Pump Technician – Longview

Location: Longview, TX

Employment Type: Full-Time | Permanent

Industry: Industrial Pumps / Rotating Equipment

Company: Confidential
- Leading Industrial Pump Distributor & Service Provider

Our client is a well-established industrial equipment distributor and service provider, supporting customers across oil & gas, petrochemical, manufacturing, power generation and general industrial markets.

Due to continued demand, they are seeking an experienced In-Shop Pump Technician to join their Longview, TX service operation.

The In-Shop Pump Technician will be responsible for inspecting, troubleshooting, repairing, rebuilding and testing industrial pumps and associated rotating equipment.

This is a hands-on, workshop-based position requiring strong mechanical aptitude, experience working with industrial pumping equipment and the ability to complete repairs independently.

• Disassemble, inspect, repair and reassemble industrial pumps and rotating equipment.
• Diagnose mechanical failures involving bearings, mechanical seals, shafts, impellers and other pump components.
• Perform complete pump overhauls, rebuilds and preventative maintenance.
• Work on centrifugal pumps, including horizontal, vertical, ANSI and API configurations.
• Inspect components for wear, damage, corrosion and mechanical defects.
• Replace bearings, mechanical seals, wear rings, gaskets and other components as required.
• Perform precision measurements using micrometers, dial indicators, calipers and other inspection tools.
  
  Complete shaft alignment, clearance checks and assembly procedures.
• Interpret technical drawings, equipment manuals and repair specifications.
• Support equipment testing, quality inspections and repair documentation.
• Coordinate with shop supervisors and other technicians to ensure repairs meet quality and delivery requirements.
• Maintain a clean, organised and safe workshop environment.

• Previous hands-on experience repairing and rebuilding industrial pumps.
• Strong mechanical knowledge of centrifugal pumps and associated rotating equipment.
• Experience with mechanical seals, bearings, shafts, impellers and pump assemblies.
• Ability to troubleshoot mechanical failures and identify appropriate repair solutions.
• Comfortable using precision measuring instruments and mechanical workshop tools.
• Ability to read mechanical drawings and technical documentation.
• Experience working independently on pump disassembly, inspection and reassembly.
• Previous experience in an industrial pump repair shop or rotating equipment service centre preferred.
• Familiarity with manufacturers such as Goulds, Flowserve, Sulzer, KSB, Gorman-Rupp or similar is advantageous.
• Experience with electric motors, gearboxes or other rotating equipment would be beneficial.

• Competitive hourly compensation based on experience.
• Overtime opportunities.
• Comprehensive benefits package.
• Stable, long-term employment with an established industrial organisation.
• Exposure to a diverse range of industrial pumps and rotating equipment.
• Opportunities for technical development and career progression.