Senior Pump Mechanic: Rotating Equipment & Troubleshooting

Grapevine Energy; Bakersfield (CA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Grapevine Operating Company seeks an experienced journeyman technician to support repairs, preventive maintenance, troubleshooting, and installations on rotating equipment and support systems (Compressors) in our refinery environment. This role involves plant and shop work, with call-outs and a strong safety culture required.

Essential functions include alignment, repair of pumps and gearboxes, troubleshooting, and developing maintenance procedures for rotating equipment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Vocational school or apprenticeship preferred.
• 6+ years experience as a Journeyman in refinery environments is required.
• Industrial math understanding is required.
• Proficiency with welding/cutting equipment (Oxy/Acetylene).
• Operate Fork-lift/Manlift/Scissor-Lift.

Responsibilities

• Perform machine alignment for pumps, compressors, and blowers.
• Repair API and ANSI pumps, compressors, air coolers, steam turbines, and gearboxes.
• Troubleshoot and identify problems in equipment.
• Balance rotating assemblies.
• Develop maintenance and preventive maintenance procedures for rotating equipment.
• Adhere to safety policies, plans, and industry standards.
• Read blueprints, schematics, and technical drawings.

Skills

Safety Awareness

Driver License

Precision tools

Read blueprints

Communication

Emergency response

Call outs

Manlift

HSSE knowledge

General maintenance

Hand tools

Power tools

Dexterity

Organization

Stress management

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Vocational school or apprenticeship

Journeyman experience (6+ years)

Refinery environment experience (6+ years)

Industrial math understanding

Welding/cutting (Oxy/Acetylene)

Tools

Fork-lift/Manlift/Scissor-Lift

Oxy/Acetylene welding/cutting equipment

Manual & Hydraulic bolting equipment

Job description

Grapevine Operating Company seeks an experienced journeyman technician to support repairs, preventive maintenance, troubleshooting, and installations on rotating equipment and support systems (Compressors) in our refinery environment. This role involves plant and shop work, with call-outs and a strong safety culture required.

Essential functions include alignment, repair of pumps and gearboxes, troubleshooting, and developing maintenance procedures for rotating equipment.