Senior Pump Mechanic

Responsibilities

• Receive, disassemble, inspect, repair, paint, package/prepare for shipment API centrifugal pumps as well as other related rotating equipment
• Assist with training and developing Pump Mechanic personnel to ensure efficient use of manpower and compliance with customer requirements
• Monitor progress of repairs and assign and guide shop personnel to complete those repairs
• Serve as one of the most experienced tradesman in the shop
• Set the positive leadership tone and behavior
• Interact with customers in a positive way showing them how DXP cares about their business
• Assist the Supervisor in the execution of all work

Qualifications

• 10 + years of experience working in a pump repair shop facility with previous experience repairing API centrifugal pumps and other related rotating equipment
• Prepared experience repairing API/Engineered pumps, creating details, and making technical decisions
• In-depth understanding of API 610, and other applicable standards
• Ability to read pump sectional, machine drawings, and OEM pump manuals
• Disassembly, inspection, ability to write up a detailed rotating equipment report to all necessary repairs and or replacement parts needed, Ex: assembly prep, assembly, pneumatic pressure testing of assembled equipment, painting of finished repair and final inspection
• Safely use hand, power, pneumatic and hydraulic tools
• Ability to read and understand mechanical seal drawings, mechanical seal removal, installation, and pneumatic pressure testing preferred
• Experience with pneumatic and hydrostatic testing of parts and equipment
• Able to work with multiple and competing priorities in a fast paced environment
• Able to achieve results with minimal supervision