Vibration Specialist - CAT III (Pulp & Paper)

TL;DR

Vibration Specialist - CAT III (Pulp & Paper): Leading vibration and condition monitoring activities for industrial assets with an accent on diagnostic accuracy and reliability improvements. Focus on overseeing vibration data quality, performing complex rotating machinery diagnostics, and implementing predictive maintenance strategies like RCM and RCA.

Location: Onsite at customer locations (Augusta, GA; Macon, GA), US

Company

Global provider of innovative engineering solutions for key industries, including Pulp & Paper.

What you will do

• Serve as the Site Technical Leader for vibration and condition monitoring activities.
• Oversee vibration data quality, diagnostic accuracy, and reporting consistency.
• Collaborate with maintenance, operations, and reliability teams to ensure asset excellence.
• Conduct rotor balancing and apply mechanical corrections in the field.
• Produce data-driven vibration reports using trend analysis and historical comparisons.
• Participate in weekend duty rotation for urgent equipment evaluations.

Requirements

• Certification in Vibration Analysis – ISO Category III (required).
• 5+ years of experience in vibration analysis and diagnostics of complex rotating machinery in industrial settings.
• Hands-on experience in the Pulp & Paper industry.
• Proficiency with vibration diagnostic software (e.g., SKF @ptitude, Emerson, Bently Nevada).
• Working knowledge of CMMS such as IBM Maximo and SAP PM.
• Physical condition for field inspection in Pulp and Paper Mills.

Nice to have

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Maintenance, or a related field.
• Experience with multi-technology data integration (thermography, ultrasound, oil analysis).

Culture & Benefits

• Opportunity to work with future engineering technologies in a global company.
• Role involves 25% travel across North America.
• Professional environment focused on operational excellence and asset reliability.