Field Service Millwright

Field Service Millwright / Pump Mechanic

This role focuses on servicing, diagnosing, and repairing pumps and rotating equipment both in the field and in the shop. You will work primarily at customer sites across the Houston and Gulf Coast area to pull, align, recondition, and overhaul a wide variety of pump types, with shop-based work when field assignments are not scheduled. The position combines hands-on mechanical work, precision measurements, and occasional machining and welding to ensure reliable operation of critical rotating equipment.

Responsibilities

• Recondition, repair, refurbish, overhaul, and dismantle a wide range of pumps, including split case, overhung, horizontal, vertical, multistage, deep well, reciprocating, and Tier 1, 2, and 3 pumps.
• Work in the field approximately 70% of the time at client sites and refineries throughout the Houston and Gulf Coast area, with occasional national travel as needed.
• Pull pumps from service, perform precision alignment, and diagnose mechanical issues, repairing equipment on-site when possible and returning pumps to the shop when necessary.
• Read and interpret blueprints and technical drawings to guide repair, assembly, and refurbishment work.
• Use precision measuring instruments such as micrometers, calipers, and scales to verify tolerances and ensure quality workmanship.
• Perform balancing of bearings and work on seals, gaskets, and other critical pump components.
• Carry out field machining tasks as needed to support pump and rotating equipment repairs.
• Operate manual machining equipment, including lathes, drill presses, milling machines, grinders, VTL (Vertical Turret Lathe), and HBM (Horizontal Boring Mill).
• Use acetylene torches, impact wrenches, overhead cranes, forklifts, and other shop and field equipment safely and effectively.
• Perform welding tasks using MIG, TIG, and Heliarc processes as required for repair and fabrication work.
• Conduct laser alignment and other alignment methods to ensure proper installation and operation of pumps and rotating equipment.
• Assemble, disassemble, and overhaul compressors, turbines, gearboxes, and related rotating equipment when required.
• Collaborate with shop teams of machinists, pump mechanics, and welders to complete complex repair projects efficiently.
• Complete an initial 90-day period working in the shop to become fully acclimated to company processes, equipment, and standards before working directly with customers in the field.
• Follow all safety procedures, including proper use of personal protective equipment, and maintain a clean and organized work area.
• Document work performed and communicate equipment status and repair recommendations clearly to internal teams and customers.

Essential Skills

• At least 7 years of experience as a pump mechanic or millwright working with pumps and rotating equipment.
• Proven field service experience performing pump and rotating equipment repairs at customer sites.
• Extensive hands-on experience with multiple pump types, including vertical and horizontal, split case, overhung, horizontal, multistage, deep well, reciprocating, and Tier 1–3 pumps.
• Demonstrated ability to repair, refurbish, overhaul, and dismantle pumps and related rotating equipment.
• Strong blueprint reading skills with the ability to interpret drawings and technical specifications.
• Proficiency using precision measuring instruments such as micrometers, calipers, and scales.
• Experience performing pump alignments, including laser alignment and other alignment methods.
• Ability to perform overhauls, repairs, and assembly work on pumps, compressors, turbines, and gearboxes.
• Comfort working in both field and shop environments, including refineries and industrial facilities.
• Capability to travel to client sites within the Houston and Gulf Coast area and occasionally nationally.

Why Work Here?

The company places a strong emphasis on taking care of employees and attracting highly experienced talent, offering a culture where people choose to stay long term. Team members enjoy generous paid time off, including three weeks of PTO with flexibility to negotiate within reason, as well as dedicated paternity leave that may increase over time.…