department of Education or equivalent. Relevant work experience may be substituted for education on a year-for-year basis. Years of Experience:

• Two years of experience in industrial maintenance, rotating equipment, field service, reliability, or predictive maintenance preferred.

• Experience working with rotating equipment such as gas turbines, steam turbines, generators, compressors, pumps, motors, or gearboxes.

• Exposure to vibration analysis, condition monitoring, or predictive maintenance technologies is preferred but not required.

• Experience with vibration analysis platforms such as Emerson, SKF, Bently Nevada, or similar systems is a plus.

Licenses/Certification: ISO CAT I (preferred) Software/Equipment Knowledge:

• Able to operate specialty tooling

• Microsoft Office

• Primavera

Other Considerations:

• Strong interpersonal skills, able to work with diverse groups.

• Responsible, self-motivated, self-starter, personable and well organized.

• Able to handle stressful deadlines and situations.

• Thorough and timely report writing.

Compensation The initial compensation will range from $98,300 to $113,050.

Physical Requirements and Working ConditionsPhysical requirements needed to perform the positions, and possible working conditions that the employee could be working in. Below is an example of this

*Normal working hours are 8:00a.m. to 5:00p.m. Monday through Friday. Extended hours may be required based on speci...