Reliability Vibration Technician
Role Overview:
We're is seeking a Reliability Vibration Technician to support a life sciences client based in Rahway, NJ.This role serves as a technical expert in condition monitoring and reliability engineering, with a strong focus on vibration analysis and infrared thermography.
You will play a critical role in advancing asset reliability programs by diagnosing complex equipment issues and driving proactive maintenance strategies.
The position partners closely with Maintenance, Engineering, and Operations to improve equipment uptime, reduce lifecycle costs, and enhance overall system performance.
In addition to hands-on diagnostics, you will contribute to long-term reliability strategy and continuous improvement initiatives.
This is a highly technical role requiring deep expertise, analytical thinking, and a proactive approach to failure prevention.
ISO Category I, II, III, or IV Vibration Analysis certification required. Category III or IV certification is preferred. Candidates with Category I or II certification will be considered if they have approximately 10 15 years of strong predictive maintenance and vibration analysis experience.
Infrared Thermography certification (Level I, II, or III) or equivalent experience is preferred but not required.SodexoMagic is the joint venture partnership between NBA Hall of Famer, Earvin Magic Johnson, and Sodexo. As a certified minority company, we deliver food, facilities management and integrated services to corporations, healthcare facilities, K-12 schools, colleges and universities and aviation lounges.
This strategic alliance between Magic Johnson Enterprises and Sodexo, Inc., enables us to deliver creative solutions to our clients along with our local partners throughout the communities we serve.
What Youll Do:
Perform advanced vibration analysis on rotating equipment including motors, pumps, fans, compressors, and gearboxesConduct infrared (IR) thermographic inspections across electrical, mechanical, and process systems
Diagnose complex failure modes (e.g., bearing failures, misalignment, imbalance, electrical anomalies) and recommend corrective actions
Lead and support root cause failure analysis (RCFA) and implement failure elimination strategies
Develop and refine predictive maintenance (PdM), condition-based monitoring, and reliability-centered maintenance (RCM) programsPartner with engineering and operations teams to support capital projects, equipment upgrades, and reliability improvements
Mentor junior analysts and support training initiatives to promote reliability best practices
What You Bring:
ISO Category I, II, III, or IV Vibration Analysis certification required. Category III or IV certification is preferred. Candidates with Category I or II certification will be considered if they have approximately 10 15 years of strong predictive maintenance and vibration analysis experience.
Infrared Thermography certification (Level I, II, or III) or equivalent experience is preferred but not required.Bachelors or Associates degree in Engineering or equivalent practical experience
5 10+ years of experience in reliability engineering, condition monitoring, or rotating equipment analysis
Strong expertise in vibration analysis techniques (FFT, waveform, phase, resonance) and failure diagnostics
Experience with predictive maintenance tools, IR/vibration software, and CMMS systems
Ability to work in regulated environments (pharma, life sciences, or similar) with strong documentation practices
Minimum Qualifications & Requirements:
Minimum Education Requirement Bachelors Degree or equivalent experienceMinimum Management Experience 5 years
Minimum Functional Experience 3 years work experience in facilities maintenance, plant operations or engineering services
Position Summary:
Back up to GM; 2nd in command; Supervises the account as the #2 manager and has full responsibility including supervision of other managers. Responsible for entire account when the Director of Facilities Ops is not present.Two scenarios for this position in Univ.:
Has all facilities rolling up Custodial / maintenance and grounds, and FM who reports to GM; very large integrated operation.
Mega account multiple managers of maintenance; PM function; other specific managers unifying position.
Key Duties: Manage other managers; manage by walking around (rounding); Staffs, trains, and is responsible for employee development
client interface; payroll oversight; budgetary oversight on some services; Oversees and coordinates projectsManages work orders/CMMS
Manages mechanicals (i.e. HVAC)
Manages QA and Safety
Must Have:
10+ years of predictive maintenance experience, preferably supporting predictive maintenance programs across multiple facilities or sites.Strong hands-on machine vibration analysis expertise, including the ability to interpret vibration data, diagnose root causes of equipment issues, and recommend corrective actions.
Leadership experience leading or mentoring technicians, with the ability to serve as the predictive maintenance department lead and develop the team's vibration analysis capabilities.
Experience leading or owning predictive maintenance programs, with the ability to organize work, establish best practices, and drive continuous improvement.
Nice to Have:
Category III or IV Vibration Analyst certification.Infrared Thermography certification or practical thermography experience (not required).
Experience in pharmaceutical or life sciences environments.
Experience supporting large, multi-building campuses.
Experience with integrated facilities management organizations such as JLL, CBRE, or similar companies.
Additional Information:
Interview Process:Round 1: Video interview.
Round 2: Panel interview (in person preferred; virtual if necessary).
Panel consists of Sodexo managers/directors and includes technical and behavioral interview questions.Local candidates are preferred. Candidates willing to relocate at their own expense will also be considered.
Career GrowthOpportunity to lead and build a relatively new predictive maintenance program.
High level of ownership to establish processes and best practices.
Large pharmaceutical campus with more than 65 buildings offering significant long-term career growth and internal mobility.
CultureCollaborative environment with multiple departments working together.
Predictive maintenance team has significant autonomy to prioritize work and manage daily schedules.
High level of trust and ownership.
Target Competitors
JLL
CBRE
Other integrated facilities management companies.