Pump MechanicalWe 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 ResponsibilitiesMaintain, inspect, clean, repair, rebuild, and install pumps, electric motors, pneumatic & hydraulic equipment, compressors, combustion engines, and other rotating and mechanized equipmentInstall mechanical seals and diagnose failed sealsPerform diagnostic work to determine the cause of rotating equipment failuresUse PPE, lock out/tag out/block out, and safe work permits to safely work around high temperatures, corrosive fluids, and respiratory hazardsOperate forklifts & mobile elevating work platformsInstall form work and epoxy grouting of pump pedestalsMaintain service and inspection recordsKeep track of consumption of parts and sparesAssist with periodic safety inspections; identifies and corrects safety hazardsRespond to after-hours call-insAdvise department personnel regarding shaft alignment, impeller and bearing clearances, fastener torquing, vibration analysis, and other quantifiable specifications and best practicesPerforms other related duties as requiredQualificationsKnowledge of and experience utilizing precision tools including but not limited to micrometers, calipers, machinist levels, dial indicators, bore gauges, etc.Experience with vibration monitoringFamiliarity with presses, torches, pullers, lifting equipment, rigging, etc.Strong diagnostics abilities and mechanical aptitudeAbility to read and decipher pump performance curvesBasic knowledge of mechanical seals and common seal failure causesBasic electrical skills desiredExperience with CMMS software desiredEducation and/or ExperienceH.S.
Diploma or GEDMinimum 2-year experience in the installation, repair, and maintenance of rotating equipmentLanguage SkillsAbility to effectively communicate in English verbally and in writingAbility to communicate in Spanish is desiredCertificates, Licenses, RegistrationsForklift certification desiredMEWP certification desiredHourly wage: $32-$34Apply now for immediate and confidential consideration!#INDW