Career Valve Technician

What you'll do:

• Perform disassembly, cleaning, inspection, measuring, assembly and testing of valves included but not limited to, safety valves, XS flow valves, heater coils, or bottom outlet valves
• Responsible for repair and testing of various valves, including but not limited to ball valves, gate valves, butterfly valves, safety relief valves, etc.
• Examine valves parts for defects, dents, or loose attachments, and mark malfunctioning areas of defective units. Disconnect and/or remove defective or unauthorized valves. Replace defective parts and reassemble units according to customer specifications
• Test valves and gauges for leaks and accurate temperature and pressure settings, using precision testing equipment
• Follow all schematics and documented procedures in accordance with all Quality Control and ASME National Board standards that apply to the job
• Thoroughly complete all maintenance, calibration and documentation associated with testing and repairs to include test results, material usage and repairs made
• Travel to job sites when required and adhere to all site safety and performance requirements
• May train others in the standards and processes of the role

What you'll need:

• High School Diploma or GED and 2-5 years industrial valve repair experience, or an equivalent number of years of education and experience
• Experience with repairing various valves and actuators, whether pneumatic, hydraulic or electric
• Mechanically inclined and able to use a variety of power tools, hand tools and cutting torches to perform required tasks
• Must be able to work in confined spaces and at elevated heights
• Must be able to read and comprehend basic drawings and scope of work
• Must be able to accurately read a tape measure
• Must possess basic math skills, addition, subtraction, multiplication and division of all units of measure using whole numbers, common fractions and decimals.
• Must possess basic computer skills, including basic experience with Microsoft Office