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Reliability Vibration Technician
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What they do
A Reliability Engineer evaluates and analyzes the reliability of manufacturing and production equipment and processes. Identifies pro-active maintenance requirements and process improvements. Works to maximize reliable performance and prevent equipment or process failures.
$114,529 / year median in New Jersey
+8% projected growth
Job Description
Role Overview:
S- eeking a Reliability Vibration Technician
- to support a life sciences client based in Rahway, NJ .
What You'll Do:
Perform advanced vibration analysis on rotating equipment including motors, pumps, fans, compressors, and gearboxes Conduct infrared (IR) thermographic inspections across electrical, mechanical, and process systems Diagnose complex failure modes (e.g., bearing failures, misalignment, imbalance, electrical anomalies) and recommend corrective actions Lead and support root cause failure analysis (RCFA) and implement failure elimination strategies Develop and refine predictive maintenance (PdM), condition-based monitoring, and reliability-centered maintenance (RCM) programs Partner with engineering and operations teams to support capital projects, equipment upgrades, and reliability improvements Mentor junior analysts and support training initiatives to promote reliability best practicesWhat You Bring:
ISO Category I, II, III, or IV Vibration Analysis certification required. Category III or IV certification is preferred. Candidates with Category I or II certification will be considered if they have approximately 10-15 years of strong predictive maintenance and vibration analysis experience. Infrared Thermography certification (Level I, II, or III) or equivalent experience is preferred but not required. Bachelor's or Associate's degree in Engineering or equivalent practical experience 5-10+ years of experience in reliability engineering, condition monitoring, or rotating equipment analysis Strong expertise in vibration analysis techniques (FFT, waveform, phase, resonance) and failure diagnostics Experience with predictive maintenance tools, IR/vibration software, and CMMS systems Ability to work in regulated environments (pharma, life sciences, or similar) with strong documentation practicesMinimum Qualifications & Requirements:
Minimum Education Requirement- Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience Minimum Management Experience
- 5 years Minimum Functional Experience
- 3 years work experience in facilities maintenance, plant operations or engineering services
Position Summary:
Back up to GM; 2nd in command; Supervises the account as the #2 manager and has full responsibility including supervision of other managers. Responsible for entire account when the Director of Facilities Ops is not present. Two scenarios for this position in Univ.: Has all facilities rolling up- Custodial / maintenance and grounds, and FM who reports to GM; very large integrated operation. Mega account
- multiple managers of maintenance; PM function; other specific managers
- unifying position.
Key Duties:
Manage other managers; manage by walking around (rounding); Staffs, trains, and is responsible for employee development client interface; payroll oversight; budgetary oversight on some services; Oversees and coordinates projects Manages work orders/CMMS Manages mechanicals (i.e. HVAC)Manages QA and Safety Must Have:
ISO Category I, II, III, or IV Vibration Analysis certification (Category III/IV preferred; Category I/II acceptable with approximately 10-15 years of strong predictive maintenance and vibration analysis experience). 5-10+ years of experience in reliability engineering, condition monitoring, or rotating equipment analysis. Strong expertise in vibration analysis techniques (FFT, waveform, phase, resonance) and failure diagnostics. Bachelor's degree (or equivalent experience; Associate's degree in Engineering is also acceptable per the JD). Experience with predictive maintenance tools, IR/vibration software, and CMMS systems. #VibrationAnalysis #FFT #WaveformAnalysis #PhaseAnalysis #ResonanceAnalysis #InfraredThermography #PredictiveMaintenance #PdM #ConditionBasedMonitoring #ReliabilityCenteredMaintenance #RCM #RootCauseFailureAnalysis #RCFA #RotatingEquipmentAnalysis #FailureDiagnostics #Motors #Pumps #Fans #Compressors #Gearboxes #PredictiveMaintenanceTools #VibrationSoftware #InfraredSoftware #CMMS #HVAC #Electrical #Plumbing #QualityAssurance #Safety Pay:
$100,000.00- $140,000.