Job Description

Wood is recruiting for an Equipment Rebuild Specialist (ERS) to join its Operations Americas business. This opportunity is on-site in Deer Park, Texas.

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The Role

As the Equipment Rebuild Specialist (ERS) you will be responsible for supporting plant reliability and cost efficiency by identifying, assessing, and executing the rebuilding of critical equipment and components within the storeroom environment.

This role ensures that reusable parts and assemblies are restored to operational condition in compliance with site standards, OEM specifications, and RAGAGEP (Recognized and Generally Accepted Good Engineering Practices). The position serves as a key link between maintenance, reliability, and storeroom functions by optimizing spare parts availability, improving asset lifecycle performance, and reducing unnecessary costs.

Designing the future. Transforming the world.

Wood’s Operations business delivers solutions to an ever-broadening range of clients across the energy and materials industries globally. We deliver operations, maintenance, modifications, brownfield engineering, asset optimization and management, supporting our clients through the asset lifecycle. We are focused on developing strategic relationships with our clients, providing solutions that deliver efficiency, integrity and reliability.

What we can offer

• Meaningful and interesting projects delivered to leaders of industry across Operations Americas sector
• Flexible working arrangements that balance client, team and individual needs, offering onsite working
• Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion across our business with employee networks committed to giving all employees a voice
• Competitive salary with regular salary reviews to ensure we are rewarding at the right level in line with the market
• Flexible benefits package that can be adapted to suit your lifestyle
• Commitment to continued professional development through development plans tailored to individual needs and interests

Global connections with leading industry experts around the world who are shaping the standards of our profession

Safety, Quality & Work Practices

• Adhere to all plant and Maintenance safety policies, procedures, and shop work requirements
• Ensure proper handling, storage, and preservation of equipment and spare parts.
• Maintains good general housekeeping, organized, and safe rebuild workspace within the storeroom and maintenance areas.
• Promote a culture of quality, precision, and continuous improvement.

Equipment Assessment & Rebuild

• Evaluate returned, damaged, or surplus equipment to determine rebuild vs. replacement viability.
• Perform disassembly, cleaning, inspection, repair, and rebuilding components including, but not limited to, pumps, valves, gearboxes, seals, and other critical equipment.
• Verify tolerances, fits, and performance against OEM specifications and site standards.
• Conduct functional checks and quality inspections prior to returning equipment to inventory or service.
• Requests for support from Maintenance Engineer / Maintenance Technologist regarding repair guidelines for repeat / repetitive jobs to support Reliability.
• Supports training of Lubrizol and contractor employees, same craft, multi-craft, as required.

Storeroom Integration & Spare Parts Optimization

• Partner with storeroom personnel to identify reclaimable and repairable parts.
• Support classification of spare parts (repairable, reusable, scrap) to optimize inventory value.
• Maintain accurate inventory status for rebuilding components, including condition tracking and traceability.

Documentation & Compliance

• Document all inspections, rebuild activities, and test results in CMMS and/or inventory management systems.
• Maintain detailed records of equipment condition, failure modes, and rebuilding history.
• Ensures all rebuilds comply with Lubrizol standards, OEM manuals and specifications

Failure Analysis & Continuous Improvement

• Assess failed components to identify damage mechanisms and root causes (e.g., wear, corrosion, misalignment, lubrication issues).
• Provide feedback to maintenance and reliability teams to prevent recurrence.
• Recommend improvements to component design, materials, and/or maintenance procedures (SOPs) where appropriate.
• Support reliability initiatives, including bad actor elimination, creating and lifecycle cost reduction.

• High school diploma or GED required; technical certification or associate degree in mechanical, industrial maintenance, or related field preferred
• 15+ years of industry experience in a manufacturing plant.
• Experience with equipment repair, rebuilding, maintenance, or mechanical assembly (industrial or heavy equipment environments preferred)
• Strong mechanical aptitude with ability to disassemble, inspect, repair, and reassemble complex equipment and components
• Proficiency in reading and interpreting blueprints, schematics, and technical manuals
• Experience using hand tools, power tools, and precision measuring instruments (e.g., calipers, micrometers, gauges)
• Working knowledge of hydraulic, pneumatic, and electrical systems troubleshooting and repair
• Ability to diagnose mechanical failures and recommend effective repair or rebuild solutions
• Familiarity with safety standards and regulations (OSHA or equivalent) and commitment to safe work practices
• Experience with preventative maintenance programs and documentation of repair activities
• Strong attention to detail with a focus on quality, accuracy, and adherence to specifications