Pump Repair Technician

United Flow Technologies•Arvada, CO

6d•Onsite

About The Position

Peak Water Services provides water and wastewater treatment products and services. The Pump Repair Technician removes, disassembles, repairs or remanufactures, reassembles, and installs pumps, motors, electrical controls, piping, valves, and related equipment. The technician manages projects from receipt through completion, works independently, represents the company to clients, and may work with or supervise helpers. Work takes place in shop and field environments serving industrial, chemical, commercial, mining, and municipal customers. The role involves working with sewage and other hazardous liquids, in confined spaces, and on electrical components up to 600 volts. The position is onsite Monday through Friday, with travel throughout the Denver area and occasional travel to Grand Junction and South Wyoming. Duties include shop repairs, inspections, documentation, parts ordering, equipment preparation and shipping, field diagnostics and maintenance, equipment removal and installation, and client communication. Normal hours are 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.; overtime and emergency callouts are occasionally required, and 42-to-48-hour weeks are common. Travel to customer sites may include overnight trips. The work involves moderate to heavy physical activity and year-round indoor and outdoor conditions, including hazardous areas, untreated sewage, electrical systems, temperature extremes, inclement weather, heights, and confined or below-ground spaces. Technicians are expected to provide their own basic hand tools and cordless power tools.

Requirements

High school diploma; an associate or bachelor's degree or additional training is preferred.
Valid Colorado driver's license with a clean driving record.
Ability and willingness to work on equipment up to 460 volts; the position involves electrical components up to 600 volts.
Professional client-facing conduct and excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to read technical drawings, pump curves, IOM manuals, and schematics.
English literacy and ability to legibly handwrite reports, purchase orders, and other documents.
Ability to work independently and complete projects through to completion.
Ability to work in field conditions, including travel to customer locations and occasional overnight trips.
Ability to work with sewage and other hazardous liquids, in confined spaces, and around electrical systems.
Ability to perform moderate to heavy physical work, including lifting up to 100 pounds, carrying equipment up to 70 pounds, bending, stooping, pushing, pulling, walking, and climbing ladders.
Ability to work indoors and outdoors year-round, including in temperature extremes, inclement weather, at heights, and in below-ground or confined spaces.
Provide basic hand tools and cordless power tools.

Nice To Haves

Experience working on pumps or related equipment.
Associate or bachelor's degree or additional training.
Electrical licenses, electrical controls knowledge, machining or welding abilities, and specialty certifications.
Knowledge of machining with powered machine tools, welding, and grinding.

Responsibilities

Remove, disassemble, repair or remanufacture, reassemble, and install pumps, motors, electrical controls, piping, valves, and associated equipment.
Manage assigned projects from receipt through completion and work independently while representing the company to clients.
Work with or supervise helpers as needed.
Learn and follow company procedures for written documentation and reports.
Disassemble and reassemble complex machinery and electrical controls, sometimes without instructions.
Inspect parts for defects and causes of failure or wear using precision measuring devices and electrical testing equipment.
Work to precise accuracy standards, develop step-by-step procedures, and recommend repairs.
After approval, complete repairs, deliver and install equipment, and perform startup and testing.
Read and understand technical drawings, pump curves, IOM manuals, and schematics.
Communicate inspection findings and repair recommendations to clients and company employees.
Order mechanical and electrical parts and components.
Clean, sandblast, paint, repair, and prepare equipment for shipping.
Test mechanical and electrical systems in the field using diagnostic and testing equipment.
Analyze system operation and diagnose equipment problems.
Remove and install pumps, motors, baseplates, control panels, variable frequency drives, wiring, piping, and conduit using lifting equipment and tools.
Inspect and adjust machinery and controls, including greasing, aligning, and cleaning.
Instruct equipment operators on proper operation of complete systems.
Conduct periodic maintenance inspections and prepare client reports.
Work safely within OSHA 1910 and 1926 jobsite requirements, including confined-space entry, fall protection, and overhead lifting.
Drive automatic and standard-transmission vehicles, tow trailers, drive forklifts, and operate cranes.
Perform other duties as assigned.