Field Service Tech: Municipal Pumps & Control Systems

Tencarva Machinery Company; Warren (MI); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Profit Sharing via 401(k)

PTO 120 hours per year

10 paid holidays

Medical, dental, vision, disability, &

Job summary

Detroit Pump, part of Tencarva, is seeking a field service technician to support municipal and industrial pump systems across Michigan. You will troubleshoot, install, commission, and service submersible pumps, lift stations, control panels, and related equipment at customer sites.

Ideal candidates have field service experience with pumps and rotating equipment, plus strong mechanical and electrical troubleshooting skills, PLC/ladder logic familiarity, and a valid driver’s license.

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.
• Familiarity reading electrical schematics and mechanical drawings.
• Experience in municipal water/wastewater environments preferred.
• Valid driver's license.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot, service, and maintain municipal and industrial pump systems in the field.
• Support pump installation, removal, commissioning/start-up, and site readiness activities.
• Diagnose mechanical and electrical issues involving pumps, motors, controls, sensors, VFDs, and panels.
• Perform motor testing, wiring, panel troubleshooting, and basic control system 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 and interpret electrical schematics, ladder logic, mechanical drawings, manuals, and parts diagrams.
• Perform preventative maintenance service on customer equipment.
• Complete service documentation and communicate job status clearly with internal teams.
• Perform some in-shop repair work as needed.
• Work safely in various customer environments, including occasional confined space work.
• Follow safety requirements, lockout/tagout, and job hazard practices.

Skills

Field service

Pumps & rotating equipment

Electrical troubleshooting

Mechanical troubleshooting

Control panels & VFDs

Siemens & Allen-Bradley PLCs

Electrical schematics

Ladder logic

Laser alignment

Motor testing

Tools

Siemens PLC

Allen-Bradley PLC

VFDs

Job description

Detroit Pump, part of Tencarva, is seeking a field service technician to support municipal and industrial pump systems across Michigan. You will troubleshoot, install, commission, and service submersible pumps, lift stations, control panels, and related equipment at customer sites.

Ideal candidates have field service experience with pumps and rotating equipment, plus strong mechanical and electrical troubleshooting skills, PLC/ladder logic familiarity, and a valid driver’s license.