Pump Service Technician — Field & Shop Specialist

KSB GIW Inc.; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

KSB Group in Richmond, VA, seeks a Pump Service Technician to perform high quality repairs, testing, and reconfigurations of KSB water market pumps, both in shop and in the field. You will read manuals, document inspections, and communicate with customers and colleagues while maintaining safety and quality standards.

This role requires reading technical documentation and preparing thorough inspection reports.

Qualifications

• Read and interpret equipment manuals and work orders for maintenance and service.
• Experience with pumps or rotating equipment is preferred.
• Ability to read technical documentation and communicate professionally.

Responsibilities

• Pump and rotating equipment repair (predominately KSB water market product).
• Read and interpret equipment manuals and work orders in performance of required maintenance and associated service(s)
• Read and comprehend technical documentation (e.g. drawings) and to create thorough inspection and test reports. Must be able to communicate with internal and external persons in a professional manner
• Proficient use of pneumatic, power, and hand tools
• Perform diversified services, including but not limited to teardowns, inspections/troubleshooting (physical and written), voltage conversions, impeller trims/change-outs, and repairs on pumps, rotating equipment, and related product, both in the shop and in the field
• May assist with removals, installations, troubleshooting, repairs and services on pumps, rotating equipment, and related product, in the field, at a customer site.
• Maintain accurate material, parts, and labor records
• Ensure quality and quantity of work to KSB standard
• Keep usage of material for orders at an optimal level, mindful of cost, w/o sacrificing quality
• Interface with internal and external individuals and companies, as required
• Organize and maintain a safe and clean work area (good housekeeping practices).
• Show initiative to identify and suggest improvements to internal processes.
• Ensure the usage of proper protective safety equipment, and work according to KSB Company policies and procedures. Properly and safely operate forklifts, pallet jacks, and cranes, as required
• Participate in on- and off-site training. Implement newly trained skills and help train colleagues.
• Other duties as assigned by Shop Manager

Skills

Pump repair

Rotating equipment

Reading manuals

Tool use

Safety procedures

English communication

Field service

Documentation

Time management

Problem solving

Driver's license

MS Office

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

KSB Group in Richmond, VA, seeks a Pump Service Technician to perform high quality repairs, testing, and reconfigurations of KSB water market pumps, both in shop and in the field. You will read manuals, document inspections, and communicate with customers and colleagues while maintaining safety and quality standards.

This role requires reading technical documentation and preparing thorough inspection reports.