Pump Mechanic

Pump Mechanical

We have an immediate need for a Pump Mechanical for one of our Oil and Gas clients. Great direct hire position in Compton, CA.

The Mechanic is responsible for the maintenance, repair, and installation of centrifugal, gear, vacuum, metering, diaphragm, progressive cavity, and other types of pumps and also services compressors, gearboxes, cooling towers, and steam traps. Duties include shaft alignment, vibration analysis, and implementation and maintenance of API seal support systems.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

Maintain, inspect, clean, repair, rebuild, and install pumps, electric motors, pneumatic & hydraulic equipment, compressors, combustion engines, and other rotating and mechanized equipment

Install mechanical seals and diagnose failed seals

Perform diagnostic work to determine the cause of rotating equipment failures

Use PPE, lock out/tag out/block out, and safe work permits to safely work around high temperatures, corrosive fluids, and respiratory hazards

Operate forklifts & mobile elevating work platforms

Install form work and epoxy grouting of pump pedestals

Maintain service and inspection records

Keep track of consumption of parts and spares

Assist with periodic safety inspections; identifies and corrects safety hazards

Respond to after-hours call-ins

Advise department personnel regarding shaft alignment, impeller and bearing clearances, fastener torquing, vibration analysis, and other quantifiable specifications and best practices

Performs other related duties as required

Qualifications

Knowledge of and experience utilizing precision tools including but not limited to micrometers, calipers, machinist levels, dial indicators, bore gauges, etc.

Experience with vibration monitoring

Familiarity with presses, torches, pullers, lifting equipment, rigging, etc.

Strong diagnostics abilities and mechanical aptitude

Ability to read and decipher pump performance curves

Basic knowledge of mechanical seals and common seal failure causes

Basic electrical skills desired

Experience with CMMS software desired

Education and/or Experience

H.S. Diploma or GED

Minimum 2-year experience in the installation, repair, and maintenance of rotating equipment

Language Skills

Ability to effectively communicate in English verbally and in writing

Ability to communicate in Spanish is desired

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

Forklift certification desired

MEWP certification desired

Hourly wage: $32-$34

Apply now for immediate and confidential consideration!

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