Pump Mechanic

PTS Advance; South Gate (CA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 67,000; Full time

Job summary

PTS Advance in South Gate, CA is seeking an Entry Level Mechanical Technician for an oil and gas client. This direct-hire position focuses on maintenance, repair, and installation of pumps, motors, compressors, and related equipment under supervision.

You will perform shaft alignment, vibration checks, seal service, and safety compliance. Training on CMMS, API seal systems, and field diagnostics will be provided in a hands-on setting.

Qualifications

• 2+ years experience in installation, repair, and maintenance of rotating equipment.
• Knowledge of precision tools (micrometers, calipers, dial indicators).
• Ability to interpret pump performance curves and diagnose failures.
• English communication skills; Spanish desirable.

Responsibilities

• Maintain, inspect, repair, and install pumps, motors, compressors, and related equipment.
• Install mechanical seals and diagnose seal failures.
• Perform diagnostics to determine causes of rotating equipment failures.
• Operate PPE and safe work permits around hazards.
• Assist with safety inspections and corrective actions.
• Respond to after-hours call-ins.
• Maintain service and inspection records.

Skills

Vibration monitoring

Mechanical aptitude

Reading pump curves

English communication

Education

HS Diploma or GED

Tools

CMMS software

Job description

We have an immediate need for an Entry Level Mechanical for one of our Oil and Gas clients. Great direct hire position in South Gate, CA.

The Entry Level Mechanic, under the direction of senior mechanics, is responsible for the maintenance, repair, and installation of centrifugal, gear, vacuum, metering, diaphragm, progressive cavity, and other types of pumps. The Entry Level Mechanic also services compressors, gearboxes, cooling towers, and steam traps. Duties include shaft alignment, vibration analysis, and implementation and maintenance of API seal support systems.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Maintain, inspect, clean, repair, rebuild, and install pumps, electric motors, pneumatic & hydraulic equipment, compressors, combustion engines, and other rotating and mechanized equipment
• Install mechanical seals and diagnose failed seals
• Perform diagnostic work to determine the cause of rotating equipment failures
• Use PPE, lock out/tag out/block out, and safe work permits to safely work around high temperatures, corrosive fluids, and respiratory hazards
• Operate forklifts & mobile elevating work platforms
• Install form work and epoxy grouting of pump pedestals
• Maintain service and inspection records
• Keep track of consumption of parts and spares
• Assist with periodic safety inspections; identifies and corrects safety hazards
• Respond to after-hours call-ins
• Advise department personnel regarding shaft alignment, impeller and bearing clearances, fastener torquing, vibration analysis, and other quantifiable specifications and best practices
• Performs other related duties as required

QUALIFICATIONS

• Knowledge of and experience utilizing precision tools including but not limited to micrometers, calipers, machinist levels, dial indicators, bore gauges, etc.
• Experience with vibration monitoring
• Familiarity with presses, torches, pullers, lifting equipment, rigging, etc.
• Strong diagnostics abilities and mechanical aptitude
• Ability to read and decipher pump performance curves
• Basic knowledge of mechanical seals and common seal failure causes
• Experience with CMMS software desired

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

• H.S. Diploma or GED
• Minimum 2-year experience in the installation, repair, and maintenance of rotating equipment

LANGUAGE SKILLS

• Ability to effectively communicate in English verbally and in writing
• Ability to communicate in Spanish is desired

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

Salary range: $60,000-$67000