Pump Mechanic-Rotating Equipment

Puffer-Sweiven; Corpus Christi (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Puffer-Sweiven in Corpus Christi, TX is seeking a skilled Rotating Equipment Technician to inspect, disassemble, repair and rebuild pumps and related equipment in a shop environment. You will measure fits and clearances with precision tools, document results, and help prepare parts lists and quotes while following OEM procedures and safety standards.

Qualifications include a high school diploma and at least two years of experience in pump inspection, repair and assembly; manual machining and

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum two years experience in inspection, repair and assembly of pumps or rotating equipment.
• Ability to read OEM manuals, bills of materials, and customer specifications.

Responsibilities

• Receive incoming equipment data and photos; verify model, serial, and nameplate.
• Disassemble pumps and related equipment per OEM procedures; tag and photograph parts.
• Measure fits, clearances, runout and wear with precision tools and record results.
• Complete teardown inspection checklist and identify parts to replace or repair.
• Identify required parts and prepare a complete parts list for work scope and pricing.
• Estimate repair hours by task to support quotes.
• Repair and rebuild centrifugal and related pumps and gearboxes.
• Install seals, bearings, couplings and wear parts per OEM specs.

Skills

Inspection of pumps

Repair of pumps

Assembly of rotating equipment

Reading OEM manuals

Measurement with precision tools

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Precision measuring tools

Dial gauges

Job description

For over 80 years, Puffer-Sweiven has set the standard in equipment and services for process control, automation, safety, and reliability. We help process-intensive facilities run more efficiently and safely by delivering quality products, technical support, and knowledgeable staff to implement the needed process solutions — with the goal of exceeding customer expectations. Our dedication brings the most advanced products and services to our customers throughout the Central and Gulf Coast regions of Texas.

As an Emerson Impact Partner, we offer a broad base of superior solutions including the top product lines for a given application. Our specialties at Puffer-Sweiven include:

• Process Control & Safety Systems
• Control Valves & Regulators
• Isolation Valves & Actuation
• Oil & Gas Automation
• Reliability Solutions & Services
• Pressure Management
• Specialty Pumps & Rotating Equipment
• Instrumentation

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Receive incoming equipment, verify model, serial number, customer tag and nameplate data; take as-received photographs.
• Disassemble pumps, gearboxes and related equipment per OEM procedures; tag and bag all parts and photograph each step.
• Clean and inspect all components; measure fits, clearances, runout and wear with micrometers, bore gauges and dial indicators and record results against OEM tolerances.
• Complete the teardown inspection checklist for each job and identify every part that must be replaced or repaired.
• Report defective materials, out-of-tolerance parts or questionable conditions to the Rotating Equipment Operations leader immediately.
• Identify required parts against the OEM bill of materials and parts books; provide a complete parts list (gaskets, O-rings, bolting, NPT plugs, pins, bearings, seals and any worn components) for the work scope and pricing.
• Estimate repair hours by task (disassembly, cleaning, inspection, machining, assembly, testing, painting) to support quotes.
• Check parts received against the parts list and job before assembly.
• Repair and rebuild centrifugal, pitot tube, progressing cavity, internal gear, ANSI process, reciprocating, h-pump, between-bearing pumps, gearboxes and related rotating equipment.
• Install mechanical seals (cartridge and component), bearings, couplings and wear parts; set shims and end play and torque fasteners per OEM specification.
• Replace all gaskets, O-rings, bolting, NPT plugs, pins and bearings on every rebuild – no exceptions.
• Position, fit and align pumps, drivers and skid assemblies; perform shaft and coupling alignment.
• Perform seal air tests, hydrostatic and run tests; collect vibration data with basic analysis; record bearing temperatures and test results on the quality check sheets.
• Verify the repair meets OEM and customer specifications before the equipment is painted and released.
• Provide photographs, inspection measurements and repair notes for the work scope and the final job book.
• Record job time and production data; tag and label repaired equipment, prep for paint, palletize and prepare for shipping.
• Support field service jobs at customer sites: removal and installation, seal changes, alignments, lubrication, inspections and routine checks on pumps, compressors and their drives.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education/Knowledge:

• High school diploma or equivalent.

Experience/Skills:

• A minimum of two years experience in the inspection, repair and assembly of pumps and/or related rotating equipment.

COMPETENCIES:

• Ability to read and interpret OEM repair manuals, parts books, bills of materials, assembly drawings and customer specifications.
• Accurate use of precision measuring tools and the discipline to record every measurement.
• Basic computer skills: photographs, inspection checklists, email and job records.
• Works independently with minimal supervision and as a team member; communicates clearly with the shop lead, sales and management; reliable attendance and attention to detail.
• Manual machining and welding skills are highly desirable.

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