Nebraska Public Power District · 13 hours ago
Vibration Analyst - Engineer I/II/III/IV or Specialist IV/V or Technician III - Production
Sutherland, NE
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$6,638/mo - $8,384/mo
5+ years expNebraska Public Power District is a close-knit community in the energy industry, dedicated to employee empowerment and safety. They are seeking a skilled Vibration Analyst to perform vibration data collection, analysis, and diagnostics on rotating equipment to enhance equipment reliability and support maintenance strategies.
Electrical DistributionElectronicsGovernment
No H1B
Responsibilities
Collect vibration data on scheduled routes using portable analyzers and fixed monitoring systems
Analyze vibration spectra, time waveforms, phase data, and trends to diagnose common and complex machinery faults (e.g., unbalance, misalignment, looseness, bearing defects, resonance, gear issues, belt problems)
Prepare clear, concise technical reports with findings, severity assessments, root cause recommendations, and prioritized corrective actions
Collaborate with maintenance, operations, and engineering teams to implement recommendations and verify repairs
Maintain and update condition monitoring databases and software
Participate in root cause failure analysis investigations and continuous improvement initiatives
Assist in balancing, alignment verification, or other field diagnostics as needed
Support training of junior technicians or cross-functional teams on basic vibration monitoring
Ensure compliance with safety protocols, company policies, and industry standards during field work
Accountable for other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
High school diploma or GED required
Five years in power plant (or similar industry) operations, maintenance, and/or engineering is required, including demonstrated analysis and communications skills in previous work situations
ISO 18436-2 Category II Vibration Analyst certification (or higher) from a recognized body is required
If the applicant does not possess the required certification, Category I Vibration Analyst certification must be obtained within one year followed by Category II certification within two years
Preferred
Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Engineering Technology, Maintenance Technology, or a related field preferred
Vocational/technical training in machinery, mechanics, or predictive technologies is highly desirable
Previous experience in performing the tasks to collect technology data is preferred
Additional predictive maintenance certifications (e.g., Level I/II in Infrared Thermography, Ultrasound, Oil Analysis, or Motor Circuit Analysis) are a strong benefit
Benefits
Medical and dental insurance
401K retirement plan
Paid holidays
Paid vacation
Paid medical
Training opportunities
Life insurance policy equivalent to two times the participant's annual salary at no cost to the employee
Dental and vision insurance
Personal accident, accidental death and dismemberment, critical illness, hospital indemnity, long-term care, pre-paid legal/identity theft, and short-and long-term disability insurance plans
College tuition reimbursement
Relocation assistance
Complimentary access to an Employee Assistance Program
Company
Nebraska Public Power District
Nebraska Public Power District is a government organization of Nebraska that is the largest electric utility in the state.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Patrick Pope
CEO
Tom Kent
President & Chief Executive Officer
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