Industrial / Process Pump Maintenance Technician at Daiik Engineering Ltd

Role Summary

• An Industrial/Process Pump Maintenance Technician inspects, troubleshoots, repairs, and maintains rotating equipment and fluid-handling systems in manufacturing, oil & gas, water treatment, or chemical plants.

Core Responsibilities

• Diagnosis & Troubleshooting: Identify mechanical, hydraulic, or electrical failures in centrifugal, positive displacement, gear, diaphragm, and submersible pumps.
• Repair & Rebuilding: Disassemble, clean, inspect, and rebuild pumps; replace worn bearings, mechanical seals, wear rings, impellers, and shafts.
• Preventative Maintenance (PM): Conduct routine checkups, vibration analysis, alignment (laser or dial indicator), and lubrication schedules to prevent catastrophic downtime. 
• Installation & Startup: Install new pump units, set baseplates, perform precision shaft alignments, and assist with equipment commissioning.
• Documentation & CMMS: Log maintenance activities, track spare parts inventory, and report equipment histories using systems like Maximo or other Computerized Maintenance Management Systems. 
• Safety & Compliance: Follow lock-out/tag-out (LOTO), confined space entry, and site safety protocols (such as OSHA guidelines). 

Required Qualifications & Skills

• Education: High School Diploma, GED, or an Associate degree in a technical, mechanical, or industrial science field. 
• Experience: Typically 2 to 5 years of hands-on experience working with industrial rotating equipment and fluid systems.

Technical Knowledge:

• Ability to read and interpret technical manuals, cross-sections, and piping/instrumentation diagrams (P&IDs).
• Understanding of pump curves, net positive suction head (NPSH), fluid dynamics, and tolerances.
• Proficiency with precision measurement tools (micrometers, calipers, dial indicators). 
• Bonus / Preferred Skills: Basic welding, fabrication, forklift/crane operation, or electrical troubleshooting up

Working Environment:

• Industrial plants, refineries, or heavy-duty field sites involving noise, heat, and rotating machinery.
• Physical demands include lifting heavy components (up to 50+ lbs), climbing, crouching, and working in tight or elevated spaces.
• May require shift rotations, on-call emergency response, or weekend work.