Vibration & Reliability Analyst - Drilling Operations

Drilling Vibration & Reliability Analyst Division: Engineering POSITION OVERVIEW: The Conditional Monitoring Vibration Analyst is responsible for reviewing critical equipment health using vibration analysis and complimentary techniques (ultrasound, thermography, oil analysis). The Vibration Analyst will provide recommendations and collaborate closely with Maintenance, Operations, and Engineering teams to prevent unplanned downtime, optimize inspection intervals, and extend asset life. SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES AND ACCOUNTABILITIES: • Review of critical asset conditions through operational, vibration, and ancillary data. • Assist Rig Operations with maintenance and installations of conditional monitoring hardware and sensors. • Collaborate with multiple departments to support equipment maintenance and inspections. • Provide clear diagnostic reports with supporting evidence, severity, and actionable recommendations. • Lead/ participate in root cause analysis (RCA) for relevant equipment. • Assist in optimizing alarms and thresholds of equipment health states for Field Teams. • Assist in developments of Conditional Monitoring Program (additional hardware, software changes). TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES: • Experience in diagnostics of mechanical and electrical systems. • Experience in bearing and gear fault analysis. • Experience in EAM or CMMS systems is considered an asset. • Strong understanding of signal processing (FFT, PSD, demodulation, filtering, order tracking). • Familiarity with ISO vibration standards and API/ANSI/ASME rotating equipment standards. BEHAVIORAL COMPETENCIES: • Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment. • Strong attention to detail, organizational, problem solving, and communication skills. EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: • Diploma or degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Mechatronics, or Industrial Engineering/Technology (or equivalent experience). • Vibration Analysis Category II Certification is preferred. • 2+ years’ experience with vibration analysis. • Experience with drilling rigs or heavy equipment is preferred. OTHER ACCOUNTABILITIES: • Business Ethics – Understands fully Ensign’s ethics policy and its application in all business dealings including contractual agreements and contract negotiations • Business Policies - Understands and agrees to follow all of Ensign’s Policy and Directives and procedures as set forth in the Ensign Company Policy and Basic Directives Handbook for Employees • Drug-free workplace - Conforms to a drug-free workplace, not be under the influence of mind-altering prescription or non-prescription drugs, including alcohol and other drugs of abuse. • Occupational Health and Safety – Understands fully the Ensign Health and Safety policy and self-responsibility for own health and safety at work; Demonstrates responsibility to avoid adversely affecting the health and safety of others through any act or omission   o Uses the correct protective clothing and equipment as provided by Ensign and guards against misuse or damage to such equipment   o Reports any hazardous situations arising in the workplace that cannot be self-corrected, or injury incurred during the course of work, no matter how minor • Avoids injury resulting from manual handling tasks, by use of risk assessment, correct mechanical handling equipment and correct manual handling techniques