Vibration Technician

4 days ago

northwestern ontario on canada ca, Ontario Lakeside Controls Full-time

What you will be doing in the role of Vibration Technician:

Your responsibilities may include, but are not limited to:

  • Vibration data collection, analysis, and database management
  • Using appropriate equipment, capture condition monitoring data on customer assets
  • Analyzing the data collected and provide a detailed report
  • Collecting vibration, oil, infrared and ultrasonic data and provide a full report
  • Database management & development
  • Regular monitoring & analysis
  • Problem identification & reporting
  • Corrective action & follow up
  • Execution of cost benefit analysis
  • Installation and adjustment of condition monitoring sensors
  • Perform, when required, precision maintenance such as balancing and alignment
  • Support Lakeside's teamwork and culture of information sharing by ensuring appropriate level of knowledge transfer to team members and other Lakeside employees and to aid in their success
  • Providing assistance/input to sales teams and staff inquiries
  • Follow all safety and quality protocols for Lakeside and customer sites
  • Be willing and able to work in hot/cold/dirty/dusty environments with appropriate PPE

Knowledge and skills required for the role:

  • University Degree or College Diploma in Electro-Mechanical, Mechanical or Electrical Engineering; or Millwright/Machinist Program; or relevant equivalent
  • Three - Seven (3-7) or more years of related experience
  • Experience with online condition-based monitoring system (i.e. CSI/AMS/Emerson, Bentley/GE & etc.)
  • Certified in a minimum of level 2 vibration
  • Knowledge of machinery and reliability fundamentals
  • Detailed knowledge on general mechanical fundamentals such as fits and tolerances
  • Working knowledge of routine and advanced data acquisition techniques
  • Knowledge of spectral, time waveform and phase analysis
  • Knowledge of health and safety issues and regulations
  • Technical writing skills and computer aptitude
  • Functional knowledge of primary predictive technologies such as Vibration, Infrared Thermography, Oil Analysis, Ultrasonic and Electric Motor Diagnostic/Motor Current Analysis
  • Diagnostic information gathering
  • Strategic thinking
  • Analytical skills
  • Communication
  • Resourcefulness
  • Mechanical aptitude

Skills that would be considered an asset:

  • Reliability program development and management
  • Configuration and commissioning of online reliability systems
  • Knowledge of Emerson wireless and wired solutions

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