Vibration Analyst

As a Vibration Analyst, you will manage PdM programs and provide specialized machinery services, including vibration analysis, laser alignment, on-site balancing, and advanced troubleshooting. This role supports customers across critical industrial operations and plays a key part in improving equipment reliability and operational performance.

At Caltrol, you'll do far more than collect vibration data. You'll become a trusted reliability advisor working with some of the most critical industrial operations across California, Nevada, and Arizona.

Why Top Vibration Analysts Choose Caltrol:

• Company-provided truck for business travel
• Per diem/travel benefits
• Work-from-home flexibility when not supporting customers in the field.
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) - you share in the success you help create. 
• Ongoing professional development, technical training, and certification support. 
• Exposure to a wide variety of industries, equipment, and reliability technologies to help you broaden your technical knowledge and accelerate your professional growth. 
• A culture focused on long-term success, continuous improvement, and employee development. 
• Work alongside experienced reliability professionals and industry experts.

Professional Development We Invest In:

Caltrol is committed to helping our Machinery and Vibration Analysts grow their technical expertise and advance their careers. Employees have access to:

• ISO Category I, II, III, and advanced reliability certification development
• Manufacturer and OEM training programs
• Continuing education in vibration analysis, balancing, laser alignment, thermography, ultrasound, and reliability engineering
• Mentorship from senior reliability professionals
• Technical conferences, workshops, and industry seminars

We believe technical careers should not have a ceiling. Whether your goal is to become a recognized subject matter expert, lead major customer reliability initiatives, or develop future analysts, we'll support your growth journey.

Compensation Range

The anticipated hiring range for this position is $36.50 - $44.50 per hour.

This range represents the compensation Caltrol reasonably expects to pay for this position at the time of posting. Actual compensation will be determined based on a variety of factors, including relevant experience, technical expertise, certifications, demonstrated skills, geographic location, and internal equity considerations.

Experience-Based Placement Guidelines

Additional Compensation Considerations

Professional certifications, such as Vibration Institute Category I, II, III, ISO certifications, ultrasound, infrared thermography, or other predictive maintenance credentials, may be considered when determining an individual's placement within the range. However, certifications are evaluated alongside overall experience, technical proficiency, industry knowledge, and demonstrated performance, rather than serving as a sole compensation benchmark.

Work Environment/Schedule:

This position offers autonomy and flexibility in a home and field-based work environment.

When not supporting customers on-site, you will work from a home office using company-provided technology and tools. Customer sites may include industrial manufacturing, biopharmaceutical, power generation, water and wastewater, and other process environments. Work may occur indoors or outdoors at varying temperatures and noise levels. Required PPE is provided by Caltrol.

Travel:

Approximately 70% of this role involves travel throughout Northern California and the broader Caltrol territory, including California, Nevada, Arizona, Bakersfield, and the California Central Valley. Travel will include occasional overnight stays based on customer and business needs. This field-based travel allows you to support a variety of customer sites while applying and expanding your technical expertise.

What You'll Be Doing:

• Serve as a trusted reliability partner, helping customers improve equipment performance, reduce downtime, and increase asset reliability across a wide range of industrial environments.
• Perform vibration analysis, laser alignment, on-site balancing, and advanced machinery diagnostics to identify and resolve rotating equipment issues.
• Manage and support Predictive Maintenance (PdM) programs through data collection, analysis, reporting, and the use of industry-leading reliability tools and software.
• Analyze condition monitoring and route-based data, independently develop technical findings and recommendations, and prepare comprehensive customer reports.
• Develop, maintain, and optimize vibration monitoring databases, including route creation, measurement-point setup, alarm strategies, and fault-frequency configurations.
• Partner directly with customers through on-site visits, troubleshooting activities, acceptance testing, and technical consultations to solve critical machinery and process challenges.
• Collaborate with manufacturers, engineers, maintenance teams, and internal reliability specialists to drive continuous improvement and equipment reliability initiatives.
• Identify opportunities to strengthen customer reliability programs and expand the value of predictive maintenance and condition monitoring services.
• Mentor and support the development of junior Machinery Analysts while contributing to the growth and technical excellence of Caltrol's Reliability Services team.
• Continuously expand your expertise through hands-on field experience, advanced training, professional development opportunities, and industry-recognized certifications.

What We're Looking For:

• Associate degree in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Reliability Engineering, or a related technical field, or equivalent combination of education, military training, and relevant industry experience.
• 4+ years of experience in industrial maintenance, machinery diagnostics, reliability, predictive maintenance, or rotating equipment environments.
• 4+ years of hands-on experience performing vibration analysis, laser alignment, and machinery balancing.
• Experience conducting advanced machinery diagnostics and troubleshooting, including phase analysis, resonance testing, root cause identification, and development of corrective actions.
• Strong knowledge of rotating equipment commonly found in industrial facilities, including motors, pumps, fans, blowers, compressors, gearboxes, and associated driven equipment.
• Experience using vibration analyzers, condition monitoring systems, and vibration analysis software (Emerson AMS experience is a plus), along with Microsoft Office applications.
• Ability to work independently from a home office and maintain reliable high-speed internet service.
• Strong communication and customer service skills, with the ability to explain technical findings and recommendations to a variety of audiences.
• Valid driver's license and acceptable driving record as determined by company insurance requirements and motor vehicle record (MVR) standards.
• Willingness and ability to travel throughout California, Nevada, and Arizona, including occasional overnight travel.

What Will Help You Stand Out:

• ISO Category II Vibration Analyst certification (or ability to obtain with company support)
• Experience supporting Predictive Maintenance (PdM) or Condition Monitoring programs
• Strong knowledge of laser alignment methods, coupling configurations, and machinery installation best practices
• Experience with dynamic and static balancing techniques
• Familiarity with reliability-centered maintenance (RCM), condition-based maintenance (CBM), and machinery health management technologies
• Experience mentoring technicians or analysts and contributing to technical team development

ESOP - The Ownership Advantage:

Caltrol is proud to be a certified ESOP company, offering an Employee Stock Ownership Plan to reward our most valuable assets, our people. Caltrol’s culture centers on ownership. Employees are given a license to act. They think and act like owners because they are owners. Caltrol is committed to setting our employee-owners up for success through training, an inclusive, supportive, team-driven culture, and empowering them to consistently deliver exceptional customer experiences. We also value giving back to the communities we serve. Through both company and employee contributions, we support nonprofit organizations, educational institutions, and other local initiatives.

Learn more here: Caltrol ESOP

Benefits Designed for You and Your Family:

We offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support our employee-owners’ overall health, financial future, and long-term success.

• Profit-sharing opportunities
• 401(k) with employer match
• Generous paid time off +10 paid holidays
• Medical, Dental, Vision – all effective 1st day of the month after your hire date
• Free and unlimited virtual care access to a dedicated physician
• HSA (Caltrol also contributes) + a FSA 
• Company-paid life insurance   
• Company-paid short-term disability 
• Student loan repayment match program 
• Tuition/education reimbursement 

Additional Benefits & Perks:

• Annual wellness benefits, including discounts on gym, on-demand fitness, and wearable technology
• Pet insurance and a pet discount program – because pets are part of the family
• Travel assistance
• Broad selection of voluntary insurance programs, including accident, critical illness, long-term disability, and legal

See more here: Benefits at Caltrol

Physical Demands: 

This role combines computer-based analysis with hands-on field work. The successful candidate must be able to:

• Travel regularly to customer facilities throughout the Caltrol territory
• Drive for extended periods and travel overnight as business needs require
• Walk industrial facilities and access equipment in operating environments
• Climb ladders, stairs, platforms, and towers when required
• Work in confined or elevated spaces when necessary
• Bend, kneel, crouch, and reach during inspections and diagnostic activities
• Lift and carry tools, equipment, and materials weighing up to 50 pounds
• Operate computers, vibration data collectors, laser alignment equipment, and standard office technology

This position is well suited for individuals who enjoy a balance of technical analysis, hands-on field diagnostics, customer interaction, and independent problem-solving.

Other Duties:

This job listing is not designed to be a comprehensive list. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change, or new ones may be assigned at any time based on business needs.

Caltrol is deeply committed to creating a diverse and inclusive work environment where everyone is respected, treated fairly, and given equal opportunities to perform to their fullest potential. We are an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We believe diversity and inclusion are critical to our success, and we actively recruit, develop, and retain the most talented people from a diverse candidate pool. Reasonable accommodation is available to candidates and employees with disabilities to ensure they can perform essential job functions effectively.