Predictive Analyst - Southport, NC

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Job Title: Predictive Analyst - Southport, NC
Location: Southport, NC, South United States, USA

Company: Archer Daniels Midland Company (ADM)
Industry Sector: Agribusiness
Industry Type: Input Retail, Cooperative and Related Crop Services
Job Type: Full Time

Job Description: Job Description

Predictive Analyst - Southport, NC

This is an exempt level position.

We are currently seeking a Machinery Vibration and Condition Monitoring Analyst to be based at an ADM location. This "hands on" position will support multiple plant locations in our geographic region. The position will report to the Engineering Manager . The position requires analyzing and reporting the health of rotating process equipment to proactively identify component, equipment and system issues and recommend corrective actions. Utilization of predictive maintenance programs to include vibration analysis, oil analysis, ultrasound and equipment condition monitoring technologies are critical to the success of this role. This position works closely with Operations Management, Site Maintenance Personnel, Reliability Specialists and Engineers to identify and resolve rotating equipment related issues.

Key Responsibilities

Predictive program and condition monitoring administration for the following but not limited to: Rotating equipment such as centrifugal and reciprocating compressors, turbines, blowers, pumps, gearboxes and motors
Review and monitoring of rotating equipment condition including vibration data, lube oil results and utilize other critical operating process data such as pressures, temperatures, flows, loads & efficiencies to determine equipment health
Vibration, Infrared, and Oil Analysis Database Management
Provide remote troubleshooting support to field technicians to resolve vibration instrumentation and data collector issues
Provide vibration data collection training to new employees
Determines vibration point locations and develops data collection routes for new and existing equipment
Hands on target pointing and installation of vibration systems on rotating equipment
Field diagnostics and troubleshooting
Report equipment deficiencies utilizing EAM (CMMS)
Consults with Regional Mechanical Maintenance Engineer on recommended corrective actions
Collaborates with responsible Operations and Maintenance Personnel, to prioritize repairs of identified equipment deficiencies
Identifies, justifies and purchases major predictive equipment spare parts
RCA participation - provides relevant vibration and oil analysis history to support root cause analysis efforts
Perform other duties related to this function to ensure the reliability of plant rotating equipment
This position requires a combination of office work and field work.
Accessibility during off-hours (laptop and cell phone) and travel as required.
The applicant must be physically able to work on and around elevated fixed and rotating equipment.

Required Qualifications

Associate Degree in Engineering and minimum 2 years of experience in rotating equipment / mechanical maintenance/ reliability engineering in an industrial manufacturing environment OR
Non-degreed with minimum of 5 years of experience in the maintenance of rotating equipment in an industrial manufacturing environment.
Category I certification in vibration analysis
Entry level knowledge of oil analysis
Knowledge of predictive maintenance methodologies and technologies.
Must possess excellent verbal communication, team interaction and presentation skills.
Strong computer and standard software experience (MS Office, E-Mail, CMMS, etc.)
Demonstrates proficiency in the use, application and maintenance of vibration data acquisition software and the diagnostic equipment used to track the health of the site's critical rotating machinery
Proven ability to interpret and analyze vibration and oil analysis data
Knowledge of general rotating equipment fundamentals such as assembly fits and tolerances

Desired Qualifications

Category II certification in vibration analysis
Oil analysis certification from the ICML, STLE or similar organization
Experience specifying vibration systems including transmitters, probes, accelerometers and the associated cables
Understanding of installing vibration systems/ knowledge of proper grounding
Experience in shop and field balancing of rotating equipment

Excited about this role but don't think you meet every requirement listed? We encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this role or another one of our openings.

ADM requires the successful completion of a background check.

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Job Post Date: 09/07/25