Lead Inspector - Vibration

Job description / Role

WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR:

- A highly experienced certified technician, capable of taking vibration measurements for various types of rotating machines to support the troubleshooting of the manufacturing facilities in order to maintain stable operation.
- A 'subject matter expert', experienced in analyzing vibration spectra and conducting root cause analyses.
- A professional capable of administering a group of professional and sub-professional staff (which may include contract staff), with responsibility for keeping abreast with current technology in the field of condition monitoring.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

- Administer a program for the collection of 'routine and non-routine' vibration data utilizing portable data collector.
- Manage the investigation, troubleshooting and submission of detailed reports for all vibration and rotating equipment problems by analyzing the vibration data and other relevant mechanical and process parameters
- Manage and keep current the asset management data base
- Review analyses of on-line monitoring using System 1 for critical and semi-critical equipment and provide technical advice accordingly
- Schedule, plan and manage vibration monitoring activities for equipment throughout the complex.
- Review vibration analysis recommendations, condition monitoring reports and other reports or suggestions from sub-ordinates and peers and make recommendations for improvement in the reliability of the respective equipment.
- Keep current, the tracking system for vibration measurement results and findings
- Provide technical advice and support to field MNT and MFT-operation on Reliability related matters.
- Participate in equipment related technical investigations
- Participate in commissioning and start-up of new plant and equipment, set up base line data base as required

Requirements

MINIMUM REQUIREMENT:

- Graduate from Industrial College or High School.
- Vibration certification - Level III
- More than 8 years' experience in 'Vibration and Condition Monitoring' in the Refining and/or Petrochemical industry of which at least 5 years was in an administrative capacity.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

- Sound verbal and written communication skills with a good command of the English language, both oral and written.
- Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office applications and other related 'condition monitoring software'.
- Knowledge of rotating equipment repair standards and best practices is an asset.
- Familiar with Reliability programs.

About the Company

Rabigh Refining & Petrochemical Co. - Petro Rabigh - was founded as a joint venture between Saudi Aramco and Sumitomo Chemical in 2005. The plant is valued at US $10 billion and originally produced 18.4 million tons per annum (mtpa) of petroleum-based products and 2.4 mtpa of ethylene and propylene-based derivatives.

Our products are used in such end products as plastics, detergents, lubricants, resins, coolants, anti-freeze, paint, carpets, rope, clothing, shampoo, auto interiors, epoxy glue, insulation, film, fibers, household appliances, packaging, candles, pipes and many other applications.

Petro Rabigh II is an expansion project valued at US $8.4 billion - 25% funded by the public and the remainder equally funded by Saudi Aramco and Sumitomo Chemical. Petro Rabigh II is scheduled to be in full production by 4th Quarter 2017 and will produce a wide range of new products.