Job Description

Field Service Technician at Flowserve Corporation summary:

The Field Service Technician installs, commissions, troubleshoots, and repairs flow control equipment such as pumps and seals, primarily in nuclear and various industrial sectors. This role involves onsite problem-solving, customer collaboration, and managing equipment maintenance to ensure operational reliability. The technician works extensively in the field, traveling frequently and providing technical support to optimize Flowserve’s products and services.

Flowserve is a world-leading manufacturer and aftermarket service provider of comprehensive flow control systems. Join a company whose people are committed to building a more sustainable future to make the world better for everyone. With 16,000+ employees in 50+ countries, we combine our global reach with local presence. Our team challenges themselves to approach each situation with ingenuity and creativity to help provide our customers with the most innovative flow control products and services. We support 10,000+ customers worldwide, creating products to meet the needs of our customers who are supplying energy, fresh water, pharmaceuticals and other essentials to consumers, businesses and governments globally. We invite you to put your talents and career in motion at Flowserve.

Company Overview:

If a culture of excellence, innovation and ownership is what you’re searching for, consider putting your experience in motion at Flowserve. As an individual contributor, or as a leader of people, your enterprise mindset will ensure Flowserve’s position as the global standard in comprehensive flow control solutions. Here, your opportunity for professional development and industry leading rewards will be supported by our foundational commitments to the values of people first, integrity and safety. Thinking beyond opportunity and reward, at Flowserve, we are inspired by working together to create extraordinary flow control solutions to make the world better for everyone!

Role Summary:

The Field Service Technician installs, commissions, monitors, troubleshoots, and repairs Flowserve’s pumps, seals, and other equipment across industries such as oil and gas, chemical, nuclear, coal, and wastewater industries, depending on customer engagement. In this challenging position, the Field Service Technician (FST) provides real-time technical support to our customers and provides recommendations for repairs, upgrades, and replacement equipment. The FST is actively engaged in troubleshooting problems and implementing solutions onsite at nearby customer facilities.

This role will focus on nuclear plants located in the Midwest and East Coast regions of the U. S., with approximately 70% of the time spent in the field . Willingness and availability to work OT and to take on projects requiring travel or extended time away (5 to 6 weeks at a time) is essential. ​

We are currently unable to sponsor or support visa applications.

Responsibilities:

• Make direct, in-person service calls in response to customer requests.
• Assess mechanical problems and take actions to resolve promptly.
• Work side-by-side with our customer’s personnel, and lead work crews as required.
• Oversee the full cycle of repair: disassembly, cleaning, inspection, repair, and assembly.
• Ensure that equipment is installed successfully and on schedule.
• Check equipment prior to start-up and assess start-up performance.
• Monitor the maintenance and performance of Flowserve equipment.
• Train customers in the proper procedures for operating and maintaining Flowserve products.
• Collaborate effectively with the supporting organizations of Flowserve, including the repair centers, customer service, and sales engineering.
• Maintain and submit organized, accurate records, including daily reports, jobs quoted, jobs performed, and time and materials charged.
• Knowledgeable about the industrial applications and operations of pumps, valves, seals, actuators, and mechanical equipment.
• Communicate by word and actions Flowserve’s values for ethics, safety, and quality
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements:

• 8+ years of relevant experience
• Experience with installing, maintaining mechanical equipment
• Experience with repairing pump equipment, installing mechanical seals, changing seal faces/gaskets/O rings
• Proven ability to correctly read and interpret blueprints, engineering drawings, and schematics
• Must be a self-starter with good follow-through, capable of working independently with little supervision
• Proficiency in Outlook, Word, and Excel
• An active driver’s license with a good driving record is essential to the role
• Able to travel, including globally, for extended periods (up to 5 or 6 weeks)
• Able to work overtime as required to minimize impact on customers
• Physical activity is required, including frequent lifting up to 50 pounds / 25kg, ascending/descending ladders and staircases, and climbing and reaching in, under, and around large equipment, often outside year-round.

Preferred Experience / Skills:

• High School Diploma / GED
• Experience in the nuclear industry or Navy background.
• Professional certifications in this field.
• Ability to work collaboratively with unfamiliar teams.
• Excellent communication skills
• Good organizational skills

Benefits Starting from Day 1:

• Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance (including FSA and HSA options)
• Life Insurance + Supplemental Life, Child, Spousal, and AD&D Insurance
• Short and Long Term Disability
• Retirement Planning, 401(k) plan, & Financial Wellness Resources
• Educational Assistance Program
• Time off Policies (including sick leave, parental leave, and paid vacation)
• Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on job classification and length of employment.

The pay range for this position in Vernon, CA is 44.16 - 66.27 USD Hourly. The final offer will depend upon level of experience and candidate's location.

Req ID : R-15754

Job Family Group : Operations

Job Family : OP Field Service

EOE including Disability/Protected Veterans. Flowserve will also not discriminate against an applicant or employee for inquiring about, discussing or disclosing their pay or, in certain circumstances, the pay of their co-workers. Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination Provision

If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran, you have the right to request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access flowservecareers. com as result of your disability. You can request a reasonable accommodation by sending an email to employment@flowserve. com. In order to quickly respond to your request, please use the words "Accommodation Request" as your subject line of your email. For more information, read the Accessibility Process.

Keywords:

field service technician, pump repair, mechanical seals, flow control systems, equipment installation, troubleshooting, nuclear industry, onsite technical support, mechanical maintenance, industrial pumps

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