2nd Shift Rotating Equipment Shop Leader

Rotating Machinery Services, Inc.; Pasadena (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid time off and holidays

Job summary

Rotating Machinery Services, Inc. seeks an experienced 2nd Shift Shop Foreman to lead all shop labor and daily execution in our Pasadena, TX rotating equipment repair facility.

You will supervise Mechanics, Machinists, Weld and Balance Tech Leads, ensuring safe, efficient, and high-quality work across pumps, compressors, and related machinery in alignment with API standards. The role requires a seasoned mechanic background, ability to manage competing priorities, and the leadership presence to

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years of rotating equipment experience with at least 3 years in a lead or supervisory role.
• Strong hands-on background as a mechanic with extensive knowledge of rotating equipment assembly.
• Demonstrated experience applying API standards in inspection, repair, and reassembly.
• Familiarity with RMS and non-OEM turbomachinery including compressors, turbines, valves.

Responsibilities

• Directly oversee the Mechanic, Machinist, Weld and Balance Tech Leads to drive daily execution, efficiency, and accountability.
• Ensure clear tasking, job ownership, and cross-team communication across all shop labor functions.
• Align team assignments with workload priorities and available capacity based on real-time shop demands.
• Maintain visibility on daily progress across disassembly, developing work scopes, machining, inspection, assembly, and testing activities.
• Provide expert technical guidance on repair methods for pumps and other rotating equipment with emphasis on API standards.
• Support repair execution on various pump types and related machinery including gearboxes and compressors.
• Ensure precision measurement practices, fits, and tolerances are correctly applied throughout the repair process.
• Review job documentation, drawings, and BOMs for accuracy and completeness.

Skills

Leadership

Rotating equipment knowledge

API standards

Mechanical drawing interpretation

Precision measurement tools

Communication

Education

High school diploma or GED

Trade certification or post-secondary mechanical training

Tools

Micrometers

Calipers

Indicators

Job description

Rotating Machinery Services, Inc. seeks an experienced 2nd Shift Shop Foreman to lead all shop labor and daily execution in our Pasadena, TX rotating equipment repair facility.

You will supervise Mechanics, Machinists, Weld and Balance Tech Leads, ensuring safe, efficient, and high-quality work across pumps, compressors, and related machinery in alignment with API standards. The role requires a seasoned mechanic background, ability to manage competing priorities, and the leadership presence to