Vibration Specialist – ISO Cat III

Where Passion Meets Purpose—Make Your Mark at ANDRITZ

Make an Impact in Industrial Reliability

We’re looking for a passionate Asset Health Analyst to join our Augusta, GA team and help drive reliability and performance in the Pulp & Paper industry.

Every day, ANDRITZ continues to deliver successful innovative solutions to our customers globally. Why are we so successful? Because we are passionate and love what we do! We are at the forefront of future engineering technologies, with solutions that ensure the success of our clients in key industries that are shaping the future of the world we live in.

We are seeking a forward-thinking Asset Health Analyst with strong analytical skills, effective communication, and a strategic mindset to support our reliability and asset performance initiatives. This role is ideal for professionals with solid experience in predictive maintenance, especially in vibration analysis (CAT II/III), who are ready to take on a proactive, data-driven role.

The successful candidate will work with online condition monitoring systems and process data, using advanced diagnostic tools to identify equipment anomalies, predict failures, and deliver technically sound, data-backed recommendations.

Strong communication skills are essential, as the analyst will translate complex diagnostics into clear, actionable insights, facilitating alignment with maintenance, operations, and reliability teams. This position plays a key role in enhancing asset reliability, plant availability, and operational efficiency within a fast-paced Pulp & Paper environment.

What You’ll Do

• Perform advanced vibration analysis and diagnostics on rotating machinery
• Develop and execute predictive maintenance strategies
• Deliver actionable, data-driven recommendations for asset health
• Collaborate with maintenance, operations, and reliability teams
• Enhance asset reliability and operational efficiency
• Conduct field inspections and support client sites (25% travel in North America)

Level of Education & Knowledge

• Certification in Vibration Analysis – ISO Category II (required)
• Certification in Vibration Analysis – ISO Category III (a plus)
• Additional certifications in predictive maintenance (ultrasound, thermography) (a plus)
• Technical degree or Bachelor’s in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Maintenance, or related field (preferred)
• Proficiency with SKF software platforms and vibration data collectors

Experience & Technical Skills

• 5+ years in vibration analysis, diagnostics of complex rotating machinery
• Hands-on experience in the Pulp & Paper industry
• Maintenance/reliability background in heavy industry
• Skilled in rotor balancing and mechanical corrections
• Proficient in technical documentation and reporting
• Preventive maintenance execution
• Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint)
• Commitment to industrial safety
• Understanding of mechanical behavior and failure mechanisms

Additional Requirements

• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States permanently without the need for visa sponsorship (U.S. Citizen or Permanent Resident)

Physical and Mental Qualifications

• Physical condition for field inspection in Pulp and Paper Mills
• Communication: ability to express themselves with correctness, certainty, and objectivity, transmitting security and confidence
• Emotional stability: the ability to present a calm and balanced temperament, with self-control of their actions

Working at ANDRITZ

At ANDRITZ, we turn ideas into results. We support innovation, value diverse perspectives, and believe in creating an environment where people thrive. From cutting-edge technology to personal growth opportunities, your impact here reaches far beyond today.

Ready to make your mark? Apply now and join a team where your expertise is valued and your growth is supported.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or disability.