The Senior Predictive Maintenance Supervisor – Vibration and Alignment leads the development and execution of predictive maintenance strategies focused on the health and performance of rotating equipment. This role is responsible for advanced vibration diagnostics, laser alignment, dynamic balancing, and the continuous improvement of condition monitoring programs. The senior supervisor acts as a subject matter expert (SME), driving asset reliability through predictive analytics, team leadership, and cross-functional collaboration.
Strategic Leadership:
Lead predictive maintenance initiatives with a focus on vibration analysis, precision alignment, and real-time condition monitoring.
Develop and oversee asset health monitoring strategies across critical machinery in the facility.
Align predictive maintenance programs with organizational reliability goals and KPIs.
Advanced Diagnostics & Troubleshooting:
Perform and validate complex diagnostics using vibration spectrum analysis, waveform data, phase analysis, and modal analysis.
Conduct in-depth failure investigations and provide data-driven recommendations to reduce recurrence.
Serve as the SME for all rotating equipment health assessments and corrective strategies.
Program Development & Optimization:
Standardize condition monitoring processes, tools, and data management systems.
Implement or upgrade predictive maintenance software, databases, and IoT-based solutions.
Design equipment monitoring routes and integrate findings with CMMS and reliability-centered maintenance plans.
Team Supervision & Mentorship:
Lead and mentor a team of predictive maintenance technicians and junior engineers.
Develop technical training programs and performance improvement plans for staff.
Promote knowledge-sharing and continuous skills development within the maintenance and reliability teams.
Cross-functional Collaboration:
Work closely with reliability engineers, operations, and OEMs to support critical machinery performance.
Contribute to capital projects, shutdown planning, and long-term asset management initiatives.
Act as a key liaison during technical audits, root cause analyses, and risk assessments.
Compliance, Safety & Documentation:
Ensure compliance with regulatory, safety, and corporate maintenance standards.
Maintain detailed reports, trend analyses, and diagnostics histories.
Champion a culture of safety, accuracy, and operational excellence.
Expert-Level Vibration Analysis & Diagnostics:
Mastery in interpreting complex vibration data and diagnosing equipment faults (e.g., resonance, misalignment, bearing failures).
Program Strategy & Leadership:
Lead the design and evolution of predictive maintenance programs with a long-term reliability focus.
Precision Maintenance:
Oversight of laser alignment, dynamic balancing, and high-accuracy field services for rotating assets.
Technology Integration:
Experience with CMMS, real-time monitoring platforms, and data analytics to support predictive strategies.
Team Development & Mentoring:
Build technical competency and leadership within the maintenance team through coaching and training.
Continuous Improvement & Reliability Culture:
Drive initiatives that reduce downtime, extend asset life, and improve maintenance ROI through predictive insights.
Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Maintenance, or related field (Master’s preferred).
8–12 years of experience in predictive maintenance or rotating equipment reliability, with at least 3 years in a leadership/supervisory role.
Vibration Analysis Certification (ISO CAT III or IV preferred).
Strong knowledge of rotating equipment in industrial environments (e.g., turbines, compressors, pumps, fans).
Proficiency in vibration monitoring systems and tools (e.g., CSI 2140, Pruftechnik, SKF, Emerson).
Experience with CMMS and condition monitoring platforms (e.g., SAP PM, Maximo, System1).
Excellent communication, analytical, and leadership skills.