About the Role
The role acts as a first line of technical support for vibration-related issues and supports both client teams and the specialist engineering team, which retains overall ownership of the programme. It combines practical field investigation and data acquisition with engineering assessment and interpretation to identify, assess and help manage vibration-related risks affecting machinery, pipework, and structures.
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Responsibilities
Site delivery, Investigation and Technical Support
- Execute vibration monitoring, dynamic stress measurement, and specialist investigation activities on operating assets.
- Undertake vibration surveys and investigations on rotating equipment, pipework, structures, and process systems.
- Perform troubleshooting to identify vibration mechanisms, integrity threats, and potential root causes.
- Conduct vibration monitoring, strain gauging, dynamic stress measurement, Operational Deflection Shape (ODS) studies, and other specialist field measurements.
- Provide first-line technical assessment of abnormal conditions and emerging concerns, ensuring appropriate review and escalation.
- Support client operational, engineering, and integrity teams in understanding asset behaviour and monitoring results.
- Provide field observations, measurement data, and technical input to engineering teams, supporting programme delivery and follow-up actions.
- Contribute to the planning and refinement of monitoring, inspection, and mitigation activities without being the primary owner of the overall programme.
Engineering Assessment & Reporting
- Analyse vibration, strain, pulsation, and operating data to evaluate equipment and system performance, reliability, and integrity.
- Assess Flow Induced Vibration (FIV), Acoustic Induced Vibration (AIV), resonance, mechanical excitation, and vibration-induced fatigue.
- Apply recognised engineering methods, relevant codes, and industry guidance to assess risk and develop practical recommendations.
- Support fatigue, integrity, and reliability assessments where vibration-related loading may be a contributing factor.
- Prepare clear and concise technical reports, presentations, and assessment records.
- Participate in technical reviews, knowledge sharing, and continuous improvement of monitoring and assessment methods.
Technical Knowledge
The successful candidate should have practical knowledge and experience across a number of the following areas:
- Acoustic Induced Vibration (AIV)
- Dynamic stress measurement and strain gauging
- Operational Deflection Shape (ODS) analysis
- Flow Induced Vibration (FIV)
- Condition monitoring and data acquisition systems
- Structural vibration and resonance
- Fatigue assessment and mechanical integrity principles
- Modal testing and dynamic response assessment
Qualifications
Essential
- Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related discipline.
- Relevant experience in vibration, integrity, reliability, or a related engineering discipline.
- Experience conducting site investigations, vibration measurements, and engineering assessments.
- Experience using vibration monitoring and data acquisition systems.
- Experience in dynamic stress measurement, strain gauge installation, ODS, or modal testing.
- Strong troubleshooting, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
- Clear written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to work independently and within multidisciplinary teams.
Desirable
- Category II or Category III Vibration Analyst certification.
- Professional registration, such as CEng or equivalent.
- Experience within oil and gas, energy, petrochemical, or process industries.
Codes Standards & Industry Guidance
Working knowledge of relevant codes, standards, and recommended practices is expected, including those applicable to the work scope, such as:
- Energy Institute guidance for vibration-induced fatigue and Acoustic Induced Vibration in process pipework.
- Piping and pressure systems codes
- ISO standards for vibration measurement, evaluation, and machinery condition monitoring.
- Applicable company, client, and regulatory requirements.
