John Crane
Senior CM Diagnostics Engineer
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About Us
Founded in 1917, John Crane is a global leader in the design, manufacturing, and engineering of mission-critical flow control solutions for increased efficiency, emission reductions, and energy transformation. Our products include mechanical seals and systems, couplings, bearings, filtration systems, and predictive digital monitoring technologies. John Crane customer service is accessed through a global network of more than 200 sites in over 50 countries, employing more than 6,000 employees worldwide. We partner with our customers to help them meet the latest environmental standards and keep their operations safe and controlled.
John Crane is part of Smiths Group, which has been improving our world through smarter engineering for over 170 years. Our technology benefits millions of people every day – making travel safer, supporting sustainable energy transition, efficiently heating, cooling our homes, and helping our world stay connected.
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Job Description
We have an exciting opportunity for a Senior Condition Monitoring Diagnostic Engineer to join the Aberdeen team, reporting to the Condition Monitoring Manager. In this role, you will be responsible for the technical analysis and reporting of machinery data, including vibration and other condition monitoring techniques. You will generate high-quality reports, provide actionable recommendations, and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives. The role involves peer reviewing technical documents, engaging with customers both remotely and on-site (including offshore visits), and supporting clients with equipment troubleshooting such as balancing and orbit analysis. A strong team player, you will also be confident working independently on customer sites, mentoring clients in basic CM practices, and demonstrating the value of implemented recommendations. This position operates within the framework of the John Crane Integrated Management System (IMS), ensuring all work is delivered to the highest standards.
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This role is based on our site within Aberdeen, working Monday to Friday normal office hours. 10% travel to onshore and offshore sites.
Duties & Responsibilities (not limited to)
- Conduct technical analysis of machinery data, including vibration and other condition monitoring techniques.
- Produce detailed condition monitoring reports with corrective actions and technical recommendations.
- Peer review technical reports and documents to ensure high standards and consistency.
- Work collaboratively with the team to meet contract requirements and service level agreements.
- Attend customer sites (including offshore) for routine and ad-hoc testing and troubleshooting.
- Perform specialist vibration analysis and advanced diagnostics (e.g. balancing, orbit analysis).
- Engage directly with customers, both onsite and via office-based support teams.
- Provide consultation and mentoring to clients on basic condition monitoring techniques.
- Continuously review and improve condition monitoring programmes in coordination with the service delivery manager.
- Clearly demonstrate the value and effectiveness of recommendations through a defined reporting process.
- Work independently and professionally while representing the company on customer sites.
- Ensure all work complies with the John Crane Integrated Management System (IMS) standards.
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The Individual
- Engineering degree or equivalent experience.
- Extensive experience in vibration analysis for condition monitoring of rotating equipment (pumps, compressors).
- Vibration Analysis ISO 18436-3 Category 2.
- Good level of communication and reporting.
- Lubrication Analysis ISO 18436-4 Category 2, or equivalent.
Desirable Specialist skills
- Experience with client CMMS systems, like SAP and Maximo.
- Use of various hardware/software, preferably Emerson 2140/AMS.
- Good knowledge of Microsoft Office.
Diversity & Inclusion
We believe that different perspectives and backgrounds are what make a company flourish. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment regardless of race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, economic status, disability, age, or any other legally protected characteristics. We are proud to be an inclusive company with values grounded in equality and ethics, where we celebrate, support, and embrace diversity.
At no time during the hiring process will John Crane, Smiths Group, nor any of our recruitment partners ever request payment to enable participation – including, but not limited to, interviews or testing. Avoid fraudulent requests by applying for jobs directly through our careers website (Careers – John Crane) or LinkedIn.
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