Valve Technician - Onsite - Memphis, TN - Multiple Positions

Valve Technician – Onsite – Memphis, TN – Multiple Positions

Positions available for Associate Valve Technician through Valve Technician III!  Position includes opportunity to become an Employee-Owner.

If you are looking for a company that recognizes and rewards your abilities, provides opportunities to advance your career, and fosters an environment to learn and develop, Experitec is for you! This position offers the opportunity to gain valuable experience by working in a variety of industries simultaneously such as:  refining & upgrading, chemical, pulp & paper, power generation, metals & mining, oil & gas, life sciences, food & beverage, HVAC, water & wastewater, and renewable natural gas. 

This position will provide you with significant training to build your skills including on-the-job training and professional Emerson factory training to learn the top-of-the-line Emerson products we represent and the engineering services we provide. Training will include safety training modules, business unit training and product training. You will learn valuable engineering specifications and build strong communication skills with customers. This position will offer the opportunity to occasionally work with other Emerson Impact Partners across the US. Most training will be done hands-on with some online. Experitec will provide 100% of tools needed to perform work in this position.

This position requires a hands-on approach, a strong work ethic, opportunity to interface with customers onsite, a troubleshooting mindset, and a commitment to excellence. We are seeking high impact employees whose focus and integrity can significantly improve the businesses of our customers.

What does the Experitec Valve Technician do? 

The Valve Technician is a part of our Valve Service Providers organization and is responsible for teardown, shop repair and field service for control, isolation valve and instrumentation, utilizing manufacturer specs, calibration and inspection while using precise instrumentation, perform diagnostics on pneumatic and smart positioners, cleaning/polishing with sandblaster or polishing tools, painting, and tag making. In addition, the position handles associated paperwork and sign off requirements pertaining to our Repair Report and OEM specifications. Valve Technicians work to establish strong relationships with Experitec’s customers. This position will receive the opportunity to cross-train on the variety of product lines Experitec offers as well as PRV valves and Electric Actuators. 

This position requires overtime to meet customer needs. Overtime is most common in the spring and October-December. Compensation will be paid for required travel and fieldwork. During busy times of the year when shifts extend beyond 8 hours per day overtime will be paid. Additional travel pay and onsite pay rate is available.

This position is part of our Valve Services team within the Valve Service Providers department with the specific title of Associate Valve Technician through Valve Technician III dependent on experience.

What Experitec offers: 

At Experitec, we know our employees are a critical part to our overall success. We care about the wellbeing of every employee. No matter what stage of life they’re in, Experitec strives to support and care for each employee with a benefits program tailored to their needs. We pride ourselves on offering a flexible work environment ensuring our employees have the work-life balance they deserve. We believe giving our employees the resources they need to succeed in their personal lives will enable them to reach their peak performance in their professional lives.

Required Skills, Experience & Abilities:

• High school diploma or equivalent.

• Ability to acquire basic knowledge of valves, machining, welding, and/or fabrication.

• One or more years of hands-on experience working with mechanical troubleshooting.

• Basic knowledge of Microsoft Office and ability to work efficiently in business systems. 

• Ability to clearly communicate status updates to supervisor, team and customers.

• Ability to collaborate with team to utilize suggestions and input for success.

• Ability to work onsite Monday through Friday from 6:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.

• Ability to work frequent overtime as needed, with shifts extending beyond 8 hours to meet customer needs.

• Ability to work occasional evening shifts, up to 15% of weekends and increasing up to 60% during high volume periods to meet business needs, and infrequent holidays, with the flexibility to travel via plane with little notice to meet customer needs. 

• Ability to independently travel to customer sites located within our service territory and the territories of our Impact Partners (including both local and cross-country travel), a minimum of 25% of the time and increasing up to 60% during high volume periods to meet business needs, using company vehicle, personal vehicle and/or air travel. 

• Ability to work weekends 10-15% and perform overnight stays with any non-local travel utilizing company per diem for meals/lodging.

• Ability to drive for the company with a valid driver’s license and the ability to pass driving record background check.

• Ability to use a company-owned pooled vehicle for the majority of work travel AND ability to rent a car when requested for work travel.

• Ability to lift and move up to 50 lbs.

• Ability to work in manufacturing and field environments with shifting and extreme temperatures for extended periods.

• Ability to work in elevated workspaces.

• Ability to work in fluctuating noise levels.

• Ability to wear personal protective equipment (PPE) as appropriate for potential environmental hazards.

• Ability and willingness to perform constant physical activities including pushing, pulling, lifting, stretching, bending.

• Ability and willingness to work in a shop and/or field environment for 8 or more hours per day, primarily standing and sitting.

Preferred Skills, Experience & Abilities:

• Associate degree with mechanical focus.

• One or more years of experience working with Control Valve, Isolation and/or Pressure Relief Valves (PRV). 

• Track record of two or more years of experience in mechanical maintenance.

• Track record of experience repairing and servicing valves. 

• Experience demonstrating mechanical aptitude including analyzing, evaluating, diagnosing, and resolving equipment and process related problems. 

• Proficient in machining with two or more years of work experience.

• Experience utilizing precision instruments such as calipers and micrometers.

• One or more years of experience in welding and/or fabrication.  

• Experience in the Process Control industry.  

• Two or more years of experience in quality control.

• Experience using a lathe and/or mill.

Opportunities to make an Impact:

The Valve Technician will make an impact through constructing and delivering solutions that meet customer expectations. Work will be conducted in shop environment with field service as needed. This position will need to effectively communicate in varied settings while remaining productive and aligned with business goals.

• Operating equipment in a safe and productive manner.

• Repairing, cleaning, inspecting, assembling and verifying quality on new and used control, isolation, PRV valves.

• Reading and interpreting manufacturers drawings and spring charts.

• Performing valve write-ups for equipment received including nameplate data.

• Reading and understanding SDS (safety data sheet) documentation.

• Completing repair report for disassembly inspections on equipment.

• Performing diagnostics and testing to determine leak rates and pressure boundary integrity.

• Working closely with Procurement/Inventory/Operations to meet customer and production needs. 

Work assignments include:

• Executing inventory control responsibilities by pulling parts, cycle counting, and accurate documentation of inventory transactions. 

• Communicating with customers about technical assistance, troubleshooting, quoting, and disposition of repairs.   

• Completing surface preparations and paint assemblies and parts. 

• Evaluating products for as-found and as-left inspections, and documenting on repair report with required sign offs.

• Boxing and shipping old and new parts, and crating / packaging parts. 

• Participating in field service calls at customer sites.

• Understanding and working in compliance with Industry Safety standards and within Experitec Safety Culture expectations.

What does Experitec do?   

As an Emerson Impact Partner, we have the exclusive rights to sell and service Emerson Automation Solutions products in our defined territory. Our customers are largely manufacturing facilities and Upstream Oil & Gas. We partner with our customers to optimize the performance of their automated processes (reduce cost and increase throughput and quality), make their plants safer places to work, and/or help them reach environmental goals. Our engineered solutions include both innovative technology, products, and services. We are a group of Driven, Positive and Collaborative Employee Owners!

Benefits Package*:

• Experitec is 100% Employee Owned! Opportunity to become an employee owner and receive company stock through our ESOP (Employee Stock Ownership Plan) encouraging and rewarding long term commitment.

• Flexible work environment with Paid Time Off (PTO) including vacation, personal, holidays, parental leave and volunteer time off. 

• Total Rewards Package includes both annual salary and performance incentive based on individual and company performance.   

• 401(k):  Experitec matches 50% of every dollar employee contributes up to 6% of annual compensation in addition to a 3% Safe Harbor Contribution. This is a total company contribution of 6% to your retirement account. 

• Benefit Plans include medical, accident/critical illness, dental, vision, disability, life insurance, Health Savings Account, Flexible Spending Account, Employee Assistance Programs, Years of Service gift cards, and Tuition Reimbursement

• Career Development & Training Opportunities include On-The-Job training, coaching, mentoring and workshops to improve professional skills and progress toward personal career goals.

*Full details available in Benefits brochure provided to candidates prior to offer decision.

Work Authorization  

Experitec does not provide immigration sponsorship (e.g., H-1B visa sponsorship).  

Equal Opportunity Employer  

Experitec is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, color, religion, national origin, age, marital status, political affiliation, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, disability, or protected veteran status. We are committed to providing a workplace free of any discrimination or harassment. 

Talent Management

·       In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire. 

·       Experitec is committed to providing access and reasonable accommodations in its application process for and to the extent required, for the actual position sought by the applicant for individuals with disabilities. Applicants with disabilities are encouraged to request any needed accommodation(s) using Talent@experitec.com. This mailbox is for accommodation requests and will not have visibility or be able to respond to general application or interview status requests. 

·       To all recruitment agencies: Experitec does not accept unsolicited third-party resumes for this position. 

This posting will be available for application until at least February 28, 2025. 

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