Valve Technician

Position Summary:

Install, repair, and maintain mechanical regulating and controlling devices, safety and flow valves.

Tasks:

• Connect regulators to test stands and turn screw adjustments until gauges indicate that inlet and outlet pressures meet specifications.
• Record maintenance information, including test results, material usage, and repairs made.
• Disconnect and/or remove defective or unauthorized valves, using hand tools.
• Lubricate wearing surfaces of mechanical parts, using oils or other lubricants.
• Disassemble and repair mechanical control devices or valves, such as safety valves, XS flow valves, heater coils, or bottom outlet valves, using power tools, hand tools, and cutting torches.
• Turn valves to allow measured amounts of air or gas to pass through gauges at specified flow rates.
• Examine valves parts for defects, dents, or loose attachments, and mark malfunctioning areas of defective units.
• Test valves and gauges for leaks and accurate temperature and pressure settings, using precision testing equipment.
• Attach air hoses to valve connections; then plug outlets and observe gauges for pressure losses in order to test internal seams for leaks.
• Replace defective parts, such as ball valves, ruptured disks, and safety valves, and reassemble units according to customer specifications using hand tools.

Skills:

• Mechanically inclined.
• Able to stand for long periods of time with limited breaks.
• Must be able to lift up to 75 pounds and team lift up to 150 pounds.
• Work in extreme temperatures and elements for an extended period of time.
• Must be able to work in confined spaces.
• Must be able to work at elevated heights.
• Must be able to read and comprehend basic drawings and scope of work.
• Must possess basic math skills, addition, subtraction.

Qualities:

• Dependable
• Teachable
• Mechanically Inclined
• Committed to Personal Excellence (Safety, Quality, Productivity)

Work Environment / Conditions and Physical Demands:

• Able to stand for long periods of time with limited breaks.
• Must be able to repetitively lift up-to 75 pounds and team lift up-to 150 pounds.
• Work in extreme temperatures and elements for an extended period of time.
• Must be able to work in confined spaces.
• Working around heavy moving equipment
• Must be able to work at elevated heights.
• Climb, squat, bend, and twist to accomplish work tasks.
• Requires the use of a tight-fitting respirator; You must be appropriately clean-shaven per OSHA 29 CFR 1910.134, at all times.

Experience and Education:

• High School Diploma (or GED or High School Equivalence Certificate)
• 3 years verifiable work experience.
• Experience Removing, Cleaning, and Reassembling Valves (preferred).
• Familiarity with reviewing drawings, IMOs, and Dye Pen techniques.
• Valve Rebuild, BLT, VT, PT, Mag Certification (Required)

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $21.00 - $24.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Referral program
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday
• Night shift

Work Location: In person

Salary : $21 - $24