The Mid-Level Vibration/Condition Monitoring Technician is responsible for executing vibration analysis and condition monitoring tasks on steam and gas turbines, generators, compressors, and other rotating equipment. The technician performs route-based data collection, supports diagnostics of mechanical issues, and contributes to predictive maintenance programs to ensure equipment reliability and early fault detection.
Collect, analyze, and interpret vibration and condition monitoring data using handheld and online systems.
Identify and diagnose common mechanical faults such as unbalance, misalignment, bearing defects, looseness, and resonance.
Conduct health checks and condition assessments of steam and gas turbines and auxiliary systems.
Install and calibrate sensors, transducers, and monitoring systems on rotating equipment.
Develop and execute vibration routes, and ensure timely data acquisition and reporting.
Maintain vibration databases and software (e.g., AMS, System 1, SKF, ADRE, etc.).
Generate technical reports summarizing findings, trends, and recommended corrective actions.
Coordinate with maintenance and operations teams for inspections, repairs, and follow-up actions.
Support root cause analysis (RCA) and participate in machinery reliability improvement initiatives.
Ensure compliance with safety standards and plant procedures during all monitoring activities.
Diploma or Technical Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Instrumentation, or a related field.
3–5 years of experience in vibration analysis, condition monitoring, or rotating equipment maintenance.
Certified Vibration Analyst (ISO CAT II or equivalent).
Proficient in the use of vibration analyzers, data collectors, and diagnostic software tools.
Strong understanding of rotating machinery components such as shafts, bearings, couplings, and seals.
Ability to interpret vibration spectra, waveforms, and time-domain data.
Good documentation and reporting skills.
Team-oriented with good communication and troubleshooting abilities.
Experience with turbine-specific monitoring systems (e.g., Bently Nevada 3500, Emerson AMS, Vibro-Meter).
Familiarity with thermography, oil analysis, or ultrasonic testing techniques.
Exposure to power generation, oil & gas, or marine propulsion systems.
Participation in reliability-centered maintenance (RCM) or condition-based maintenance (CBM) programs.
Field work in industrial environments such as power plants, refineries, or shipyards.
Exposure to heat, noise, vibration, and confined spaces.
Use of PPE is mandatory; may require climbing and working at heights.
Occasional travel and shift work depending on project or outage schedules.