United Flow Technologies (UFT)

Underground Piping & Pump Technician (Water/Wastewater)

United Flow Technologies (UFT)  •  Richmond, VA (Onsite)  •  1 month ago
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Job Description

Sydnor Hydro, a UFT company is a construction and equipment supply company specializing in groundwater and wastewater systems and products. We serve federal, state, and municipal governments as well as industrial, commercial, and recreational customers throughout Virginia and in eastern North Carolina, South Carolina, and Maryland.
Founded in 1889 by Thomas Sydnor under the name Sydnor Pump and Well Company, Inc. and have since expanded to meet the needs of hundreds of customers throughout the mid-Atlantic.
Sydnor Hydro is seeking an experienced Piping and Pump Mechanic to join our growing team! This role is key to supporting water and wastewater system installations and service projects across the region. This is a blended trade for individuals that enjoy the opportunity to work in a blended trade where piping, electrical and controls experience is gained. This is an on-site position in Richmond, VA.

What you'll do:

  • Install, maintain, and repair underground piping systems for water and wastewater applications
  • Perform pump installation, service, and troubleshooting (primarily under 20 HP)
  • Support system installations including piping, mechanical components, and basic controls
  • Install and assist with VFD systems and electrical components
  • Diagnose and resolve mechanical and electrical issues in the field
  • Read and interpret blueprints, specifications, and project requirements
  • Operate equipment as needed for installation and service work
  • Travel to local customer sites and job locations
  • Follow all safety standards and ensure quality workmanship on every project
  • Background and Experience:

    • Hands-on experience with underground piping and utility system installation (required)
    • Background in pump systems, plumbing, or wastewater systems
    • Ability to troubleshoot mechanical and basic electrical issues
    • Experience reading blueprints and technical specifications
    • Strong work ethic and ability to work both independently and on a team
    • Valid driver’s license and clean driving record
    • CDL license is a plus
    • Equipment operation experience
    • Experience with VFDs or controls systems

    Join our team to innovate the future of water and wastewater. You’ll collaborate with coworkers who are the best and the brightest, challenge yourself on exciting work, and help build the best water and wastewater platform company in the U.S.
    Sydnor Hydro is an Equal Opportunity Employer - race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or other characteristics protected by applicable law.
    United Flow Technologies (UFT)

    About United Flow Technologies (UFT)

    UFT is an integrated platform focused on delivering products and technical solutions to water environment professionals, including sophisticated engineers and operators in the water and wastewater industry. While we have a national footprint, we go to market through a family of market-leading regional brands in targeted geographies. In the regions where we operate, we have a manufacturers’ representative network and system integration services. Our products and services include process equipment, flow control, pumps, automation controls, and other equipment solutions for the municipal and industrial markets.

    Our scale allows us to deliver a full suite of products and services to our customers, which makes us a strategic partner for both customers and OEM partners. Our customers trust our family of brands as we have served them over many decades to provide reliability in water and wastewater treatment facilities that have high costs of failure.

    United Flow Technologies (UFT) regional brands are MISCOwater, Tesco Controls, Macaulay Controls Company, The Henry P. Thompson Company, Shape Incorporated, EES, Newman Regency Group, Southwest Valve and Equipment, Kodru Mooney, Iowa, Wisconsin, Minnesota Pump Works, Municipal Valve & Equipment Co., Inc., Hydro Controls, The TDH Company, Moss-Kelley, Quality Controls, GP Jager, Heyward, BissNuss and Sydnor Hydro

    Industry
    Consulting & Advisory
    Company Size
    51-200 employees
    Headquarters
    Irving, Texas
    Year Founded
    2021
    Website
    uft.com
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