Proconex is the exclusive Emerson Impact Partner for Emerson Automation Solutions in the Mid-Atlantic region. We provide a full portfolio of Process Automation Control Systems, Valves and Control Devices, and related technologies and services to a range of customers - in the Life Sciences, Chemical, Power, Refining, Oil & Gas, Food & Beverage, Paper, Metals, and other industries, as well as commercial enterprises and campus facilities. With three strategically located offices, Proconex maintains a deep dedication to its 200+ employees, a sharp focus on safety and quality, and the drive to deliver.
Job Overview
The Reliability Technician I supports machine health monitoring and reliability programs by collecting vibration data and performing condition monitoring activities on industrial rotating equipment. Working primarily in customer plant environments, this role helps assess equipment health, identify potential reliability concerns, and support predictive maintenance initiatives that improve asset performance and reduce unplanned downtime. The Reliability Technician I partners with customers and internal teams to collect and document equipment health information, communicate findings, and support the execution of reliability services. Through hands-on field experience, technical training, and certification programs, this role develops knowledge of rotating equipment, vibration analysis, condition monitoring, and asset reliability technologies.
Key Responsibilities
- Collect vibration and condition monitoring data on rotating equipment at customer sites.
- Perform scheduled vibration routes and equipment inspections.
- Document equipment conditions and communicate findings to customers and internal teams.
- Support reliability and predictive maintenance programs through data collection and reporting activities.
- Assist in identifying equipment conditions such as imbalance, misalignment, bearing wear, looseness, and lubrication issues.
- Support condition monitoring activities including vibration analysis, thermography, ultrasound, oil analysis, and related reliability services.
- Assist with route development, data collection activities, and equipment database maintenance.
- Maintain communication with customers regarding assigned projects and service activities.
- Follow all customer site and company safety requirements.
- Participate in technical training and certification programs related to vibration analysis and machine health monitoring.
- Perform additional duties as required to support customer and business needs.
This role includes up to 75% travel within the assigned territory.
Basic Qualifications
- High school diploma, GED, trade school certification, or equivalent technical education.
- 1+ years of industrial maintenance, mechanical, millwright, field service, or related experience.
- 1+ years of experience supporting rotating equipment such as pumps, motors, compressors, fans, gearboxes, or similar equipment.
- 1+ years of experience in an industrial manufacturing, power generation, chemical processing, oil and gas, or related environment.
- 1+ years of experience working directly with customers, operations personnel, maintenance teams, or technical service organizations.
Preferred Qualifications
- Associate degree in a technical field.
- Experience collecting vibration data and performing equipment inspections.
- Experience with predictive maintenance, condition monitoring, or reliability programs.
- Exposure to vibration analysis, thermography, ultrasound analysis, or oil analysis.
- Exposure to route-based machinery health monitoring programs.
- Vibration Analysis Category I certification.
- Demonstrated interest in developing expertise in rotating equipment reliability, vibration analysis, and machine health monitoring.
We are proud to be an employee-owned organization. Through our ESOP, every team member shares in the growth and success of the company, fostering a culture of collaboration, accountability, and long-term rewards.
Proconex offers a standout culture, fantastic work environment, and has very competitive benefits to include premium medical, 401K match, tuition reimbursement, and other unique incentives.
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Candidates must be legally eligible to work in the United States without company sponsorship. Also, we are not interested in working on a corp-to-corp basis with other companies at this time.
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Proconex is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, color, religion, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status or any other protected class. We are committed to providing a professional environment free of any discrimination or harassment, and we are proud to be a Drug-Free Workplace.