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 global sites in over 50 countries employing more than 6,000 employees worldwide. We partner with our customers and help them meet the latest environmental standards and keep their operations safe and controlled.
John Crane is part of Smiths Group, For over 170 years, Smiths has been improving our world through smarter engineering. 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.
Connect with us on LinkedIn: John Crane: LinkedIn
Job DescriptionThe individual will join a technical operations team dedicated to managing rotating machinery in a refinery environment. Their task will be to ensure the efficiency and reliability of equipment through lubrication, mechanical maintenance, and support in vibration analysis, contributing to the predictive and preventive maintenance service provided by John Crane. The work location will be at the Client’s facilities.
Main Responsibilities
Ensure maximum performance of operating machinery at assigned facilities through predictive and preventive maintenance activities, including:
- Vibration measurements
- Lubrication of rotating machinery (oils and greases)
- Thermography and infrared analysis
- Laser alignment of machine trains
- Oil and fluid sampling for analysis
- Field balancing and alignment
- Minor mechanical maintenance
- Operational support and guidance to the client’s maintenance team
Correctly interpret collected data (vibrations, thermographic signals, lubrication parameters, etc.) and ensure clear and continuous communication with the client, working in full synergy with other professionals involved
QualificationsRequired Qualifications
- 3–5 years of practical experience in rotating machinery lubrication
- Degree in Engineering or Technical Diploma (preferably mechanical or similar)
- ISO 18436 Category 1 certification in vibration analysis required; Category 2 is a plus
- Training for working in confined spaces will be considered a plus
- Good interpersonal skills, initiative, and operational autonomy
- Interest in condition monitoring and fault diagnostics via vibration analysis
- Fair knowledge of English (written and spoken)
What We Offer
- Placement in a highly qualified technical team
- Continuous training and certification opportunities
- Dynamic and technologically advanced environment
- Career growth opportunities in the maintenance field
Top Skills
What We Do
For over 170 years, Smiths Group has been pioneering progress by engineering a better future. We serve millions of people every year, to help make the world safer, more energy efficient and productive, and better connected, across four global markets: Energy, General Industrial, Safety & Security, and Aerospace & Defence.
Listed on the London Stock Exchange, Smiths employs more than 15,000 colleagues in over 50 countries. For more information visit www.smiths.com.
We're looking for people with curious minds. Who want responsibility and relish a challenge. Whether you're an experienced professional or just starting out, our global scale and focus on growth means we have some great career opportunities for you. There's never been a better time to join Smiths.
