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A Senior Vibration Analyst with over 30 years of experience in condition monitoring and reliability engineering, bringing an extensive background across corrugating, paper manufacturing, food processing, and aggregate industries. Highly skilled in vibration analysis, machinery diagnostics, and predictive maintenance strategies, this professional excels at identifying failure modes and performing root cause analysis. With a proven ability to improve asset reliability and optimize equipment performance, they are also experienced in translating complex data into clear, actionable insights that support maintenance and operations teams.

Dustin Moore, Condition Monitoring Engineer at AssetWatch, brings expertise and experience backed with both ISO 18436-2 Certified Category III Vibration Analyst and ISO 18436-4 Category I Machinery Lubrication Analyst certifications. Since joining AssetWatch in April 2023, Dustin has applied his extensive expertise in electric motors, vibration analysis, and hands-on repair work to enhance the reliability and performance of customer operations.Previously, Dustin was integral to Alliance Resources, a top five coal producer in the US, from 2010 until April 2023. There, he managed a Reliability Program, led the transition from reactive to predictive and proactive maintenance strategies, and co-managed an electric motor repair facility. His role as the sole vibration analyst on staff was pivotal in reshaping the company’s maintenance practices.Dustin’s technical foundation was built at Hibb’s Electromechanical, where he began his career in 2000. Over a decade, he progressed from an entry-level technician to the Lead Field Service Technician, developing a deep knowledge base in electric motors, electrical testing, laser alignment, and vibration analysis. Dustin’s career trajectory from a young, inexperienced technician to a leading expert in his field showcases his dedication and continuous growth in the evolving field of condition monitoring.

Jim Hoffman is a Condition Monitoring Engineer at AssetWatch with more than 20 years of experience in maintenance and reliability, including a decade focused on vibration analysis and predictive maintenance. He delivers data-driven insights to improve equipment reliability and reduce downtime, drawing on experience in water utilities, roofing materials, semiconductors, and Department of Defense aircraft manufacturing. Jim specializes in vibration analysis, field balancing, precision laser alignment, infrared thermography, motion amplification, and commercial drone inspections. Known for his hands-on, practical approach to complex reliability challenges, he holds ISO Category II Vibration Analyst and Thermography Level I certifications, is an FAA-licensed commercial drone operator, and is certified in practical field balancing.

Dale Burnham is a Condition Monitoring Engineer at AssetWatch with more than 15 years of manufacturing experience in process improvement, maintenance, and reliability. She has worked across steel industries, including seamless pipe, flat-rolled and hot-rolled coil, corrugating, and plastic extrusion. Dale specializes in vibration analysis, machinery diagnostics, and maintenance strategies, and is skilled at identifying failure modes, performing root cause analysis, and translating data into actionable insights for maintenance and operations teams.