Field Service Technician - Municipal Controls & Pump Systems
Tencarva Machinery Company · Detroit, Michigan, United States
FULL TIME
Job Description
This role focuses on field service for municipal and industrial pump systems throughout Michigan, with a strong emphasis on water/wastewater environments. You’ll work primarily at customer sites supporting submersible pumps, lift stations, control panels, motors, valves, and related rotating equipment.
While professional experience and qualifications are key for this role, make sure to check you have the preferable soft skills before applying if required.
The work includes mechanical and electrical troubleshooting, preventative maintenance, pump removal and installation support, commissioning/start-up assistance, control panel and VFD troubleshooting, motor testing, laser alignment, seal and bearing replacement, and some in-shop repair as needed.
Detroit Pump has been serving municipal and industrial customers throughout Michigan since 1926 and is proudly celebrating its 100th year in business. Detroit Pump is part of Tencarva , one of the largest and most respected distributors and OEM-authorized service networks in the pump and process equipment industry. Together, Detroit Pump and Tencarva provide equipment distribution, applications engineering, OEM-authorized repair, field service, custom fabrication, automation and controls, and other value-added services that support industrial, municipal water/wastewater, power generation, mining, automotive, and other critical industries.
Equipment You’ll Work On
Municipal lift stations and wastewater pumping systems
Submersible wastewater pumps and related pumping equipment
Siemens and Allen-Bradley PLC/control systems (Siemens experience especially helpful)
Mechanical seals, bearings, impellers, wear rings, and other pump internals
Valves, actuators, and related flow control equipment
Additional rotating equipment including gearboxes, blowers, and similar process equipment
Troubleshoot, service, and maintain municipal and industrial pump systems in the field
Support pump installation, removal, commissioning/start-up, and site readiness activities
Diagnose mechanical and electrical issues involving pumps, motors, controls, sensors, VFDs, and panels
Perform motor testing, wiring, panel troubleshooting, and basic control system diagnostics
Repair or replace mechanical seals, bearings, impellers, wear components, valves, and related parts as needed
Perform laser alignment, precision measurements, and equipment adjustments
Read and interpret electrical schematics, ladder logic, mechanical drawings, manuals, and parts diagrams
Perform preventative maintenance service on customer equipment
Complete service documentation and communicate job status clearly with internal teams
Work safely in a variety of customer environments, including occasional confined space work when required
Follow Tencarva and customer safety requirements, including lockout/tagout and job hazard practices
Field service role focused primarily within Michigan
Less overnight travel than broader regional field service roles
Long-term customer relationships with consistent demand for service and repair support
Big-company resources with a local-team feel
Earn up to 120 hours (3 weeks) of PTO per year, prorated based on your start date, plus 10 paid holidays
Insurance benefits include medical, dental, vision, disability, and life
Field service experience involving pumps, motors, controls, or rotating equipment
Strong mechanical and electrical troubleshooting xzbcwsv ability
Experience with control panels, VFDs, PLCs, sensors, ladder logic, and 480V three-phase systems
Experience with Siemens and/or Allen-Bradley control platforms preferred; Experience in municipal water/wastewater, lift stations, industrial wastewater, or related pump environments strongly preferred
Ability to read electrical schematics, mechanical drawings, manuals, and service documentation
Experience with laser alignment, mechanical seals, bearings, motor testing, and precision measuring tools preferred
Comfortable working independently at customer sites and coordinating with service leadership
All aspects of employment including the decision to hire, promote, discipline, or discharge, will be based on merit, competence, performance, and business needs. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, marital status, age, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy, genetic information, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other status protected under federal, state, or local law.
While professional experience and qualifications are key for this role, make sure to check you have the preferable soft skills before applying if required.
The work includes mechanical and electrical troubleshooting, preventative maintenance, pump removal and installation support, commissioning/start-up assistance, control panel and VFD troubleshooting, motor testing, laser alignment, seal and bearing replacement, and some in-shop repair as needed.
Detroit Pump has been serving municipal and industrial customers throughout Michigan since 1926 and is proudly celebrating its 100th year in business. Detroit Pump is part of Tencarva , one of the largest and most respected distributors and OEM-authorized service networks in the pump and process equipment industry. Together, Detroit Pump and Tencarva provide equipment distribution, applications engineering, OEM-authorized repair, field service, custom fabrication, automation and controls, and other value-added services that support industrial, municipal water/wastewater, power generation, mining, automotive, and other critical industries.
Equipment You’ll Work On
Municipal lift stations and wastewater pumping systems
Submersible wastewater pumps and related pumping equipment
Siemens and Allen-Bradley PLC/control systems (Siemens experience especially helpful)
Mechanical seals, bearings, impellers, wear rings, and other pump internals
Valves, actuators, and related flow control equipment
Additional rotating equipment including gearboxes, blowers, and similar process equipment
Troubleshoot, service, and maintain municipal and industrial pump systems in the field
Support pump installation, removal, commissioning/start-up, and site readiness activities
Diagnose mechanical and electrical issues involving pumps, motors, controls, sensors, VFDs, and panels
Perform motor testing, wiring, panel troubleshooting, and basic control system diagnostics
Repair or replace mechanical seals, bearings, impellers, wear components, valves, and related parts as needed
Perform laser alignment, precision measurements, and equipment adjustments
Read and interpret electrical schematics, ladder logic, mechanical drawings, manuals, and parts diagrams
Perform preventative maintenance service on customer equipment
Complete service documentation and communicate job status clearly with internal teams
Work safely in a variety of customer environments, including occasional confined space work when required
Follow Tencarva and customer safety requirements, including lockout/tagout and job hazard practices
Field service role focused primarily within Michigan
Less overnight travel than broader regional field service roles
Long-term customer relationships with consistent demand for service and repair support
Big-company resources with a local-team feel
Earn up to 120 hours (3 weeks) of PTO per year, prorated based on your start date, plus 10 paid holidays
Insurance benefits include medical, dental, vision, disability, and life
Field service experience involving pumps, motors, controls, or rotating equipment
Strong mechanical and electrical troubleshooting xzbcwsv ability
Experience with control panels, VFDs, PLCs, sensors, ladder logic, and 480V three-phase systems
Experience with Siemens and/or Allen-Bradley control platforms preferred; Experience in municipal water/wastewater, lift stations, industrial wastewater, or related pump environments strongly preferred
Ability to read electrical schematics, mechanical drawings, manuals, and service documentation
Experience with laser alignment, mechanical seals, bearings, motor testing, and precision measuring tools preferred
Comfortable working independently at customer sites and coordinating with service leadership
All aspects of employment including the decision to hire, promote, discipline, or discharge, will be based on merit, competence, performance, and business needs. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, marital status, age, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy, genetic information, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other status protected under federal, state, or local law.