Field Service Pro: Mechanical Seals & Rotating Equipment

000581 EagleBurgmann Industries LP; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Freudenberg Group is seeking a Field Service Technician to perform on-site installation, removal, troubleshooting, and maintenance of mechanical seals and seal support systems. You will support commissioning, startup, and shutdown activities on pumps and rotating equipment, while collaborating with Reliability, Claims, and Sales teams to resolve issues.

The role requires 5–10 years in field service or rotating equipment, strong mechanical aptitude, and excellent communication skills to act as

Qualifications

• Direct experience with mechanical seal installation, removal, and troubleshooting.
• 5–10 years in a field service, maintenance, or rotating equipment role.
• Vocational training or technical certifications preferred.
• Familiarity with pumps, compressors, and other rotating equipment.
• Strong problem-solving and independent fieldwork with minimal supervision.
• Excellent communication skills and customer-focused mindset.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel) and basic reporting.

Responsibilities

• Perform on-site installation, removal, troubleshooting, and maintenance of mechanical seals and seal support systems.
• Support customers during commissioning/startup and shutdown of pumps, compressors, and other rotating equipment.
• Investigate and resolve seal failures and equipment performance issues in partnership with Reliability, Claims, and Sales teams.
• Conduct root cause analysis and implement corrective actions for seal-related issues in the field.
• Deliver hands-on training to end users on mechanical seal operation, maintenance, and troubleshooting.
• Identify recurring service trends and communicate insights to internal teams to drive continuous improvement.
• Serve as the technical, customer-facing resource for complex service challenges at industrial sites.
• Support aftermarket sales efforts by recognizing new opportunities during site visits.

Skills

Mechanical seals installation

Seal troubleshooting

Field service experience

Pumps & rotating equipment

Real-time problem-solving

Customer-focused communication

Independent fieldwork

Education

Vocational training or technical certifications

Tools

Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel)

Job description

Freudenberg Group is seeking a Field Service Technician to perform on-site installation, removal, troubleshooting, and maintenance of mechanical seals and seal support systems. You will support commissioning, startup, and shutdown activities on pumps and rotating equipment, while collaborating with Reliability, Claims, and Sales teams to resolve issues.

The role requires 5–10 years in field service or rotating equipment, strong mechanical aptitude, and excellent communication skills to act as