Reliability Vibration Technician
Job Description
Role Overview
Sodexo 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 III Vibration Analysis certification (required); Category IV preferred
Infrared Thermography certification Level I or II (required); Level III preferred
SodexoMagic
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 You'll Do
- Perform advanced vibration analysis on rotating equipment including motors, pumps, fans, compressors, and gearboxes
- Conduct 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) programs
- Partner 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 We Offer
Compensation is fair and equitable, partially determined by a candidate's education level or years of relevant experience. Salary offers are based on a candidate's specific criteria, like experience, skills, education, and training. Sodexo offers a comprehensive benefits package that may include:
- Medical, Dental, Vision Care and Wellness Programs
- 401(k) Plan with Matching Contributions
- Paid Time Off and Company Holidays
- Career Growth Opportunities and Tuition Reimbursement
More extensive information is provided to new employees upon hire.
What You Bring
- ISO Category III Vibration Analysis certification (required); Category IV preferred
- Infrared Thermography certification Level I or II (required); Level III preferred
- Bachelor’s or Associate’s 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
Who We Are
At Sodexo, our purpose is to create a better everyday for everyone and build a better life for all. We believe in improving the quality of life for those we serve and contributing to the economic, social, and environmental progress in the communities where we operate. Sodexo partners with clients to provide a truly memorable experience for both customers and employees alike. We do this by providing food service, catering, facilities management, and other integrated solutions worldwide.
Our company values you for you; you will be treated fairly and with respect, and you can be yourself. You will have your ideas count and your opinions heard because we can be a stronger team when you’re happy at work. This is why we embrace diversity and inclusion as core values, fostering an environment where all employees are valued and respected. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to individuals regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, gender identity, pregnancy, disability, sexual orientation, military status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. If you need assistance with the application process, please complete this form.
Qualifications & Requirements
Minimum Education Requirement - Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience
Minimum Management Experience - 5 years
Minimum Functional Experience - 3 years work experience in facilities maintenance, plant operations or engineering services