2nd Shift Shop Foreman, Rotating Equipment Leader

Rotating Machinery Services, Inc.; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Paid time off and holidays

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Job summary

Rotating Machinery Services, Inc. is seeking a 2nd Shift Shop Foreman to lead all shop labor and daily execution at the Pearland Works facility.

You will oversee mechanics, machinists, weld and balance teams, ensuring safe, efficient completion of repair projects on pumps, compressors, and related equipment. You will guide technical execution, enforce API standards, mentor staff, and collaborate with Project Management, Production, and the General Manager to optimize throughput and customer

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Lead shop labor and daily execution across all work centers, directing Mechanic, Machinist, Weld and Balance leads.
• Ensure clear tasking, ownership, and cross-team communication; align assignments with workload and capacity.
• Provide expert technical guidance on repair methods for pumps and rotating equipment, emphasising API standards.
• Promote safety-first culture and enforce RMS safety protocols; partner with QC and Engineering on quality.
• Mentor shop leads and craft personnel; assist onboarding, training, and competency evaluations.
• Coordinate with Project Management, Production Supervisor, and General Manager to align labor and priorities; provide real-time progress updates.

Skills

Leadership

Interpret mechanical drawings

Metrology tools

Communication skills

Computer literacy

Education

High school diploma or GED

Post-secondary mechanical training

Job description

Rotating Machinery Services, Inc. is seeking a 2nd Shift Shop Foreman to lead all shop labor and daily execution at the Pearland Works facility.

You will oversee mechanics, machinists, weld and balance teams, ensuring safe, efficient completion of repair projects on pumps, compressors, and related equipment. You will guide technical execution, enforce API standards, mentor staff, and collaborate with Project Management, Production, and the General Manager to optimize throughput and customer