Acoustics & Vibration Tech Prof II - Eng.Solutions USA . Rotating Equipment Reliability

Wood’s Consulting business is currently seeking Field Vibration Engineers and/or Technicians to join our condition monitoring team. These are full-time field-based positions at a client facility. The project site is a LNG facility near Lake Charles, LA. We are willing to consider relocation from another State for the right applicant; however, we require candidates authorized to work lawfully in the United States, without sponsorship from Wood.

The condition monitoring team is committed to the growth and development of our business and people with a goal of doubling 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 Group USA., 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.

• 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 teams 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

• Engineering degree / Technologist for a Field Vibration Engineer position


• VCAT 2/ISO Category II certification or higher is a requirement


• Thermography and lube oil analysis experience is an asset


• Work experience with industrial machinery


• LNG experience is an asset


• Prior experience or understanding of Bentley Nevada Scout / System 1, CSI, etc. 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 authorized to work lawfully in the United States, without sponsorship from Wood