Valve Technician

Valve Technician

Join our Services team as a Valve Technician, where you'll play a critical role in servicing and repairing industrial valves and actuators both in-shop and on-site. You'll collaborate with customers, suppliers, account managers, and internal teams to deliver high-quality mechanical solutions.

Key responsibilities include:

• Inspect, repair, and test a wide range of valves: control, safety, relief, gate, globe, check, ball, butterfly, and plug
• Service pneumatic, hydraulic, and electric actuators
• Perform full-cycle valve repair: pre-testing, disassembly, cleaning, machining, lapping, painting, assembly, and final inspection
• Calibrate and test valves and related instrumentation
• Document repair activities including failure analysis, parts used, and corrective actions
• Set up and dismantle repair equipment at shop and field locations
• Provide technical support and troubleshooting to customers
• Follow National Board VR/UV program guidelines
• Comply with site-specific safety protocols
• Maintain a clean and organized work environment
• Participate in Safety and Quality program

Physical requirements include:

• Lift up to 44 lbs
• Perform twisting, turning, and lifting motions
• Climb stairs, ladders, and scaffolding (1030+ feet)
• Work in varied environments including heat, cold, and clean rooms

Travel includes:

• Overnight travel required
• Work performed at Control Southern facilities and customer sites

Qualifications include:

• 13 years of experience in valve, pump, or actuator repair preferred
• Welding and machining skills are a plus
• Valid driver's license and insurability under company policy

Core competencies include:

• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Mechanical aptitude and technical troubleshooting ability
• Effective time management and task focus
• Team-oriented with a commitment to safety
• Familiarity with rigging and handling heavy equipment
• Ability to operate overhead cranes, forklifts, sand blasters, seat facing machines, and power tools
• Flexibility to work off-hours, weekends, and overtime as needed

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