Pump Mechanic

Houston Industrial Tradesmen; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Houston Industrial Tradesmen is seeking a Pump Service Technician to repair, rebuild, fabricate, install, and maintain industrial pumps and rotating equipment in shop or field settings.

You will read installation and maintenance manuals, interpret engineering drawings and BOMs, perform precise alignments with laser systems, and document inspections and repairs while adhering to safety procedures. This role requires 5+ years of experience and the ability to weld if necessary.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in industrial pump repair, rotating equipment maintenance, or a related mechanical field.
• Experience with municipal and industrial pump systems, including sewage and lift station pumps and controls, as well as vertical and horizontal centrifugal pumps.
• Blower and vacuum pump experience preferred.
• Must supply own tools.
• Background check, physical, and drug test required.
• Acceptable driving record required according to company guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Repair, fabricate, install, and remove pumps and rotating equipment in shop and field environments.
• Disassemble, inspect, repair, and rebuild industrial pumps including centrifugal, gear, diaphragm, and reciprocating pumps.
• Service mechanical seals, bearings, shafts, and gear reducers.
• Troubleshoot failures and diagnose issues by inspection, testing, and evaluating components.
• Install pumps with proper alignment, balance, and tolerances using laser alignment systems.
• Assist with fabrication and welding of pump systems and skids.
• Read IOM manuals, engineering drawings, and BOMs to ensure proper repair and assembly.
• Maintain accurate documentation of inspections, repairs, and maintenance performed.
• Follow safety procedures and use PPE when working with heavy equipment and rotating machinery.

Skills

Read technical manuals

Interpret schematics

Mechanical drawings

Proficiency with industrial tools

Precision measuring instruments

Rigging equipment handling

Tools

Industrial tools

Precision measuring instruments

Rigging equipment

Job description

The Pump Service Technician is responsible for repairing, rebuilding, fabricating, installing, and maintaining industrial pumps and other rotating equipment. Work may be performed in the repair shop or at customer job sites in the field. This role ensures pumps operate efficiently by inspecting equipment, diagnosing issues, and restoring systems according to manufacturer specifications and company safety standards.

Responsibilities of the Pump Service Technician include, but are not limited to:

• Repair, fabricate, install, and remove a variety of pumps and rotating equipment in both shop and field environments.
• Disassemble, inspect, repair, and rebuild industrial pumps including centrifugal (single-stage and multi-stage), gear, diaphragm, and reciprocating pumps.
• Service related components such as mechanical seals, bearings, shafts, and gear reducers.
• Troubleshoot equipment failures and diagnose mechanical issues through inspection, testing, and evaluation of worn or damaged components.
• Install pumps and related equipment while ensuring proper alignment, balance, and tolerances using tools such as laser alignment systems.
• Assist with fabrication and modification of pump systems and skids, including basic mechanical assembly and welding when required.
• Read and interpret installation, operation, and maintenance (IOM) manuals, engineering drawings, and bills of materials (BOM) to ensure proper repair and assembly.
• Maintain accurate documentation of inspections, repairs, and maintenance performed.
• Follow all company safety procedures and utilize appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) while working with heavy equipment and rotating machinery.

Qualifications of the Pump Service Technician include, but are not limited to:

• 5+ years of experience in industrial pump repair, rotating equipment maintenance, or a related mechanical field.
• Experience with municipal and industrial pump systems, including sewage and lift station pumps and controls, as well as vertical and horizontal centrifugal pumps.
• Blower and vacuum pump experience preferred.
• Ability to read and interpret technical manuals, schematics, and mechanical drawings.
• Proficiency using industrial tools, precision measuring instruments, and rigging equipment.
• Basic fabrication and welding experience preferred.
• Must supply own tools.
• Background check, physical, and drug test required.
• Acceptable driving record required according to company guidelines.