Vibration Consultant

Summary

The job is for a part-time consultant specializing in vibration and rotating equipment reliability. The role involves technical leadership, engineering expertise, team development, and resource provision. The position can be based in Denver, CO or remotely.

Requirements

• Industry Experience: Minimum of 5 years of progressive rotating equipment reliability experience in the chemical, refining, gas/coal, or nuclear industry
• Rotating Equipment Knowledge: Expertise in pumps, compressors (centrifugal, reciprocating, screw), motors, and steam turbines (both special and general purpose)
• Root Cause Analysis: Proficiency in root cause failure investigations for rotating equipment
• Mechanical Standards: Knowledge of engineering practices and economic principles, calculation methods, design details, and applicable codes, standards, and specifications, such as API, ANSI and ASME
• Communication Skills: Ability to convey technical information to cross-functional teams and non-technical personnel
• Vibration Analysis: Experience in vibration monitoring and analysis of complex rotating machinery
• Ability to travel up to 10%

Responsibilities

• Serve as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) in rotating equipment reliability
• Diagnose and troubleshoot rotating machinery deficiencies, taking full responsibility for the technical aspects of projects and providing recommendations to clients for resolving identified deficiencies
• Apply diverse engineering knowledge to vibration assessments and mitigative strategies
• Proactively train and mentor team members, fostering a culture of knowledge sharing and contributing to the continuous enhancement of technical project delivery methodologies and procedures
• Provide expertise in developing test plans, and performing data acquisition / analysis for troubleshooting

Preferred Qualifications

• Professional Certification: Registered Professional Engineer
• Analytical Techniques: Knowledge of Failure Mode and Effects Analysis or other Root Cause Analysis methods. Familiar with machinery performance analysis including compressor / pump efficiency evaluation, motor signature analysis, vibration analysis, and hydraulic analysis
• Maintenance Expertise: Skills in alignment, balancing, lubrication analysis, and thermography
• Technical Oversight: Experience with vendor factory and site acceptance tests for commissioning
• Knowledge of applicable electrical codes, standards, and specifications (NEMA/IEEED/IEC) for rotating electrical machines
• Preventive Maintenance: Experience with establishing preventive/predictive maintenance plans for rotating equipment
• Condition Monitoring: Experience in development and implementation of condition monitoring programs
• Understanding of basic instrument design and low voltage applications and operating principles as they relate to machinery monitoring and protection systems
• Repair Recommendations: Ability to develop rotating equipment repair recommendations and provide client technical support for implementing recommendations
• Standards Compliance: Develop Inspection, Testing, and Preventative Maintenance methodologies following client and industry standards
• Certification: Vibration Institute CAT IV Certification

Benefits

The expected pay rate for this part-time role in Denver, CO is $70 - $115 per hour. Exact pay will be commensurate with location and experience