What are the responsibilities and job description for the Condition Monitoring Specialist (Vibration) position at John Crane?
Company Description:
John Crane, a business of Smiths Group, is a global leader in mission-critical flow control solutions for energy and process industries that enable efficient and sustainable operations. Our products include mechanical seals and systems, couplings, bearings, filtration systems, and predictive digital monitoring technologies.
We have a global network of more than 200 sites in over 50 countries and employ more than 6,000 people worldwide. We partner with our customers to help them keep their operations safe, reduce downtime, improve efficiency, and meet the latest environmental standards.
Job Description:
This role is based on site at a customer facility, where you will coordinate, schedule, and participate in work required under the partnership agreement. As part of the Condition Monitoring team, you will help develop, operate, and manage Condition Monitoring programs for John Crane’s client.
The Condition Monitoring Specialist is responsible for collecting routine monitoring data, performing first‑line analysis, and preparing initial reports. You will work closely with the site Engineer to capture advanced diagnostic data and support troubleshooting activities, ensuring accurate and timely insights into equipment health
Responsibilities include but not limited to the following:
- Operate and Develop Condition Monitoring programs for John Crane clients in conjunction with the Lead Condition Monitoring Engineer.
- Conduct routine Condition Monitoring surveys at our clients’ premises.
- Conduct analysis of routine vibration data.
- Report Vibration and Oil Analysis results and associated corrective maintenance recommendations
- Interface with the client for the on-site delivery of Condition Monitoring services.
- Conduct periodic on-site Pump Performance Testing and on-site Reporting.
- Report and manage wireless vibration sensors and software.
Qualifications:
- High school diploma or equivalent required.
- Mechanical Engineering or Mechanical Engineering Technology degree preferred and/or equivalent and relevant work experience with rotating equipment.
- Working knowledge of computers, MS Office and specialist vibration monitoring software.
- Vibration Analysis ISO 18436-2 Category 2, or equivalent preferred.
- Lubrication Analysis ISO 18436-4 Category 2, or equivalent preferred.
- Preferred skills such as thermography, rotor dynamics analysis, laser alignment, and electrical tests.
- Experience working in a diverse environment with a global company is a plus.
Additional Information:
With colleagues stretching across the globe, we are proud of our diversity. To foster inclusivity, we run employee resource groups (ERGs) to provide a safe space for employees to connect and support each other. Our cross-business ERGs include Veterans, Pride Network, Black Employee Network, Women@Work Network, and Neurodiversity.
Across our company, we recognize excellence, culminating in the Smiths Excellence Awards, our annual celebration of the most extraordinary activities, people, and projects that best showcase our strengths and help drive our business forward. We announce these on our annual Smiths Day, a global celebration of Smiths around our network.
Join us for a great career with competitive compensation and benefits, while helping engineer a better future.
We believe that different perspectives and backgrounds are what make a company flourish. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment regardless of color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, economic status, disability, age, or any other legally protected characteristics. We are proud to be an inclusive company with values grounded in equality and ethics, where we celebrate, support, and embrace diversity.
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