Rotating Equipment Vibration Analyst

Position: Rotating Equipment Vibration Analyst - CO2.

Rotating Equipment Vibration Analyst – CO2 Company Overview

At Kinder Morgan, one of the largest energy infrastructure companies in North America, we own approximately 82,000 miles of pipelines and 140 terminals. Our assets transport natural gas, gasoline, crude oil, carbon dioxide, renewable fuels, petroleum products and more.

We take pride in providing safe, efficient, and environmentally responsible transportation and storage services.

Position Description

Providing rotating equipment vibration analysis support to the CO2 business unit’s operational assets (Oil & Gas, Midstream & RNG). The role involves analyzing the health of rotating machinery to proactively identify and predict issues and recommend corrective actions. A solid background in vibration analysis using Emerson’s CSI analyzers and at least a CAT 1 vibration certification is required.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate safe behavior.
• Ensure proactive, ongoing, high quality customer service is provided to the supported assets.
• Utilize Emerson’s CSI analyzers to create/set‑up data collection routes and analyzer settings such as Fmax, lines of resolution etc for plant equipment.
• Utilize Emerson’s CSI analyzer to collect and analyze vibration data for rotating machinery such as split case pumps, H‑pumps, vertical pumps, screw and centrifugal compressors, motors, gearboxes, air coolers etc.
• Utilize trending, time waveform and FFT spectral data to identify equipment issues and provide corrective actions to prevent reoccurrence.
• Reduce unplanned machinery downtime by making predictions of imminent failures from collected data, as well as diagnosing potential root causes of failure.
• Utilize process data such as pressures, temperatures, flows, loads and efficiency etc to determine machinery health.
• Provide field diagnostics and troubleshooting support to operations and maintenance.
• Participate in Root Cause Analysis (RCA) and incident investigations when necessary.
• Utilize CMMs (Maximo) to generate reports.
• Other related tasks assigned by the supervisor.

Education

At least a high school diploma is required.

Experience / Knowledge

• Minimum 3 years of experience collecting vibration data on centrifugal equipment in process industries such as oil and gas, petrochemical, pharmaceuticals, pulp and paper, etc. Similar experience in other industries will be considered.
• Experience using CSI (Emerson) analyzers preferred; other analyzers considered.
• Knowledge of CMM software (Maximo, SAP, etc.) desired.
• Knowledge of oil analysis is a plus but not required.
• Knowledge of infrared thermography is a plus but not required.

Certifications

• Valid driver’s license and acceptable driving record.
• CAT 1 vibration certification is required.

Competencies, Skills, and Abilities

• Proven analytical and troubleshooting skills on centrifugal equipment.
• Teamwork, adherence to schedules, attention to detail, and willingness to take on additional responsibilities.
• Proactive decision-making, strong work ethic, keen sense of requirements to achieve success.
• High competency in leading safety and operational excellence.
• Effective leadership in teaching and executing corporate values and philosophies.
• Deep understanding of individual and team customer service activities.
• Ability to initiate, nurture, and lead a questioning culture allowing new ideas and methods to be considered.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.

Physical Demands

• Frequent travel to field/plant sites.
• Walking and standing on platforms between running equipment.
• Ability to hear communications and give oral instructions.
• Ability to see to observe employees, operations, processes, equipment and facilities.

Working Conditions

• Field, plant and office environment.
• Occasional work in adverse weather conditions.

Supervisory Responsibility

N/A

Overtime

This is a non‑exempt position and is eligible for overtime payment.

Benefits

• Competitive wages.
• 401(k) savings plan with company contribution.
• KM contributes 5% of eligible compensation each pay period to your savings account. Contribute from 1% to 50% on a pre‑tax or Roth after‑tax basis.
• Additional retirement pension plan.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER STATEMENT

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.

Seniority Level

Mid‑Senior level

Employment Type

Full‑time

Job Function

Management and Manufacturing

Industries

Oil and Gas

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