Shop Foreman

Goulds Pumps IPG LLC; Stafford (TX); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Goulds Pumps IPG LLC in Stafford, TX seeks an experienced Shop Foreman to oversee the Houston PRO Services shop. You will manage daily workshop tasks, coordinate with engineers, ensure quality, and drive safety programs for pump and rotating equipment repairs and upgrades.

The role requires 15+ years in troubleshooting and repairing rotating equipment, strong leadership, and excellent communication within a diverse client base.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2–5 years direct supervision of shop personnel.
• Ability to read, analyze and interpret pump drawings.
• Strong communication with diverse client groups.
• Troubleshooting rotating equipment and assembly processes.
• Safely apply shop procedures and maintain documentation.

Responsibilities

• Generate and assign daily work tasks for workshop staff.
• Organize tools, materials, drawings and inspection sheets.
• Inspect parts and equipment for quality and specs.
• Coordinate with engineers on defect reports and approvals.
• Maintain safe work practices and policy compliance.
• Provide training to workshop employees on procedures.
• Report incidents and hazards promptly.
• Lead by example and take on extra projects as needed.

Skills

Supervision

Communication

Troubleshooting

Reading drawings

Problem solving

Independent work

Documentation

Teamwork

Safety awareness

Rotating equipment

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Vocational/Technical Degree preferred

Tools

PC skills

Pump drawings reading

Job description

Shop Foreman

US-TX-Stafford

Job ID:

2026-18485

# of Openings:

1

Category:

Service

US-TX-Houston Pro-1153

Overview

We are seeking an experienced Workshop Supervisor to support our aftermarket repair and upgrade business in our Houston PRO Services shop located in Stafford, TX. Building on centuries of pump design experience, PRO Services provides an array of services focuses on reducing equipment total cost of ownership and increasing plant output, including condition monitoring, predictive maintenance contracts, field service, engineered upgrades, inventory management, and overhauls for pumps and other rotating equipment

Responsibilities

• Generate and assign daily work tasks for workshop employees, ensuring smooth operations and continuous workflow.
• Organize tools, materials, drawings, inspection sheets, and specifications for workshop tasks.
• Conduct inspections of parts and assembled equipment, ensuring accuracy, quality, and adherence to specifications.
• Coordinate with engineers and shop coordinator, on defect reports, inspections, and final product approvals.
• Implement and maintain safe work practices, adhering to environmental, safety, and health policies.
• Ensure compliance with corporate codes of conduct and internal procedures.
• Provide training and guidance to workshop employees on assembly, disassembly, and machining shop procedures.
• Report incidents, near misses, and hazards promptly to ensure a safe working environment.
• Lead by example!
• Perform additional projects/duties to support ongoing business needs.

Qualifications

Knowledge and Skills:

• 2-5 years direct supervision of shop personnel.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to interact effectively with diverse client group.
• Ability to troubleshoot in-depth issues with rotating equipment.
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret pump drawings.
• Ability to anticipate and solve practical problems and resolve issues.
• Self-starter with the ability to work both independently and within a team.
• Ability to effectively communicate ideas and properly describe problems and solutions.
• Ability to effectively handle multiple tasks, time management, and prioritization skills.
• Well-developed planning, organization, analytical, and decision-making skills
• Ability to produce clear, timely, and concise documentation and have well-developed problem-solving skills.
• Ability to apply good judgment, strong work ethic, and integrity on the job.
• Proficient in relevant PC skills.
• Experience: 15+ years of experience troubleshooting and repairing rotating equipment.

Competencies:

• Extensive experience with rotating equipment, pump mechanics, and hydraulics
• Experience repairing rotating equipment and repairing techniques
• Talent development
• Accountability
• Work ethic & integrity
• Resuls Oriented
• Collaboration & Teamwork

Education/Certification:
High School Diploma or GED Equivalent
Vocational/ Technical Degree preferred

Work Environment:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; talk or hear; and smell. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus. Must be able to wear personal protective equipment - as required by PPE Assessment. The noise level in the work environment is usually noisy as most of the activity occurs in a machine repair shop environment.

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Equal employment opportunity, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.

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