DCI/ Pump Repair Technician

Flowserve Corporation; Pasadena (TX); On-site; USD 34,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

401(k) match

Paid time off

Holidays

Job summary

Flowserve Corporation in Pasadena, TX is seeking a Rotating Equipment / Repair Mechanic to join our Quick Response Center. You will own the DCI lifecycle for heavy pumps and actuators, performing precision workmanship to recondition critical equipment for chemical, LNG, and refining sectors along the Houston Ship Channel.

You’ll collaborate with engineers and machinists, operate balancing and testing equipment, and contribute to a safe, efficient maintenance workflow in a fast-paced shop

Qualifications

• 3 to 5+ years of hands-on mechanical experience rebuilding and overhauling heavy industrial rotating equipment.
• Reading and interpreting mechanical blueprints and repair specs.
• Ownership of a complete personal roll-around toolbox and basic precision measurement tools.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and work overtime/overtime calls.

Responsibilities

• Execute full mechanical overhauls, teardown, cleaning, and inspection on pumps and actuators.
• Perform precision metrology to measure fits, clearances, and run-outs; document findings.
• Use induction heaters, torches, and LN2 for shrink/interference fits on bearings and impellers.
• Balance rotating assemblies and conduct hydrostatic/testing to verify integrity.
• Collaborate with engineers and service coordinators to define repair scopes and reduce downtime.
• Operate cranes and forklifts to position heavy pump casings and assemblies.
• Apply protective coatings and tag finished equipment for shipment.

Skills

Mechanical experience

Blueprint reading

Precision measurement

Safety compliance

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

SAE hand tools

Precision measurement instruments

Job description

Company Overview

Flowserve is a global manufacturer of pumps, valves, seals, and aftermarket services, delivering comprehensive flow control solutions that support essential industries such as energy, clean water, and pharmaceuticals. If you're looking for a culture built on ingenuity, innovation, and excellence, Flowserve offers the opportunity to put your experience in motion. Whether you're an individual contributor or a people leader, you'll find meaningful opportunities for professional growth, competitive rewards, and a workplace grounded in our core values: People, Safety, Integrity, Ownership and Ingenuity. At Flowserve, we're inspired by what we can achieve together—creating extraordinary flow control solutions that strengthen today's world while building tomorrow.

Your Role and Impact

Are you a precision-driven shop mechanic who thrives on tearing down, diagnosing, and rebuilding heavy industrial machinery? Flowserve is seeking a skilled Rotating Equipment / Repair Mechanic to join our fast-paced Quick Response Center (QRC) in Pasadena, TX.

In this role, you won't just be turning wrenches—you will own the complete Dismantle, Clean, and Inspect (DCI) lifecycle for heavy industrial centrifugal pumps, electric actuators, and flow‑control hardware. Operating at the technical heartbeat of our shop, your craftsmanship ensures critical infrastructure equipment for major Chemical, LNG, and Refining corridors along the Houston Ship Channel is reconditioned to exact OEM manufacturing tolerances.

Key Responsibilities

• Execute full mechanical overhauls, teardown, cleaning, and inspection (DCI) on high-energy overhung process pumps (such as Durco Mark 3) and heavy between-bearings multistage pumps (API 610 BB1–BB5 configurations).
• Perform precision metrology using inside/outside micrometers, dial indicators, bore gauges, and vernier calipers to measure critical fits, clearances, and run‑outs; record findings thoroughly on dimensional inspection forms.
• Execute advanced thermal assembly techniques using controlled induction heaters, heating torches, and liquid nitrogen for precise shrink/interference fits on bearings, sleeves, and impellers.
• Operate dynamic balancing equipment to precision‑balance rotating assemblies, and conduct low‑pressure pneumatic and high‑pressure hydrostatic testing to verify mechanical seal and casing integrity.
• Partner directly with applications engineers, manual machinists, and service coordinators to develop tailored repair scopes, solve failure root causes, and minimize customer downtime.
• Safely operate overhead bridge cranes, rigging hardware, and forklifts to position heavy industrial pump casings and assemblies across the shop floor.
• Apply industrial protective coatings, install identification and service tags, and package finished equipment for outbound customer shipment.

Required Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent.
• 3 to 5+ years of dedicated, hands‑on mechanical experience rebuilding and overhauling heavy industrial rotating equipment (centrifugal process pumps, high‑voltage actuators, or compressors).
• Demonstrated proficiency reading and interpreting mechanical blueprints, engineering cross‑sectional drawings, and technical repair specifications.
• Ownership of a complete personal roll‑around toolbox, standard SAE hand tools, and basic precision measurement instruments.
• Solid mechanical aptitude, problem‑solving skills, and a commitment to strict shop safety protocols and Stop Work Authority.
• Physical ability to stand for extended periods, navigate active shop bays, and lift up to 50 lbs with a full range of motion.
• Flexibility to work overtime, weekend shifts, and emergency turnaround call‑outs to support 24/7 industrial plant outage demands.
• Legally authorized to work in the United States without company sponsorship.

Preferred Qualifications

• Direct aftermarket repair experience within an industrial pump service center or rotating equipment Quick Response Center (QRC).
• In-depth familiarization with API 610 centrifugal pump standards and API 682 mechanical seal arrangements.
• Hands‑on experience with dynamic rotor balancing, dynamic pressure testing, or valve actuator reconditioning.

What We Can Offer You

At Flowserve, you'll find a range of options to fit your, and your family's, needs. We want to provide our team with the right resources to invest in your physical, mental and financial well-being no matter where you sit or what stage of life you're in.

Our benefits include:

• Highly Competitive Hourly Base Pay with Overtime Earning Potential
• Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance with Flexible Spending (FSA) and Health Savings Accounts (HSA)
• 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with Generous Company Match
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Protection
• Paid Time Off (PTO) and Company-Paid Holidays
• Comprehensive Parental Leave
• Life, Supplemental Life, Child, Spousal, and AD&D Insurance
• Safety Shoe and Prescription Safety Eyewear Allowances
• Continuous Technical Training and Long-Term Career Mobility across Global Operations

EOE including Disability/Protected Veterans. Flowserve will also not discriminate against an applicant or employee for inquiring about, discussing or disclosing their pay or, in certain circumstances, the pay of their co‑workers. Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination Provision

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