Rotating Equipment Shop Foreman — Lead Teams & Throughput

Rotating Machinery Services, Inc.; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Paid time off and company holidays

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Employee development and incentive pol

Job summary

Rotating Machinery Services, Inc. is seeking a Shop Foreman to lead all shop labor and daily execution at our Pearland Works facility, overseeing mechanics, machinists, weld and balance leads.

You will ensure safe, efficient, and high-quality execution across all active projects involving pumps, compressors, and related rotating equipment. The role requires a seasoned mechanic with API standards experience, strong prioritization skills, and the presence to guide multiple teams while coordinating

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years of rotating equipment experience with at least 3 years in a lead or supervisory role.
• Strong hands-on background as a mechanic with extensive knowledge of rotating equipment assembly.
• Demonstrated experience applying API standards in inspection, repair, and reassembly.
• Familiarity with RMS and non-OEM turbomachinery including compressors, turbines, valves.

Responsibilities

• Directly oversee the Mechanic, Machinist, Weld and Balance Tech Leads to drive daily execution, efficiency, and accountability.
• Ensure clear tasking, job ownership, and cross-team communication across all shop labor functions.
• Align team assignments with workload priorities and available capacity based on real-time shop demands.
• Mentor and coach shop leads and craft personnel to grow technical skillsets and job ownership.
• Work in close coordination with Project Management, the Production Supervisor, and the General Manager to ensure labor alignment with job priorities and facility goals.

Skills

Leadership across multi-discipline</w>

Interpreting mechanical drawings

Verbal and written communication

Computer proficiency for job tracking

Education

High school diploma or GED

Post-secondary mechanical training preferred

Tools

Micrometers

Calipers

Indicators

Job description

Rotating Machinery Services, Inc. is seeking a Shop Foreman to lead all shop labor and daily execution at our Pearland Works facility, overseeing mechanics, machinists, weld and balance leads.

You will ensure safe, efficient, and high-quality execution across all active projects involving pumps, compressors, and related rotating equipment. The role requires a seasoned mechanic with API standards experience, strong prioritization skills, and the presence to guide multiple teams while coordinating