Senior API Pump Mechanic – Lead Repairs & Training

sstjobs; Richmond (CA); On-site; USD 83,000 - 114,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full benefits including PTO, Medical,

Job summary

SSTjobs is seeking an experienced Pump Mechanic for a direct-hire role in Richmond, CA. The successful candidate will disassemble, inspect, repair, and paint API centrifugal pumps and related equipment, while leading shop staff and ensuring customer requirements are met.

Ideal candidates have at least 10 years in pump repair, strong drawing reading skills, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced shop environment. High school diploma or GED required.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience working in a pump repair shop facility with previous experience repairing API centrifugal pumps and other related rotating equipment
• Experience repairing API/Engineered pumps, creating details, and making technical decisions
• Ability to read pump sectional, machine drawings, and OEM pump manuals
• Disassembly, inspection, ability to write up a detailed rotating equipment report to all necessary repairs and or replacement parts needed
• Safely use hand, power, pneumatic and hydraulic tools
• Experience with pneumatic and hydrostatic testing of parts and equipment
• Ability to read and understand mechanical seal drawings, mechanical seal removal, installation, and pneumatic pressure testing preferred
• Ability to work with multiple and competing priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to achieve results with minimal supervision
• Education: High School Diploma or GED

Responsibilities

• Receive, disassemble, inspect, repair, paint, package/prepare for shipment API centrifugal pumps as well as other related rotating equipment
• Assist with training and developing Pump Mechanic personnel to ensure efficient use of manpower and compliance with customer requirements
• Monitor progress of repairs and assign and guide shop personnel to complete those repairs
• Serve as one of the most experienced tradesman in the shop
• Set the positive leadership tone and behavior
• Interact with customers in a positive way showing them how you careabout their business
• Assist the Supervisor in the execution of all work

Job description

SSTjobs is seeking an experienced Pump Mechanic for a direct-hire role in Richmond, CA. The successful candidate will disassemble, inspect, repair, and paint API centrifugal pumps and related equipment, while leading shop staff and ensuring customer requirements are met.

Ideal candidates have at least 10 years in pump repair, strong drawing reading skills, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced shop environment. High school diploma or GED required.