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Condition Monitoring Specialist Jobs (NOW HIRING)

$12.50 - $16.50/hr

This Lead Customer Service Specialist - Condition Monitoring Advisor role supports the Remote Monitoring Center by helping convert equipment data into practical maintenance actions that improve ...

WI · On-site

Condition Monitoring Engineer or Technical Specialist Location: United States Ref: REF6095M Job Function: Company Description John Crane, a business of Smiths Group, is a global leader in mission ...

Condition Monitoring Engineer or Vibration Technical Specialist (Hybrid) Location: United States Ref: REF6128S Job Function: Company Description John Crane, a business of Smiths Group, is a global ...

Condition Monitoring Engineer or Vibration Technical Specialist (Hybrid) Location: United States Ref: REF6128S Job Function: Company Description John Crane, a business of Smiths Group, is a global ...

AECOM is seeking a Traffic Monitoring Specialist / Dispatcher / Call Center to be based in Detroit ... condition of employment. About AECOM AECOM is proud to offer comprehensive benefits to meet the ...

$15.25 - $21/hr

Condition Based Maintenance Specialist (Motor Analysis) | Plant Miller Job Summary The Condition ... Integrate condition monitoring data, operator rounds, preventive maintenance results, work order ...

$75K - $95K/yr

Mentor engineers, technicians, and condition monitoring specialists**Qualifications**Required:* Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Reliability Engineering, Maintenance Engineering, or ...

Working closely with the Condition Monitoring Manager, WPI branches, Service, Product Support, IT ... The specialist will develop and maintain standard procedures, reporting, training, and workflows ...

Reliability Engineer - Vibration

Edina, MN · On-site

$106K - $133K/yr

Mentor engineers, technicians, and condition monitoring specialists Qualifications Required: * Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Reliability Engineering, Maintenance Engineering, or ...

Reliability Engineer - Vibration

Buffalo, NY · On-site

$99K - $125K/yr

Mentor engineers, technicians, and condition monitoring specialists Qualifications Required: * Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Reliability Engineering, Maintenance Engineering, or ...

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How much do condition monitoring specialist jobs pay per hour?

As of Sep 14, 2026, the average hourly pay for condition monitoring specialist in the United States is $28.09, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $18.03 and $34.86 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What does a condition monitoring specialist do?

A Condition Monitoring Specialist is responsible for assessing the health and performance of machinery and equipment using various diagnostic techniques and tools. Their main role is to detect signs of wear, malfunction, or potential failure before they lead to costly breakdowns. They analyze data from sensors and inspections, recommend maintenance actions, and help organizations implement predictive maintenance strategies to improve reliability and reduce downtime.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a condition monitoring specialist?

To thrive as a Condition Monitoring Specialist, you need a solid background in mechanical or electrical engineering, vibration analysis, and reliability-centered maintenance, typically supported by relevant technical degrees or certifications. Familiarity with condition monitoring tools such as vibration analyzers, ultrasound equipment, thermography cameras, and software like SAP or CMMS is essential. Strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and effective communication are vital soft skills for interpreting data and collaborating with maintenance teams. These competencies ensure accurate diagnosis of equipment health, minimize downtime, and optimize asset performance in industrial environments.

How does a condition monitoring specialist typically collaborate with maintenance and engineering teams?

Condition Monitoring Specialists work closely with maintenance and engineering teams by regularly sharing equipment data, analysis findings, and actionable recommendations. They often participate in cross-functional meetings to discuss asset health, prioritize maintenance tasks, and develop predictive maintenance schedules. This collaboration ensures that potential issues are addressed before they lead to equipment failure, reducing downtime and optimizing asset performance. Effective communication and teamwork are crucial, as specialists translate complex data into practical insights for non-specialist colleagues.

What is the difference between Condition Monitoring Specialist vs Maintenance Technician?

AspectCondition Monitoring SpecialistMaintenance Technician
CertificationsVibration analysis, thermography, ultrasound certificationsHVAC, electrical, mechanical certifications
Work EnvironmentIndustrial plants, manufacturing facilities, power plantsFactories, equipment repair shops, facilities
Industry UsageHeavy industry, energy, manufacturingManufacturing, facilities management, repair services

The Condition Monitoring Specialist focuses on predictive maintenance through condition assessments, while the Maintenance Technician performs routine repairs and maintenance tasks. Both roles are essential in industrial settings, but the specialist emphasizes diagnostics and monitoring, whereas the technician handles hands-on repairs.

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Infographic showing various Condition Monitoring Specialist job openings in the United States as of September 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% Internship, 1% As Needed, 84% Full Time, 10% Part Time, and 4% Contract. Highlights an 90% Physical, 2% Hybrid, and 8% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $58,430 per year, or $28.1 per hour.

Customer Services Specialist - Condition Monitoring Advisor

Houston, TX • On-site

$16.25 - $21.50/hr

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Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 13 days ago


Key responsibilities

  • Monitor equipment health using telematics, remote monitoring tools, software platforms, and customer-specific data sources to identify developing issues and opportunities for proactive intervention

  • Aggregate and correlate information from SOS fluid analysis, inspections, electronic data, repair history, and site conditions to support accurate condition monitoring conclusions

  • Translate technical findings into clear, data-driven recommendations for customers, dealers, Fleet Managers, and internal partners


Job description

Career Area: Product Support Job Description: Your Work Shapes the World at Caterpillar Inc. When you join Caterpillar, you're joining a global team who cares not just about the work we do – but also about each other. We are the makers, problem solvers, and future world builders who are creating stronger, more sustainable communities. We don't just talk about progress and innovation here – we make it happen, with our customers, where we work and live. Together, we are building a better world, so we can all enjoy living in it.

About Caterpillar Oil & Gas and Marine

Caterpillar's Oil and Gas division provides superior products and service solutions to make our customers more efficient and lower total cost of ownership. Globally, we deliver engineered oilfield and drilling equipment repair and certification, mechanical and rotating equipment repairs and upgrades, rapid prototyping of spare parts, robust asset management, operation and maintenance and field engineering services. We offer a wide range of career opportunities across a variety of technical and business roles in engineering and service locations worldwide. Join our team and help build engineering solutions that change the industry. When you join the Caterpillar Oil & Gas and Marine Division (COGMD), you join a global team that helps to power the global energy industry as well as provide power and propulsion on the water.

About The Role

Looking for condition monitoring professionals ready to help shape the future of remote diagnostics, predictive maintenance, and asset management. This Lead Customer Service Specialist – Condition Monitoring Advisor role supports the Remote Monitoring Center by helping convert equipment data into practical maintenance actions that improve customer outcomes. This role provides direct support to Condition Monitoring Advisors (CMAs) within the Remote Monitoring Center by aggregating, correlating, and interpreting data across the five elements of condition monitoring—including SOS fluid analysis, equipment inspections, electronic data, repair history, and site conditions to deliver timely, actionable recommendations that help customers make informed maintenance and operational decisions. The impact is significant: helping customers reduce owning and operating costs, improve equipment availability, lower warranty exposure, and increase fleet management efficiency while supporting growth across parts, service, and enterprise solutions. The position requires a balance of technical curiosity, data interpretation, customer communication, and disciplined follow-through to ensure findings are clearly documented, prioritized, and communicated to the appropriate internal and external stakeholders. An exciting opportunity for professionals passionate about reliability, analytics, customer support, and leveraging data to drive operational excellence.

Key Responsibilities
  • Monitor equipment health using telematics, remote monitoring tools, software platforms, and customer-specific data sources to identify developing issues and opportunities for proactive intervention
  • Aggregate and correlate information from SOS fluid analysis, inspections, electronic data, repair history, and site conditions to support accurate condition monitoring conclusions
  • Translate technical findings into clear, data-driven recommendations for customers, dealers, Fleet Managers, and internal partners
  • Assess machine and component health, determine risk level, identify required next steps, and support timely resolution of identified issues
  • Prioritize alerts and customer needs based on severity, equipment criticality, operational impact, and available supporting data
  • Ensure customer communications, recommendations, follow-up actions, and supporting evidence are clearly documented in the appropriate systems
  • Collaborate with CMAs, technical support, service operations, fleet managers, and dealer or customer contacts to promote consistent execution and issue closure
  • Support continuous improvement of remote monitoring processes, recommendation quality, and customer experience by identifying trends, recurring issues, and process gaps
Preferred Qualifications
  • Experience with heavy equipment, industrial machinery, maintenance, engineering, or condition monitoring, preferably in customer support, fleet management, reliability, or service operations environment
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to evaluate incomplete or conflicting data and determine the next practical steps
  • Customer-focused communication skills, including the ability to explain technical findings in a clear, concise, and actionable manner
  • Knowledge of telematics, diagnostics, predictive maintenance, and reliability practices
  • Ability to interpret data and translate findings into actionable recommendations to support improved availability, reduced downtime, and lower owning and operating costs
  • Strong attention to detail and documentation discipline
  • Ability to collaborate across technical, commercial, dealer, and customer-facing teams in a fast-paced remote monitoring environment
Key Indicators Of Success
  • Consistent identification of equipment health concerns
  • Timely and well-supported recommendations
  • Clear customer and stakeholder communication
  • Disciplined documentation
  • Measurable contribution to improved fleet reliability, availability, and customer confidence
What Will You Have
  • Customer Focus: Knowledge of the values and practices that align customer needs and satisfaction as primary considerations in all business decisions and ability to leverage that information in creating customized customer solutions.
  • Data Gathering & Analysis: Knowledge of data gathering and analysis tools, techniques, and processes; ability to collect and synthesize data from a variety of stakeholders and sources in an objective manner to reach a conclusion, goal, or judgment.
  • Service Excellence: Knowledge of customer service concepts and techniques; ability to meet or exceed customer needs and expectations and provide excellent service in a direct or indirect manner.
  • Decision Making and Critical Thinking: Knowledge of the decision-making process and associated tools and techniques; ability to accurately analyze situations and reach productive decisions based on informed judgment.
  • Effective Communications: Understanding of effective communication concepts, tools, and techniques; ability to effectively transmit, receive, and accurately interpret ideas, information, and needs through the application of appropriate communication behaviors.
  • Problem Solving: Knowledge of approaches, tools, techniques for recognizing, anticipating, and resolving organizational, operational or process problems; ability to apply knowledge of problem solving appropriately to diverse situations.
  • Relationship Management: Knowledge of relationship management techniques; ability to establish and maintain healthy working relationships with clients, vendors, and peers.
Summary Pay Range

$89,210.00 - $133,810.00 Compensation and benefits offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, job level, market location, job-related knowledge, skills, individual performance and experience. Please note that salary is only one component of total compensation at Caterpillar.

Benefits
  • Medical, dental, and vision benefits*
  • Paid time off plan (Vacation, Holidays, Volunteer, etc.)*
  • 401(k) savings plans*
  • Health Savings Account (HSA)*
  • Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)*
  • Health Lifestyle Programs*
  • Employee Assistance Program*
  • Voluntary Benefits and Employee Discounts*
  • Career Development*
  • Incentive bonus*
  • Disability benefits*
  • Life Insurance*
  • Parental leave*
  • Adoption benefits*
  • Tuition Reimbursement*

Subject to plan eligibility, terms, and guidelines. This is a summary list of benefits.

Posting Dates: August 25, 2026 - September 7, 2026

Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen.

Caterpillar is an Equal Opportunity Employer, Including Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities.

Qualified applicants of any age are encouraged to apply.

We hire smart, friendly people and it shows in our culture. We hold ourselves to high standards and make sure our values of integrity, excellence, teamwork, commitment and sustainability come to life in the way we work. We make sure our employees feel continuously challenged while also supported. We provide professional growth opportunities, including leadership programs. We celebrate the diversity of our team, while also working together as one Caterpillar. Our culture, like everything at our company, is made possible by each employee's contribution. Person by person, we create the environment we work in, and we are proud of the Caterpillar we've built.

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