Industrial, Municipal & Specialty Pumps

We recruit for U.S. sectors that rely on critical pumping and vacuum systems:

• Municipal Water & Wastewater: Raw water intake, lift stations, treatment, and high-volume effluent handling.
• Specialty Gas & Cryogenics: High-pressure transfer for Oxygen, Nitrogen, Hydrogen, LNG, and Medical Gas systems.
• Semiconductor & Electronics: High-vacuum environments for wafer fabrication and chemical vapor deposition.
• Chemical & Petrochemical: Corrosion-resistant process pumps, metering systems, and hazardous fluid transfer.
• Power & Energy: Boiler feedwater, condensate return, cooling water, and vacuum priming systems.
• Food, Beverage & Pharma: Hygienic pumps (CIP/SIP) and vacuum systems for packaging, drying, and sterilization.

Our recruitment expertise spans the full technical spectrum of pumping and vacuum technology:

• Dynamic Pumps: Centrifugal (Single & Multistage), Vertical Turbine, Axial, and Mixed-flow pumps.
• Positive Displacement (PD) Pumps: Reciprocating, Rotary Screw, Diaphragm, Gear, Lobe, and Peristaltic pumps.
• Vacuum Pumps: Rotary Vane, Dry Screw, Liquid Ring, Claw, and Turbomolecular pumps for industrial and scientific vacuum.
• Specialty & Cryogenic Pumps: Submerged motor pumps for LNG and high-purity pumps for Medical and Specialty gases.
• Mechanical Seals & Support Systems: Single/Double seals, API flush plans, lubrication systems, and bearing isolators.
• Controls & Automation: Variable Frequency Drives (VFDs), PLC/SCADA integration, and AI-driven condition monitoring.

We recruit across technical, operational, commercial, and leadership roles within the U.S. pump market:

• Engineering & Design: Mechanical Engineers, Rotating Equipment Engineers & Pump Design Engineers
• Projects & Commissioning: Project Managers, Field Engineers, Commissioning Technicians, and EPC Specialists.
• Operations & Maintenance: Pump Operators, Pump Mechanics & Technicians, Maintenance Supervisors, Rotating Equipment Technicians & Reliability Engineers.
• Commercial & Sales: Technical Sales Engineers, Account Managers, Product Specialists and OEM representatives.
• Health, Safety & Quality: HSE Advisors, Quality Engineers (Hydrostatic/Performance), Compliance Officers (API/ASME) and Inspection Engineers.
• Leadership & Executive: Ma,intenance Managers, Plant Managers Operations Directors, Head of Service & Engineering Managers.

The U.S. pump market continues to evolve, driven by infrastructure investment, efficiency targets, and digital transformation:

• Smart Pumping & IoT: Transition to "Intelligent Pumps" with embedded sensors for real-time efficiency and vibration monitoring.
• The "Dry" Vacuum Revolution: Rapid adoption of oil-free dry screw and claw vacuum pumps in Pharma and Semiconductor sectors.
• Energy Decarbonization: Hydraulic re-rating and VFD optimization to meet stringent U.S. industrial energy-reduction targets.
• Hydrogen Infrastructure: Development of specialized pumping solutions for liquid hydrogen (LH2) and high-pressure H2 transport.

IRG recruits professionals familiar with U.S. codes, standards, and best practices, including:

• API & ASME: Standards for pump design (API 610/674/676) and pressure vessel integrity.
• HI (Hydraulic Institute): The primary authority for pump performance testing and vibration standards in the U.S.
• OSHA & NFPA: Workplace safety and electrical standards for pumping hazardous or flammable media.
• EPA & State Regulations: Environmental compliance for wastewater discharge and refrigerant/gas handling.

We work with organizations across the full pump and vacuum value chain, including:

• OEMs & Manufacturers: Global leaders in dynamic, positive displacement, and vacuum pump manufacturing.
• Service & Repair Providers: Independent service centers and OEM-authorized repair facilities for rotating equipment.
• EPC & Engineering Firms: Design-build contractors for municipal water plants and industrial process facilities.
• Industrial End Users: Chemical plants, refineries, hospitals, and manufacturing hubs managing large pump fleets.
• System Integrators: Firms packaging pumps and vacuum units into custom skids with advanced control logic.

Professionals in our network typically demonstrate expertise across the full equipment lifecycle, from initial hydraulic design to long-term reliability:

• Hydraulic & Vacuum Engineering: Expertise in pump selection, sizing, and performance curves, as well as vacuum level calculations (rough to ultra-high vacuum) and system conductance.
• Pump Technologies: Hands-on experience with dynamic (Centrifugal, Vertical Turbine) and positive displacement (Reciprocating, Screw, Diaphragm) pumps.
• Vacuum Specialization: Proficiency with Dry Screw, Liquid Ring, and Turbomolecular vacuum systems, particularly in semiconductor and medical gas applications.
• Reliability & Asset Management: Mastery of mechanical seal selection (API 682), laser alignment, vibration analysis (ISO 10816), and oil analysis to extend MTBR.
• System Optimization: Ability to manage cavitation issues, NPSH (Net Positive Suction Head) requirements, and energy-saving VFD (Variable Frequency Drive) configurations.
• Cryogenic & Gas Handling: Technical competency in the unique materials and safety requirements for pumping LNG, Hydrogen, and high-purity medical gases.
• Controls & Monitoring: Integration of pumps and vacuum units into SCADA/DCS systems and the use of IIoT sensors for predictive maintenance.
• Regulatory Fluency: Deep understanding of API (610/674/676), Hydraulic Institute (HI) standards, and OSHA Process Safety Management (PSM).

We understand the pump market because we specialize in the "hard" side of industry. Whether it’s a high-service municipal water pump, a cryogenic hydrogen transfer unit, or a high-vacuum pump for a cleanroom, we know the technical competencies required. Our team’s deep experience in the industrial, medical, and specialty gas sectors ensures we find the talent that maximizes MTBR (Mean Time Between Repair) and keeps your critical fluid and gas processes running.