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What We Offer 

The Predictive Maintenance (PdM) Analyst is responsible for execution and analysis of Preventative (PM)/ Predictive Maintenance (PdM)techniques and technologies to determine functional status of equipment. Based on PM/PdM findings, the person in this role will make recommendations on changes/modifications to equipment asset policies and will stay informed of the latest PM/PdM techniques and tools and recommend applications. 

Major Responsibilities 

• Execute PM/PdM analysis of equipment vibration readings in assigned area(s).  Perform periodic thermography analysis of electrical equipment and generate reports with findings. 

• Perform troubleshooting via vibration as needed to address immediate issues. 

• Initiate notifications for needed actions; Follow-up on repairs that were undertaken based on PM/PdM readings or trends. 

• Set up computer software with machine data and establish/adjust threshold levels for each machine. 

• Follow-up on unexpected failures to determine if inspection/analysis techniques require modification to provide the proper indication of potential future failure. 

• Interact with engineering and rotating equipment experts to determine required changes to FMEA/RCM/EMP 

• Administer PdM activities in assigned area. Also, monitor PdM activity schedule compliance. 

• Support unit engineers and reliability personnel to assist with RCA to eliminate recurring failures as needed. 

What You Offer 

Basic Qualifications 

• High School diploma or equivalent and 7 years of related experience 

• 2 years working with mechanical/rotating equipment with ISO category II Vibration Certification or proficiency with SKF Aptitude Analyst software 

• The eligibility to apply for and obtain a Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC) within a reasonable timeframe 

Preferred Qualifications 

• ISO Category I Thermography Certification 

• SAP competence 

• Familiar with PM/PdM principles 

• Experience in reliability centered engineering 

Knowledge & Skills: 

• Developing knowledge of design, operation, maintenance of rotating equipment 

• Possess basic knowledge of PdM technologies and their analysis 

• Understanding of general Maintenance Procedures/Work processes (i.e. Planning, Scheduling, Execution) 

• MS Office competence 

• Developing analytical and problem-solving skills. 

• Good Oral and Written Communication Skills.  Ability to communicate effectively within the organization 

• Good interpersonal skills with the ability to be a productive member of a team