Motor-Operated Valve Technician

About The Company

Company:  ControlWorx LLC, a John H. Carter Company

Company Coverage:

LA, Bottom half MS, Bottom half AL, Panhandle FL and Gulf of Mexico

Company Locations: 

Baton Rouge, LA, Lafayette, LA, Lake Charles, LA, Monroe, LA Shreveport, LA, New Orleans, LA, Mobile, AL

Products:  Industrial Process Control Equipment sales and service to include but not limited to:

Control Valves, Valve Automation, Valve Repair

Customer Base:     Chemical, Refining, Oil & Gas, Power and Pulp & Paper

Job Details

Type:                            Full Time                                                          

FLSA Status:                Non-Exempt                                                     

Level:                           Technician – Field / Shop Entry Level

Reports to:                   Various Team Leaders (as required)

Travel:                          Limited since Entry Level

Supervisory Role:        NO

Job Summary

This role is in entry level role and involves dis-assembly, assembly, troubleshooting, cleaning, repairing, etc of control, automated and block valves, regulators, actuators (pneumatic, electric and motor operated) and various other equipment that would be part of the assembly.

From the Field perspective - the technician will travel to customer sites (processing plants, remote locations onshore, offshore, etc) for the purpose of troubleshooting and repairing (if required and able) valve & regulator assemblies.

From the Shop perspective - the technician is Shop Based and has limited travel to customer sites.

• Travel – either alone or with team members - to customer sites both on and offshore with company supplied equipment to meet with customer to discuss operational problems with equipment
• Perform Pre-Work JSA “Job Safety Analysis”
• Assess condition and problems with equipment and make appropriate repair.
• Assumes responsibility for communication and education between the company and clients
• Responsible for communicating company deliverables to the client and for the accuracy and the timeliness of all internal and external communications and reporting.
• Assumes responsibility for the overall safety of the work environment. Responsible for ensuring compliance with company, client, OSHA, and other applicable standards. Perform Behavioral Safety Observations as needed. Ensures that work area is clean, secure, and well maintained.
• Assumes responsibility for related duties as required or special projects as assigned.
• Training/Mentoring – A few of the activities in the area of Training/Mentoring will include, but are not limited to: Assist in training/mentoring of new employees. Able to convey obtained knowledge from seminar/training sessions.
• Able and willing to work on-call and off shift as required by customers or management.
• Troubleshooting and repair of control and automated valve assemblies
• Use of basic hand and measurement tools
• Some lifting, bending and long term standing required.
• Ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment
• Available to work overtime including some weekends.
• Follow John H. Carter Co., Inc. policies, procedures and methodologies.
• Work collaboratively with development staff and support staff to maintain thorough knowledge of product capabilities, and to ensure that all communications between John H. Carter Co., Inc. and its stakeholders are precise.
• Fulfil all company safety training requirements. Customer site requirements. Filling CWX service related documentation. Be able to exercise the stop work authority program.
• Travel required up to 15% of the time.

• High School or equivalent
• Technical/Trade School preferred
• 2 years experience in an Industrial Process environment preferred

Competencies

• Strong Mechanical Aptitude
• Tenacious
• Capable of reading, writing and communicating in a meaningful and organized manner
• Highly inquisitive about industrial process industry
• Able to successfully interface with customers and colleagues
• Demonstrated problem solving abilities
• Self-Starter and Self-Directed

Experience & Qualifications

• MSDS Review, Valve Identification and Write-up, Duplication Nameplate Process, GVT Entry, Upload Digital Photo's in GVT / Network Drive
• Follows Directions on Customer Requirements
• Perform incoming inspection. Pictures, stenciling, stroking and recording all the details in the traveler and GVT
• Recognizing and handling of hazardous materials
• Ability to disassemble, mark, and clean components per OEM specifications
• Gear box repair of all sizes and types.
• Tear down and assemble the mechanical portion of all types of electric actuators
• Use of dial calipers for determining stem profiles
• Use of thread gauges for determining stem profiles
• Use of tape measure
• Use of measuring scales
• Use bench grinder
• Use band saw
• Polishing bores with Die grinder
• Complete Travelers Thoroughly & Accurately
• Able to Work from CWX Repair Order Instructions
• Knows and Utilizes Various Maintenance Manuals
• API Code Knowledge API-598, API-6D and API-6DR
• Application/Utilization of Mfg. Manuals for Testing
• Perform MOV diagnostic in field and shop on various types of electric actuation
• Application/Utilization of Mfg. Manuals for Final Inspection
• Perform complete final inspection, capture all assembly details and record this on the valve traveler and GVT
• Tagging, Sealing and Other Shipping Preparation Tag making with tag machine
• Tagging, Sealing and Other Shipping Preparation Palletizing Has Adequate Construction Knowledge
• Use of fork lift
• Vehicle inspection and securing load for transit
• Knowledge of operation and service EIM actuators
• Knowledge of operation and service EIM actuators TECH 2000
• Knowledge of operation and service Limitorque SMB actuators
• Knowledge of operation and service Limitorque L-120 actuators
• Knowledge of operation and service Limitorque MX actuators

Typical Duties & Responsibilities

• This job is demanding in terms of knowledge, skills, commitment, and all other job-related qualifications.  Urgency and pressure for prompt, accurate results are routine.  It requires the handling of multiple tasks with many unexpected interruptions.  The job calls for the responsiveness and energy to work long hours and cover a wide scope without letting up on the pace.  While training in certain, specific equipment is offered, the successful candidate must be diligent in learning on their own from time to time.
• Regular and predictable attendance is essential for this position.
• Work along-side of seasoned, experienced technician to learn the skills necessary to successfully complete assignments
• Work with Inside and Outside Sales colleagues to gain an understanding of customer expectations
• Learn and comprehend customer specifications as they relate to the services being provided
• Learn and comprehend the various types of data sheets associated with valve repair operations
• Learn and comprehend the various data entry systems/applications used by technicians to successfully and accurately document your work related to an assignment
• Learn and comprehend both the skilled and unskilled aspects of a successful valve repair project
• Successfully demonstrate the correct and safe way to use all tools associated with a valve repair project
• Travels when required and applicable

• Duties and Responsibilities can change from time to time based on business needs, customer demands or other industry or job-related circumstances

PLEASE NOTE: John H Carter Company is not accepting unsolicited assistance from search firms/employment agencies for this employment opportunity. Please, no phone calls or emails to any employee of John H Carter Company about this opening. All resumes submitted by search firms/employment agencies to any employee at John H Carter Company via-email, the Internet or in any form and/or method without a valid and executed search firm agreement in place for this position will be deemed the sole property of John H Carter Company; no fee will be paid in the event a candidate is hired by John H Carter Company as a result of the unsolicited referral or through other means.

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