Pump Mechanic – Houston

Darwin Recruitment; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 39,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

Confidential – Leading Industrial Pump OEM & Service Provider in Houston, TX seeks a Pump Mechanic. You will inspect, disassemble, repair, and test industrial pumps and rotating equipment in a hands-on workshop environment.

Ideal candidates have hands-on pump repair experience, strong mechanical knowledge of seals, bearings, shafts, and impellers, and can read mechanical drawings and documentation. The role offers full-time, permanent employment and opportunities to work on OEM equipment.

Qualifications

• Hands-on experience repairing and rebuilding industrial pumps.
• Ability to read mechanical drawings and technical documentation.
• Experience with industrial pump equipment is advantageous (Goulds, Flowserve, Sulzer, KSB).

Responsibilities

• Disassemble, inspect, repair and reassemble industrial centrifugal pumps.
• Diagnose mechanical failures including bearing, seal, shaft wear and vibration issues.
• Perform mechanical repairs, rebuilds and preventative maintenance.
• Work on horizontal and vertical centrifugal pumps, ANSI and API configurations.
• Inspect shafts, impellers, casings, bearings and seals.
• Conduct precision measurements using micrometers and dial indicators.
• Interpret technical drawings and repair specifications.
• Support pump testing, quality inspections, and documentation.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Precision measurement

Reading mechanical drawings

Tools

Micrometers

Dial indicators

Torque wrenches

Job description

Pump Mechanic – Industrial Rotating Equipment

Location: Houston, TX

Employment Type: Full-Time | Permanent

Industry: Industrial Pumps / Rotating Equipment

Company: Confidential – Leading Industrial Pump OEM & Service Provider

About the Company

My client is a globally recognised manufacturer and service provider of industrial pumping equipment, supporting customers across oil & gas, petrochemical, power generation, chemical processing and general industrial markets.

Due to continued demand, they are seeking an experienced Pump Mechanic to join their Houston-area service operation.

Position Overview

The Pump Mechanic will be responsible for the inspection, disassembly, troubleshooting, repair, assembly and testing of industrial pumps and associated rotating equipment.

This is a hands-on, primarily workshop-based position requiring strong mechanical aptitude and experience repairing centrifugal pumps.

Key Responsibilities

• Disassemble, inspect, repair and reassemble industrial centrifugal pumps.
• Diagnose mechanical failures, including bearing damage, seal failures, shaft wear and vibration issues.
• Perform mechanical repairs, rebuilds and preventative maintenance.
• Work on horizontal and vertical centrifugal pumps, including ANSI and API configurations.
• Inspect shafts, impellers, casings, bearings, mechanical seals and other pump components.
• Conduct precision measurements using micrometers, dial indicators and other inspection tools.
• Perform shaft alignment, bearing installation, seal replacement and clearance checks.
• Interpret technical drawings, equipment manuals and repair specifications.
• Support pump testing, quality inspections and documentation.
• Maintain a safe, organised workshop environment.

Requirements

• Previous hands-on experience repairing and rebuilding industrial pumps.
• Strong knowledge of centrifugal pump components and mechanical systems.
• Experience with mechanical seals, bearings, shafts and impellers.
• Ability to diagnose mechanical problems and determine appropriate repairs.Comfortable using precision measuring instruments and workshop tools.
• Ability to read mechanical drawings and technical documentation.
• Experience with Goulds, Flowserve, Sulzer, KSB or similar industrial pump equipment is advantageous.
• Previous experience in an industrial pump repair shop or rotating equipment service centre preferred.

What’s on Offer

• Competitive hourly compensation based on experience.
• Overtime opportunities.
• Comprehensive benefits package.
• Long-term career development with an established global organisation.
• Opportunity to work on a diverse range of industrial pumping equipment.