Vibration Specialist
Sannazzaro de' Burgondi, Italy
Full-time
Founded in 1917, John Crane is a global leader in the design, manufacturing, and engineering of mission critical flow control solutions for increased efficiency, emission reductions and energy transformation. Our products include mechanical seals and systems, couplings, bearings, filtration systems and predictive digital monitoring technologies. John Crane customer service is accessed through a global network of more than 200 global sites in over 50 countries employing more than 6,000 employees worldwide. We partner with our customers and help them meet the latest environmental standards and keep their operations safe and controlled.
John Crane is part of Smiths Group, For over 170 years, Smiths has been improving our world through smarter engineering. Our technology benefits millions of people every day – making travel safer, supporting sustainable energy transition, efficiently heating, cooling our homes, and helping our world stay connected.
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Job Description
The individual will join a technical operations team dedicated to managing rotating machinery in a refinery environment. Their task will be to ensure the efficiency and reliability of equipment through lubrication, mechanical maintenance, and support in vibration analysis, contributing to the predictive and preventive maintenance service provided by John Crane. The work location will be at the Client's facilities.
Main Responsibilities: Ensure maximum performance of operating machinery at assigned facilities through predictive and preventive maintenance activities, including:
Vibration measurements
Lubrication of rotating machinery (oils and greases)
Thermography and infrared analysis
Laser alignment of machine trains
Oil and fluid sampling for analysis
Field balancing and alignment
Minor mechanical maintenance
Operational support and guidance to the client's maintenance team
Correctly interpret collected data (vibrations, thermographic signals, lubrication parameters, etc.) and ensure clear and continuous communication with the client, working in full synergy with other professionals involved
Qualifications
Required Qualifications
3–5 years of practical experience in rotating machinery lubrication
Degree in Engineering or Technical Diploma (preferably mechanical or similar)
ISO 18436 Category 1 certification in vibration analysis required; Category 2 is a plus
Training for working in confined spaces will be considered a plus
Good interpersonal skills, initiative, and operational autonomy
Interest in condition monitoring and fault diagnostics via vibration analysis
Fair knowledge of English (written and spoken)
What We Offer
Placement in a highly qualified technical team
Continuous training and certification opportunities
Dynamic and technologically advanced environment
Career growth opportunities in the maintenance field