Valve Technician - PRV (Pressure Relief Valve) Employee Owner Opportunity - Onsite - St. Peters, MO (Greater St. Louis Area)

Valve Technician – PRV (Pressure Relief Valve) Employee Owner Opportunity – Onsite – St Peters, MO (Greater St. Louis Area)

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, PRV training and productivity 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 online but some will be in person. 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, repair, new assembly, measurement of critical dimensions, utilizing manufacturer specs along with National Board Code, calibration and inspection while using precise instrumentation, cleaning/polishing with sandblaster or polishing tools, painting, and tag making. In addition, the position handles associated paperwork, and sign offs to keep compliant with National Board requirements pertaining to our Repair Report. Valve Technicians work to establish strong relationships with Experitec’s customers. This position will receive the opportunity to cross-train and learn Control Valve.

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

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.

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 a.m. to 2:30 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 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 a company vehicle or air travel.
• Ability to 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 up to 30 feet.
• 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 environment for 8 or more hours per day, primarily standing and sitting.
• Ability and willingness to work in a field environment for 8 or more hours per day, primarily standing and sitting.

Preferred Skills, Experience & Abilities:

• One or more years of experience working with Pressure Relief Valves (PRV).
• Track record of experience repairing and servicing valves.
• Experience demonstrating mechanical aptitude including analyzing, evaluating, diagnosing, and resolving equipment and process related problems.
• Experience utilizing precision instruments such as calipers and micrometers.
• Two or more years of machining experience.
• One or more years of experience in welding and/or fabrication.
• Mechanical related associate degree.
• Experience in the Process Control industry.
• Two or more years of experience in quality control.
• Proficient in machining.
• Experience using a lathe and/or mill.
• Track record of two or more years of experience in mechanical maintenance.

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 some field service as needed. This position will need to effectively communicate in varied settings while remaining productive and aligned with business goals.

• Operate available equipment in a safe and productive manner.
• Repair, clean, inspect, assemble and verify quality on new and used safety relief valves to National Board VR Code.
• Read and interpret manufacturers drawings and spring charts.
• Machine nozzles, discs and associated parts to OEM specifications.
• Perform measurements with dial calipers, micrometers, and dial indicators to verify critical dimensions.
• Perform valve write-ups including Nameplate data, Guide and nozzle ring settings, and spring number.
• Pressure and leak test valve to National Board and ASME standards.
• Perform other duties as required.
• Work closely with Procurement/Inventory/Operations to meet customer and production needs.

Work assignments include:

• Execute various inventory control responsibilities such as stocking shelves, pulling parts, cycle counting, and proper documentation of inventory transactions.
• Communicate with customers about technical assistance, troubleshooting, quoting, and disposition of repairs.
• Complete surface preparations and paint assemblies and parts.
• Evaluate products for final inspection and complete inspection report.
• Document dates on compliance sheets.
• Box and ship old and new parts, and crate and package parts when required.
• Participate in field service calls at customer sites as required (may require overnight stays from time-to-time).

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 December 2, 2024.

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