Vibration Analyst - Field Engineer

 About TTIFE: TTI Field Engineering (TTIFE) provides a broad range of Field Engineering services to clients and end-users of large industrial power generation and compression equipment in the Oil & Gas, Petrochemical, and Refining industries. Our Field Engineering services cover performance, thermodynamics and heat transfer, vibration and analysis of rotating and fixed equipment. This involves the collection of operating data using data acquisition systems connected to field installed sensors and cabling. We utilize the engineering data collected in the field, coupled with vendor or OEM documentation, drawings, data sheets, and other engineering specifications to analyze the customer’s equipment and provide guidance and recommendations for improved reliability, and continued operation

Description: The TTIFE Field Engineer is responsible for collecting data, assessing the quality and accuracy of the data, and evaluating the data either in the field or in the office.   The Field Engineer is expected to know, understand and practice the fundamental engineering principles of both rotating and fixed equipment. The TTIFE Field Engineer will be required to collect process operating data, vibration data, and any other relevant information in support of assessing the equipment condition, determining a root cause, or general overall equipment health. The Field Engineer is expected to be comfortable collecting data over varying durations ranging from minutes to hours. Depending on customer requirements and the nature of the project, it may take up to a full day for each piece of equipment to be analyzed. Upon completion, the TTIFE Field Engineer will be responsible for disconnecting and removing sensors, disassembly of all associated diagnostic equipment and data acquisition systems and ensuring proper storage and maintenance of the equipment. The TTIFE Field Engineer may also be responsible for collecting accurate and precise equipment operating data, such as pressure, temperature, speed, flowrate, etc., as well as documenting equipment conditions. The TTIFE Field Engineer will provide this data to the Field Engineering manager for analysis, comments, and recommendations, which will be presented to the client. The TTIFE Field Engineer is expected to be a self-starter who is comfortable seeking advice or counsel. Above all the TTIFE Vibration Analyst must operate safely and must be able to collect precise and accurate data for analysis.

Responsibilities

·        Demonstrate proficiency with data acquisition and vibration monitoring equipment, exercising care for sensitive instruments, cables and analyzers.

·        Excellent written and verbal communication skills with demonstrated proficiency in technical writing and customer interactions.

·        Analytical writing and reporting skills, with an attention to timelines and deliverables due to the client.

·        Ability to perform mathematical computations with calculator, pencil, paper.

·        Ability to follow detailed instructions and adhere to customer requirements while on job sites.

·        Ability to create and adhere to precise job schedules, instructions & test plans.

·        Ability to lift up to 75 lbs. safely.

·        Ability to pass drug screen and possess clean driving record.

·        Ability to travel to between 50% - 75% of the time.

·        Ability to perform safely and independently around operating industrial equipment, such as reciprocating and centrifugal gas compressors, steam turbines, gas turbines, generators, and other industrial equipment as needs arise.

·        Extended periods outside exposed to ambient conditions around or near operating industrial equipment.

·        Applicants will be given an example vibration problem and will be expected to calculate the necessary frequency span, sampling rate, sample time, and total time. Applicants must also be able to demonstrate the ability to calculate basic geometric relationships, including Sin, Cos, Tan, Hypotenuse, and cross-sectional areas. Reference materials will be provided, and Fundamentals of Engineering approved calculators will be provided.

·        Applications should be familiar with word processing, spreadsheet, and presentation software (LibreOffice, MS Office, Apple Office) applications.

·        Applicants should have basic 3D CAD modeling experience in either PTC Creo, SolidWorks, or Solid Edge.

Applicants should have basic familiarity with numerical calculation tools like Mathcad, Matlab, DADiSP, or similar.

Qualifications

·        Minimum 4-year bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering.

·        Minimum CAT II Vibration Certification and more than 6 months demonstrated experience.