Control / Block Valve Technician II

Valve Technician

Valve technicians perform repairs, rebuilds, inspections, assembly and testing on control valves, block valves, actuators, regulators, levels and other process automation equipment.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Clean corrosive and other deposits from serviceable parts using solvents, wire brushes or sandblaster.
• Paints valves, actuators, regulators, levels and other process equipment.
• Required to work at Baytown facility as well as field service on-site to tear down, decontaminate, assemble, repair, and test equipment. Field service work will at times, require inline valve work such as valve fitting, packing change, flange bolting tightening etc.
• Field service will consist of interfacing with customer to direct performance of site maintenance personnel or personally performing the required maintenance tasks.
• Position, fit or align valve parts on the workbench, floor, or machine following manufacturers' assembly procedures, work orders, or other customer specifications.
• Position and fasten components with bolts, screws, speed clips, rivets, or other fasteners.
• Adjust, repair, and/or replace defective product parts.
• Inspect, test, and verify the accuracy of the assembled units for conformance to standards and customer requirements.
• Maintain, calibrate and repair instrumentation and positioners.
• Report defective materials or questionable conditions to the shop manager.
• Tests and assemble valves per OEM assembly procedures, work orders, or other customer specifications.
• Documents the testing (test reports) and repair of the equipment.
• Record all test results.
• Lift, load, move supplies and finish products between storage and work area.
• Label the product with tag number and repair tags.
• Follow safety procedures and regulations.
• Maintain the work area and equipment in a clean and orderly condition.
• Work call-outs on an as-needed basis.

Certificates & Licenses:

• Valid driver's license

Qualifications:

Education/Knowledge:

• High school diploma or equivalent.

Experience/Skills:

• 2-3 years minimum experience required, including specific experience with Fisher, Flowserve and Masoneilan control valves.

Competencies:

• Ability to safely use and maintain a large variety of tools and equipment, associated with the assembly of valves and actuators, including impact wrenches, electric and manual hand tools, lapping machines, testing equipment, overhead cranes and forklifts.
• Ability to read specification sheets. May have to read schematic drawings.
• Ability to read and interpret assembly manuals (IOM's).
• Good computer skills.
• Ability to work independently or as a team member.
• Ability to work with minimum supervision.
• Good communication skills.

Working Conditions/Physical Demands:

• Must be able to wear maximum level of required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) without restriction which may include but is not limited to: hardhat; safety glasses; fire resistant clothing; safety-toed footwear; hearing protection; respiratory protection, etc.
• Ability to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
• Must be able to walk and stand 8 hours per day.
• Frequent climbing, kneeling, reaching, pushing, pulling, lifting, and grasping.
• Hazards: Potential exposure to chemicals. Proximity to moving mechanical and mobile equipment.
• Must be able to work outside in environmental conditions which at times include extreme heat or extreme cold.
• Environmental Conditions: Exposure to chemical plant manufacturing facilities. Must work both outside and inside and often in inclement weather conditions. Frequent exposure to noise and vibration. Must be able to distinguish emergency and other alarms and respond according to prescribed procedures.