Midland, Texas
4 days ago
Pump Mechanic I - 2nd Shift

Career Area:

Operations

Job Description:

Your Work Shapes the World at Caterpillar Inc.

When you join Caterpillar, you're joining a global team who cares not just about the work we do – but also about each other.  We are the makers, problem solvers, and future world builders who are creating stronger, more sustainable communities. We don't just talk about progress and innovation here – we make it happen, with our customers, where we work and live. Together, we are building a better world, so we can all enjoy living in it.

About SPM Oil & Gas

SPM Oil & Gas, a Caterpillar company, provides superior products and service solutions to make our customers more efficient and lower total cost of ownership.   Globally, we deliver engineered oilfield and drilling equipment repair and certification, mechanical and rotating equipment repairs and upgrades, rapid prototyping of spare parts, robust asset management, operation and maintenance and field engineering services. We offer a wide range of career opportunities across a variety of technical and business roles in engineering and service locations worldwide. Join our team and help build engineering solutions that change the industry.

 

Job Summary:

The Pump Mechanic I assembles, services, maintains, evaluates, repairs, and installs reciprocating plunger pumps to include but not limited to gear boxes, power end assemblies and fluid end assemblies.

2nd Shift Hours: Monday – Friday, 5:00pm – 5:00am

Training on 1st shift Monday - Friday, 5:00am - 5:00pm for 90 days

What you will do:

At SPM Oil & Gas, our primary objective is to provide our customers with excellent engineering solutions through our products and superior customer service

Effectively always demonstrate the core values of SPM Oil & Gas

Follow all written policies and procedures safely without deviation or refer to upper management for guidance

Exhibit and always advocate exemplary safety culture

Demonstrate consistency, accountability, reliability, and solid work ethic

Always exhibit a high degree of integrity

Assist during the disassemble phase

Clean, strip and inspect all required components

Prepare for detailed inspections

Demonstrated ability of the disassembly of pump products per (SOP) Standard Operating Procedure

Can comprehend Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) and Risk Assessments

Ability to identify products

Assist with rebuild of all components (Mentor program)

Utilize measuring equipment.

Torque wrenches

Inside/Outside Calibers

Linear Calibers

Pump installs on unit

Fluid end tear down and rebuilds

Troubleshoot, Disassemble, and Perform a detailed evaluation to determine repair needs and root cause analysis for the following:

Troubleshoot, Disassemble, and Perform a detailed evaluation to determine repair needs and root cause analysis for the following:

TWS 2250

QWS 2500

TWS 600 short

TWS 600 standard

QWS 1000

Operate and utilize various hand and pneumatic tools

Submit list of corrective needs and associated materials

Clean and remove debris in preparation for re-assembly

Document serial numbers, part numbers and heat codes as required per SOP

Follow SOPs for proper assembly while adhering to engineering specifications

Assemble all components ensuring alignment and proper fit before bolting, screwing or pressing together

Install various moving parts such as plungers, pins and bearings making sure to test for free movement

Operate forklift to move materials between work centers

Operate acetylene torch and perform hot work

Utilize all required PPE

Verify conformance to specifications

Maintain clean and safe work area

Performs other routine duties as requested

What you will have:

Strong Mechanical aptitude with the ability to troubleshoot, repair and maintain pumps and related equipment

One to three months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience

Physical Demands:

Frequently required to stand

Occasionally required to reach with hands and arms

Must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds

Specific vision abilities required by this job include close, distance, color, and peripheral vision

Work Environment:

Machine shop environment

Must be able to wear steel toed safety shoes and safety glasses, and hearing protection

Frequently exposed to moving mechanical parts

Occasionally exposed to outside weather conditions

Noise level: usually loud

Relocation assistance is not available for this position.     

About Caterpillar  

Caterpillar Inc. is the world’s leading manufacturer of construction and mining equipment, off-highway diesel and natural gas engines, industrial gas turbines and diesel-electric locomotives. For nearly 100 years, we have been helping customers build a better, more sustainable world and are committed and contributing to a reduced-carbon future. Our innovative products and services, backed by our global dealer network, provide exceptional value that helps customers succeed.   

  

Please ensure you frequently check the e-mail account you provided on your application, including the junk/spam folder, as this is the primary correspondence method in our recruiting process.  

  

This employer is not currently hiring foreign national applicants that require or will require sponsorship tied to a specific employer, such as H, L, TN, F, J, E, O.  As a global company, Caterpillar offers many job opportunities outside of the U.S. which can be found through our employment website at www.Caterpillar.com/Careers.  

Summary Pay Range:

$26.30 - $35.20

Compensation and benefits offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, job level, market location, job-related knowledge, skills, individual performance and experience. Please note that salary is only one component of total compensation at Caterpillar. 

Benefits:

Annual incentive bonus plan*

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Paid time off plan (Vacation, Holiday, Volunteer, Etc.)

401k savings plan

Health savings account (HSA)

Flexible spending accounts (FSAs)

Disability benefits

Life Insurance

Parental leave

Healthy Lifestyle Programs

Employee Assistance Programs

Voluntary Benefits and Employee Discounts

Tuition Reimbursement

Career Development

*Subject to annual eligibility and incentive plan guidelines.

Visa Sponsorship is not available for this position. This employer is not currently hiring foreign national applicants that require or will require sponsorship tied to a specific employer, such as, H, L, TN, F, J, E, O. As a global company, Caterpillar offers many job opportunities outside of the U.S which can be found through our employment website at www.caterpillar.com/careers.

Posting Dates:

February 8, 2025 - February 17, 2025

Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen.     

EEO/AA Employer.  All qualified individuals - Including minorities, females, veterans and individuals with disabilities - are encouraged to apply.

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