Vibration Engineer

Job Description

Wood’s Consulting business is currently seeking Field Vibration Technicians and/or Field Vibration Engineers to join our condition monitoring team. These are field-based positions at a client facility, with a 2- week rotating shift schedule. The project site will be in rural British Columbia. We are willing to consider relocation from another province for the right applicant; however we require candidates to be Canadian citizens, and authorized to work lawfully in Canada, without sponsorship from Wood.

The condition monitoring team is committed to the growth and development of our business and people 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. In our recruitment and hiring process at Wood Canada Ltd., we want to emphasize that we do not employ artificial intelligence or automated systems to screen or select candidates. We are committed to ensuring fairness and inclusivity by relying on the expertise from a team of professional recruiters for the application reviews, interviews, and qualification assessments.

Salary range: $85,300 - $105,300

Responsibilities

• Vibration monitoring and fault identification of rotating and reciprocating machinery including pumps, compressors, gearboxes, motors, blowers, fans, etc.
• Support implementation and improvement of rotating equipment condition monitoring programs (vibration, lubrication, and thermography) including on-site data collection, analysis and recommendations for corrective action
• Support implementation and improvement of rotating and reciprocating equipment performance monitoring programs including on-site data collection, analysis and recommendations for corrective action
• Conduct field measurements of vibration data and analysis, related to rotating equipment primarily, using different data acquisition hardware and software applications
• Work independently or as part of a team, at client sites, conducting routine data collection activities, and occasionally troubleshooting vibration issues across machinery, piping and/or structures
• Identify opportunities to improve client equipment reliability, availability and/or performance, collaborating with clients to turn insights to their advantage
• Prepare written reports of analysis findings including recommendations for corrective actions
• Implement and adhere to Wood – Vibration, Dynamics & Noise (VDN) HSSE policies and best practices at all work sites
• Effectively manage assigned tasks / projects to ensure on time delivery, within scope and budget, while meeting the client’s expectations
• Communicate with supervisors, co-workers, and team about on-going work and schedules
• Assist in maintaining and developing client relationships, including developing new business opportunities
• Travel to client facilities according to defined schedules and occasionally at short notice
  
  

Qualifications

• Technologist / Engineering degree for a Field Vibration Engineer position
• VCAT 2/ISO Category II certification or higher is an asset for a Field Vibration Engineer position
• Thermography and lube oil analysis experience is an asset
• Work experience with industrial machinery
• Prior experience or understanding of Bentley Nevada Scout / System 1, CSI, Windrock/Recip-Trap is valuable
• Experience working with CMMS systems is considered an asset
• Must have good communication (written and verbal) skills in English, combined with the ability to interact and engage with clients and internal stakeholders
• Must have valid Driver’s license and be available to travel to client facilities on a daily basis
• Must be detail-oriented with strong analysis skills combined with the ability to write quality technical reports
• Committed to a culture of safety in the workplace
• Must be Canadian citizen, or authorized to work lawfully in Canada, without sponsorship from Wood
  
  

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.