Position Title: Vibration Analysis Technician / Vibration Analyst

(ISO 18436 Category-III Certified)

Department: Predictive Maintenance / Condition Monitoring Services

Client: Saudi Arabian Oil Company (Saudi Aramco)

Employer: AlMeer Saudi Technical Services Co.

Work Location: Saudi Aramco Gas Plants (Berri, Fadhili, Khursaniyah, Wasit, Tanajob and

Shaybah Gas Plants), Kingdom of Saudi Arabia

Contract Duration: Three (3) Years

Position Summary

AlMeer Saudi Technical Services Co. is seeking a highly experienced and technically competent Vibration Analysis Technician / Vibration Analyst (Category-III Certified) to support Saudi Aramco's Predictive Maintenance and Reliability Programs at Gas Plants in the Northern Area.

The successful candidate shall be responsible for performing advanced vibration analysis, machinery diagnostics, condition monitoring, troubleshooting, machinery health assessment, and recommending corrective actions for critical rotating equipment. The position requires extensive experience in advanced vibration analysis techniques and hands-on expertise in Bently Nevada System 1, ADRE (Advanced Data Recorder), and associated vibration monitoring systems.

The Vibration Analyst shall work closely with Reliability Engineers, Maintenance Engineers, Operations Personnel, and Machinery Specialists to ensure maximum equipment availability, reliability, and safe operation of critical rotating assets.

Key Responsibilities

Advanced Vibration Analysis

Perform advanced vibration analysis and diagnostics for:

- Centrifugal Compressors
- Reciprocating Compressors
- Gas Turbines
- Steam Turbines
- Process Pumps
- Electric Motors
- Gearboxes
- Cooling Tower Fans
- Blowers
- Vertical Pumps
- High-Speed Rotating Equipment
- Critical Process Machinery

Analyze vibration signatures using advanced diagnostic techniques including:
- FFT Spectrum Analysis
- Time Waveform Analysis
- Orbit Analysis
- Shaft Centerline Analysis
- Bode Plots
- Polar Plots
- Waterfall Analysis
- Phase Analysis
- Coast-down Analysis
- Start-up Analysis
- Envelope Detection
- Cepstrum Analysis
- Order Tracking
- Synchronous Time Averaging
- Transient Analysis

Machinery Diagnostics

Diagnose machinery faults including, but not limited to:

- Rotor Unbalance
- Shaft Misalignment
- Mechanical Looseness
- Bearing Defects
- Rolling Element Bearing Failures
- Journal Bearing Instability
- Oil Whirl
- Oil Whip
- Rubs
- Rotor Bow
- Bent Shaft
- Resonance
- Soft Foot
- Gear Defects
- Coupling Defects
- Foundation Problems
- Structural Resonance
- Electrical Defects in Motors
- Cavitation
- Hydraulic Instabilities
- Process-Induced Vibrations

Condition Monitoring

- Review vibration routes collected by field technicians.
- Validate vibration data quality.
- Trend machine health.
- Perform machinery health assessments.
- Issue diagnostic reports.
- Prioritize equipment based on severity.
- Recommend corrective maintenance actions.
- Support Reliability Centered Maintenance (RCM) initiatives.
- Participate in Root Cause Failure Analysis (RCFA).

Bently Nevada System Expertise The candidate shall possess extensive working knowledge of:

Bently Nevada System 1

Including

- Database Management
- Machine Configuration
- Alarm Configuration
- Trend Analysis
- Historical Data Analysis
- Machinery Diagnostics
- Report Generation
- Machine Condition Assessment




- Online Monitoring Integration

ADRE (Advanced Data Recorder)

The candidate shall be proficient in:

- ADRE 408
- ADRE 208
- ADRE Agile Data Collection
- Startup Testing
- Shutdown Testing
- Acceptance Testing
- Machinery Commissioning
- Rotor Dynamic Measurements
- Transient Data Collection
- Orbit Analysis
- Polar Plot Generation
- Bode Plot Analysis
- Shaft Motion Measurements

Field Support

- Participate in machinery troubleshooting.
- Support equipment commissioning.
- Attend machinery startup activities.
- Support turnaround inspections.
- Perform vibration investigations during abnormal machine behavior.
- Assist maintenance teams during equipment overhauls.
- Verify machine health after maintenance completion.

Reliability Engineering Support

- Recommend predictive maintenance strategies.
- Optimize vibration monitoring routes.
- Develop machinery baseline signatures.
- Participate in Reliability Improvement Programs.
- Recommend machinery upgrades based on vibration findings.
- Assist in developing machine criticality rankings.

Documentation

Prepare

- Vibration Analysis Reports
- Machinery Diagnostic Reports
- Condition Monitoring Reports
- Root Cause Analysis Reports
- Failure Investigation Reports
- Monthly Machinery Health Reports
- Shutdown Assessment Reports
- Technical Recommendations
- Client Presentations

Minimum Qualification

Bachelor's Degree or Diploma in one of the following disciplines:

- Mechanical Engineering
- Industrial Engineering
- Maintenance Engineering
- Rotating Equipment Technology
- Mechanical Technology

Equivalent qualifications with extensive experience may also be considered.

Mandatory Certifications The candidate must possess:

- ISO 18436 Category-III Vibration Analyst Certification

Certification shall be valid and issued by a recognized internationally accredited certification body.

Additional certifications preferred

- Machinery Lubrication (MLA)
- Ultrasound Inspection
- Infrared Thermography
- Reliability Engineering
- API 670 Awareness
- Root Cause Failure Analysis (RCFA)

Experience Requirements The candidate shall possess:

- Minimum Eight (8) years of experience in vibration analysis and machinery diagnostics.
- Minimum Five (5) years of experience in Oil & Gas Processing Facilities, Refineries, LNG Plants, Petrochemical Plants, or Power Generation Facilities.
- Proven experience analyzing critical rotating equipment.
- Hands-on experience with online machinery monitoring systems.
- Experience supporting machinery troubleshooting teams.
- Previous Saudi Aramco experience is highly preferred.

Technical Competencies The candidate shall demonstrate comprehensive knowledge of:

- Machinery Dynamics
- Rotor Dynamics
- Critical Speed Analysis
- Bearing Technology
- Journal Bearings
- Rolling Element Bearings
- Machinery Alignment
- Shaft Dynamics
- Rotor Balancing
- Coupling Systems
- Lubrication Systems
- Machinery Protection Systems
- API Standards
- ISO Vibration Standards




- Predictive Maintenance
- Reliability Engineering
- Machinery Health Assessment

Software Proficiency The candidate shall be highly proficient in:

Bently Nevada

- System 1
- ADRE Software
- 3500 Monitoring System
- Trendmaster
- Orbit 60 (preferred)

Other Vibration Platforms

- SKF @ptitude Observer
- Emerson AMS Machinery Manager
- PRUFTECHNIK OMNITREND
- CSI Machinery Health Manager

Engineering Software

- Microsoft Office Suite
- Microsoft Excel (Advanced)
- Microsoft Power BI (Preferred)
- SAP PM (Preferred)
- CMMS Systems

Saudi Aramco Requirements The selected candidate shall:

- Be capable of qualifying as a Saudi Aramco Work Permit Receiver (WPR).
- Successfully complete Saudi Aramco mandatory safety training.
- Comply with Saudi Aramco General Instructions (GIs), Engineering Standards (SAES), and Loss Prevention Standards.
- Demonstrate full understanding of Saudi Aramco Permit-to-Work (PTW) procedures.

AlMeer shall arrange the required Saudi Aramco Work Permit Receiver certification prior to deployment.

Safety Responsibilities The Vibration Analyst shall:

- Ensure strict compliance with Saudi Aramco HSE requirements.
- Participate in Job Safety Analysis (JSA).
- Follow Permit-to-Work procedures.
- Identify machinery-related hazards.
- Support safe startup and shutdown activities.
- Promote proactive safety culture during condition monitoring activities.

Personal Competencies The successful candidate shall demonstrate:

- Strong analytical and diagnostic skills.
- Excellent troubleshooting ability.
- Sound engineering judgment.
- Effective technical report writing skills.
- Excellent communication and presentation abilities.
- High level of integrity and professionalism.
- Leadership in mentoring junior vibration technicians.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively in multidisciplinary teams.
- Commitment to continuous learning and technical excellence.

Preferred Experience

Preference shall be given to candidates who possess:

- Previous experience working under Saudi Aramco maintenance or reliability contracts.
- Extensive experience with Bently Nevada System 1 and ADRE platforms.
- Experience with API 670 machinery protection systems.
- Experience in startup, commissioning, and acceptance testing of rotating equipment.
- Participation in major plant shutdowns and turnarounds.
- Familiarity with Saudi Aramco Machinery Protection and Condition Monitoring practices.

Reporting To The Vibration Analysis Technician / Vibration Analyst shall report to:

- Reliability Engineer
- Predictive Maintenance Lead
- Rotating Equipment Engineer
- Maintenance Superintendent
- AlMeer Site Manager

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

The Vibration Analysis Technician / Vibration Analyst shall be expected to:

- Deliver accurate and timely diagnostic assessments of rotating equipment.
- Maintain high reliability of critical machinery through effective condition monitoring.
- Minimize unplanned equipment failures by early detection of developing faults.
- Provide technically sound recommendations to optimize maintenance planning.
- Ensure all machinery health reports are submitted within agreed timelines.
- Comply fully with Saudi Aramco HSE, PTW, and operational requirements while representing AlMeer with the highest standards of technical competence and professionalism.

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