Field Service Tech: Municipal Pump Systems & Controls

Tencarva Machinery Company; Detroit (MI); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO up to 120 hours per year

401(k) Profit Sharing

Medical, dental, vision insurance

Job summary

Detroit Pump & Tencarva is seeking a field service technician to support municipal and industrial pump systems across Michigan, with emphasis on water and wastewater environments. You’ll work at customer sites on submersible pumps, lift stations, control panels, motors, valves, and related rotating equipment.

Responsibilities include Troubleshooting, preventive maintenance, pump removal and installation support, commissioning, VFD and PLC diagnostics, motor testing, and in-shop repair as needed.

Qualifications

• Field service experience with pumps, motors, or rotating equipment.
• Strong mechanical and electrical troubleshooting abilities.
• Experience with control panels, VFDs, PLCs, sensors, and ladder logic.
• Ability to read electrical schematics and mechanical drawings.
• Valid driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot and maintain municipal and industrial pump systems in the field.
• Support pump installation, removal, commissioning, and site readiness.
• Diagnose mechanical and electrical issues involving pumps, motors, controls, sensors, VFDs, and panels.
• Perform motor testing, wiring, panel troubleshooting, and basic control diagnostics.
• Repair or replace mechanical seals, bearings, impellers, wear components, valves, and related parts as needed.
• Perform laser alignment, precision measurements, and equipment adjustments.
• Read schematics and read manuals and parts diagrams; perform preventive maintenance.
• Complete service documentation and communicate job status clearly with internal teams.
• Work safely on customer sites, including confined space work when required.

Skills

Field service

Pumps

Mechanical troubleshooting

Electrical troubleshooting

Control panels & VFDs

Siemens PLC

AB PLCs

Tools

Siemens PLCs

Allen-Bradley PLCs

Job description

Detroit Pump & Tencarva is seeking a field service technician to support municipal and industrial pump systems across Michigan, with emphasis on water and wastewater environments. You’ll work at customer sites on submersible pumps, lift stations, control panels, motors, valves, and related rotating equipment.

Responsibilities include Troubleshooting, preventive maintenance, pump removal and installation support, commissioning, VFD and PLC diagnostics, motor testing, and in-shop repair as needed.