Field Service Technician

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, diagnoses and repairs pumps, mechanical seals and other Flowserve equipment in various industries such as oil and gas, petrochemical, steel, mining, sanitation, etc., depending on our customers' area of operation. The FST offers real‑time technical support at customers' plants and provides recommendations for repairs, upgrades and replacements of parts and equipment. The FST is actively engaged in solving problems and implementing solutions at customer sites, providing world‑class service and creating lasting competitive advantage. Responsibilities Perform direct, in‑person service calls in response to customer requests. Assess mechanical problems and take action to resolve them promptly. Work side‑by‑side with customer personnel and lead work teams as required. Supervise the complete repair cycle: disassembly, cleaning, inspection, repair and assembly. Ensure that equipment is installed successfully and on schedule. Check equipment before commissioning and start‑up and evaluate performance during and after start‑up. Monitor the maintenance and performance of Flowserve equipment. Guide customers on proper procedures for operating and maintaining Flowserve products. Collaborate effectively with Flowserve support organizations, including repair centers, customer service and sales engineering. Maintain and submit organized and accurate records, including daily reports, jobs quoted, jobs performed, and time and materials charged. Other duties as assigned. Requirements Mechanical Technician with active CFT. Experience as a Field Service Technician in a refinery industry. Knowledge of industrial applications and operations of pumps, valves, seals, actuators and mechanical equipment. Experience in installing mechanical equipment. Experience in repairing pump equipment, installing mechanical seals, changing seal faces, gaskets, rings, etc. Knowledge of mechanical adjustment by backlash and interference. Knowledge of metrology and the use of measuring instruments such as pachymeters, external and internal micrometers, tubular micrometers, dial gauges and dial gauges. Proven ability to read and correctly interpret mechanical technical drawings, cutting drawings and dimensional drawings of equipment. Good Outlook, Word and Excel skills. Intermediate English. An active driver's license with a good driving record is essential for the job. Willingness to travel and ship, including globally, for long periods. Willingness to work overtime as required to minimize impact on customers. Proven ability to correctly read and interpret mechanical technical drawings, cutting drawings and dimensional drawings of equipment. Desirable Skills Advanced English and/or intermediate Spanish desirable. Professional certifications in this area. About Flowserve 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 itself 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. Equal Employment Opportunity 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. 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