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 ExperienceH.S. Diploma or GEDMinimum 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 desiredMEWP certification desired
Hourly wage: $32-$34 Apply now for immediate and confidential consideration!#INDW
