Valve Service Technician

Valve Service Technician

Houston, TX 77051

Overview

Level Experienced Position Type Full Time

Description

Overview

• Repair ball, gate, globe, check and butterfly valves, or actuators in facility or customer plant locations.
• Mechanically and electrically troubleshoot, inspect, and test valves at specified job worksites.
• Perform pre-testing, disassembly, cleaning, in process inspection, lapping, painting, assembly, testing, and final inspection on various types of valves and actuation.
• Complete field service reports and submit to job coordinator upon completion of work.
• Understanding of pneumatic and digital controls.
• Ability and knowledge to reference appropriate valve manuals for repair requirements.
• Exhibit an ability to effectively communicate with plant personnel regarding valve and instrumentation equipment and customer requirements.
• Obtain all site specific and safety related training to perform valve repair services.
• Maintain driver eligibility and regular preventative maintenance on company owned vehicle.
• Assist others as required.
• Job duties are subject to change as directed by management

Qualifications

Requirements

• High School diploma/GED required, 2-year Associate Degree in a mechanical field is preferred.
• 2+ years of previous valve production or repair experience required.
• Good communication/customer service skills.
• Willing to help in other areas of department as necessary.
• Experience in reading blueprints, and other technical diagrams.
• Must be able to lift objects weighing up to 50lbs.
• Must be able to stand, kneel, and walk for long periods of time.
• Able to work in abnormal (heat/cold/clean room) operating conditions.