Vibration Engineer

JOB DESCRIPTION

Wood is currently recruiting an entry level field engineer interested in solving vibration and machinery dynamic problems. Vibration Engineer performs a variety of data collection, troubleshooting and problem-solving activities for machinery, piping and structural systems (across all industries). This individual would support our Vibration, Dynamics and Noise team located in our Pittsburgh, PA office.

Remarkable people, trusted by clients to design and advance the world.

This is an opportunity to work in a global organization with an industry-leading position based on its niche range of services, and to be involved in projects both locally and around the world. Currently, Wood offers several services within the vibration, dynamics and noise team, and there will be advancement opportunities as the business grows. A dynamic individual, who is entrepreneurial and interested in consultative work, will thrive in this environment.

Full time employment, Monday - Friday, 40 hours per week.

Employing entity: BMA Solutions Inc.

Multiple positions available

Travel: Up to 50% travel to client sites required within the U.S. and South America (both onshore and offshore).

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The Role

This role provides excellent learning opportunities to grow in the machinery diagnostics, condition monitoring and reliability world, and is an opportunity to work with industry-leading machinery and vibration experts. Suitable for a dynamic individual, who is entrepreneurial and interested in consultative work.

Our Clients and Projects

Designing the future. Transforming the world.

Our Digital Consulting group empowers our clients by designing digital strategies and integrating solutions that drive advancements and value across the asset lifecycle. We work with our clients to design their digital transformation strategy, ensuring their digital ecosystem drives tangible outcomes. Importantly, our first-hand knowledge of industrial sectors and the assets within them means we're able to implement the digital strategy effectively too.

What we can offer

• Meaningful and interesting projects delivered to leaders of industry
• Flexible working arrangements that balance client, team and individual needs.
• Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion across our business with employee networks committed to giving all employees a voice
• Competitive salary with regular salary reviews to ensure we are rewarding at the right level in line with the market.
• Flexible benefits package that can be adapted to suit your lifestyle
• Commitment to continued professional development through development plans tailored to individual needs and interests
• Global connections with leading industry experts around the world who are shaping the standards of our profession

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Perform vibration analysis by acquiring vibration data using different data acquisition hardware and their software applications
• Evaluate operational issues by evaluating vibration data, process conditions, machine performance, maintenance data and customer communication
• Troubleshoot on piping systems, structures, reciprocating and centrifugal compressors, reciprocating and centrifugal pumps, gas and steam turbines, gearboxes, motors, engines and other equipment for land based and offshore facilities
• Balancing of rotating equipment
• Interact with operations, maintenance, and inspection personnel
• Perform equipment vibration and performance assessments for rotating equipment packages
• Prepare timely and accurate technical reports to professional standards
• Implement and adhere to Wood - Vibration, Dynamics & Noise (VDN) HSSE policies and best practices at all work sites
• Strong verbal communication skills, with the ability to speak directly to the issue and to adapt to work environment and customers' communication style
• Ability to establish strong working relationships with customers. Strong customer focus and the desire to go the extra mile

QUALIFICATIONS

What makes you remarkable?

At Wood, we are committed to equal opportunities and welcome all talented individuals to consider joining our team. So even if you don't match every statement below but feel you have some of the experience, knowledge or skills needed for this role, we encourage you to apply. It will take all of us working together to deliver solutions to the world's most critical challenges.

Expected:

• Mechanical Engineer or Technologist (BSME or BSMET)
• New graduate or with 0-2 years of job-related experience
• Good knowledge of vibration fundamentals and interest in investigating and troubleshooting vibration problems, with basic understanding of performance, reliability, and maintenance issues
• Ideally have some exposure to vibration data acquisition systems and their software, in the industry or in university vibration laboratory
• Excellent communication and analytical skills; working knowledge of computer systems and integrated software application programs
• Position requires up to 50% travel. Travel is mainly continental United States with some international travel. Work also includes offshore facilities
• Ideally understand rotating machinery including reciprocating and centrifugal compressors, reciprocating and centrifugal pumps, gas and steam turbines, gearboxes, motors, engines and other equipment
• Have an interest in acoustic theory, multiphase flow, and transients.
• Proficient in standard windows software and ideally have some understanding of software related to vibration data acquisition systems
• Valid driver's license with good driving history

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.

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.