Pump Mechanic-Rotating EquipmentPuffer-Sweiven

Company Description:

For over 80 years, Puffer-Sweiven has set the standard in equipment and services for process control, automation, safety, and reliability. We help process-intensive facilities run more efficiently and safely by delivering quality products, technical support, and knowledgeable staff to implement the needed process solutions — with the goal of exceeding customer expectations. Our dedication brings the most advanced products and services to our customers throughout the Central and Gulf Coast regions of Texas.

Specialties:

As an Emerson Impact Partner, we offer a broad base of superior solutions including the top product lines for a given application. Our specialties at Puffer-Sweiven include:

• Process Control & Safety Systems
• Control Valves & Regulators
• Isolation Valves & Actuation
• Oil & Gas Automation
• Reliability Solutions & Services
• Pressure Management
• Specialty Pumps & Rotating Equipment
• Instrumentation
• Maintenance & Repair Services

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Receive incoming equipment, verify model, serial number, customer tag and nameplate data; take as-received photographs.
• Disassemble pumps, gearboxes and related equipment per OEM procedures; tag and bag all parts and photograph each step.
• Clean and inspect all components; measure fits, clearances, runout and wear with micrometers, bore gauges and dial indicators and record results against OEM tolerances.
• Complete the teardown inspection checklist for each job and identify every part that must be replaced or repaired.
• Report defective materials, out-of-tolerance parts or questionable conditions to the Rotating Equipment Operations leader immediately.
• Identify required parts against the OEM bill of materials and parts books; provide a complete parts list (gaskets, O-rings, bolting, NPT plugs, pins, bearings, seals and any worn components) for the work scope and pricing.
• Estimate repair hours by task (disassembly, cleaning, inspection, machining, assembly, testing, painting) to support quotes.
• Check parts received against the parts list and job before assembly.
• Repair and rebuild centrifugal, pitot tube, progressing cavity, internal gear, ANSI process, reciprocating, h-pump, between-bearing pumps, gearboxes and related rotating equipment.
• Install mechanical seals (cartridge and component), bearings, couplings and wear parts; set shims and end play and torque fasteners per OEM specification.
• Replace all gaskets, O-rings, bolting, NPT plugs, pins and bearings on every rebuild – no exceptions.
• Position, fit and align pumps, drivers and skid assemblies; perform shaft and coupling alignment.
• Perform seal air tests, hydrostatic and run tests; collect vibration data with basic analysis; record bearing temperatures and test results on the quality check sheets.
• Verify the repair meets OEM and customer specifications before the equipment is painted and released.
• Provide photographs, inspection measurements and repair notes for the work scope and the final job book.
• Record job time and production data; tag and label repaired equipment, prep for paint, palletize and prepare for shipping.
• Support field service jobs at customer sites: removal and installation, seal changes, alignments, lubrication, inspections and routine checks on pumps, compressors and their drives.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education/Knowledge:

• High school diploma or equivalent.

Experience/Skills:

• A minimum of two years experience in the inspection, repair and assembly of pumps and/or related rotating equipment.

COMPETENCIES:

• Ability to read and interpret OEM repair manuals, parts books, bills of materials, assembly drawings and customer specifications.
• Accurate use of precision measuring tools and the discipline to record every measurement.
• Basic computer skills: photographs, inspection checklists, email and job records.
• Works independently with minimal supervision and as a team member; communicates clearly with the shop lead, sales and management; reliable attendance and attention to detail.
• Manual machining and welding skills are highly desirable.