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Overview

DXP is dedicated to providing high-quality customer service and technical expertise in industrial solutions since 1908. The Startup & Commissioning Technician plays a vital role in the installation, testing, and commissioning of pumps and related systems at customer facilities, ensuring equipment is ready for reliable operation.

Responsibilities

  • Perform startup and commissioning of various pump systems.
  • Verify proper installation of pumps, motors, and associated equipment.
  • Inspect equipment prior to startup and identify deficiencies.
  • Record startup readings including voltage, amperage, and pressure.
  • Perform pump and motor alignment checks and adjustments.
  • Conduct operational testing under actual or simulated conditions.
  • Troubleshoot mechanical and electrical problems during startup.
  • Assist with control system checks related to pump and motor operation.
  • Communicate startup issues and required corrective actions.
  • Complete detailed startup, commissioning, and service reports.
  • Maintain a professional relationship with customers.
  • Follow all safety procedures and maintain company tools and equipment.
  • Travel to customer sites as required.

Requirements

  • 3+ years of experience with pumps, motors, or related mechanical systems.
  • Strong mechanical troubleshooting skills.
  • Working knowledge of centrifugal pumps and industrial pumping systems.
  • Ability to read and understand mechanical drawings and equipment manuals.
  • Ability to use electrical test equipment such as multimeters.
  • Valid driver’s license with a clean driving record.
  • Ability to work independently with limited supervision.
  • High school diploma or equivalent preferred.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience with industrial pump manufacturers.
  • Experience with vertical and horizontal motors.
  • Experience with VFDs, motor starters, and PLCs.
  • Experience performing shaft and coupling alignment.
  • Electrical troubleshooting experience.
  • Mechanical or industrial maintenance experience.

Benefits

  • Health Insurance
  • Dental
  • Vision
  • 401k

Additional Information

  • Pay: $30.00hr - $42.00hr, DOE
  • Location: USA:CA: Anaheim
  • This position is primarily field-based and requires travel to customer facilities.

Benefits

Health Insurance
Dental
Vision
401k
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Pay in context

At roughly $36/hr, this posting lands within a few percent of the $35/hr median for welding jobs across California, whose middle half runs $28–$48/hr across 449 postings with published pay. Put another way, it pays more than about 53% of the comparable postings we have wage data for. In other words it is a market-rate offer, so benefits, overtime, and shift schedule are where the real difference between this and the next posting on the list shows up.

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