What are the responsibilities and job description for the Repair Technician position at Midwest Valve Services LLC?
Description
Midwest Valve Services, A Novaspect Company, is currently offering an opportunity for a Repair Technician with an emphasis on Actuation and Actuation Field Services to join our fast paced, customer-oriented team.
Repair Technician Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Follow all safety guidelines
- Repair, test, calibrate and troubleshoot electrical and electronic components
- Repair, test, calibrate and troubleshoot pneumatic, electric, and hydraulic actuators
- Assist with the mounting and operation of actuators in the shop and field
- Assist with the repair and testing of safety relief, control, industrial gate, globe and check valves
- Rigging and hoisting valve and actuator components in compliance with OSHA standards
- Assist in loading and unloading tools and equipment into service vehicles
- Apply math skills to verify measurements, calculate dimensions and verify tolerances
- Complete repair and service reports
- Drive company vehicle to and from job sites
- Maintain a clean work environment
- Maintain accurate records, documentation and communication with customers and team
- Project Management for special projects roughly 10-15%
- Overnight travel required; average travel time is roughly 15-25% (Monday-Friday) over the course of the year.
- Spring and Fall are outage seasons and are the busy travel times of the year
- Other duties as required
Requirements
Repair Technician Education and/or Experience:
- High School Diploma Required
- Associates Degree in Instrumentation, Electrical, Electronics, Industrial, Mechanical or elated Technology field Preferred
- Dedication to a safe work environment through effective housekeeping, workplace safety, etc.
- Industrial maintenance or industrial valve repair preferred
- Industrial electricity experience or actuator setup preferred
- Industrial safety and relief valve experience preferred
- Industrial electrical safety preferred
Repair Technician Additional Requirements:
- Must have electrical aptitude
- Must be able to take direction, use initiative and follow through to completion
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- High computer application literacy including Microsoft Office Suite, and ability to learn internal business systems
- Strong attention to detail and conscientious nature
- Ability and strong desire to lead by example, as well as work well with others
- Must be willing to work on site at customer facilities
- Must have a valid driver’s license and the ability to be insured on company insurance
- Must be willing to learn and improve skill level for future advancement
- Work weekends and afterhours as needed
Repair Technician Physical Requirements:
- Ability to lift up to 50lbs
- Ability of hands to grasp and manipulate small objects/tools
- Ability to work with hand tools
- Ability to work at heights
- Ability to stoop, crawl and crouch while working on equipment on hands and knees
- Ability to work on your feet for 8 hours per day
- Ability to work in a loud industrial environment
- Comfortable working around industrial equipment with exposed moving parts
- Ability to climb stairs (up to 20 flights per day)
- Ability to climb a 20 ft. ladder
- Ability to work with up to 480 volts
- Ability to drive on average 3-4 hours in a day
- Ability to drive 8 hours as needed in a day – although not typical
- Ability to work in high and cold temperature environments for extended hours
Repair Technician Pay:
- Hourly Range: $23 - $32
- Additional pay for field work
- Overtime eligible
Repair Technician Benefits:
Recognized with a Top Employee Benefit Plan Award in 2020, below you will find our outstanding total rewards package when you join our team including:
- Generous paid time off; starting at 15 vacation days, 10 holidays, and 10 days of Personal, Sick, & Safety Time (PSST)
- 401K with 6% company match
- Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
- Excellent health & wellness benefits
- Student debt & tuition reimbursement
Repair Technician Schedule:
- 7-3:30pm shop hours
- Overnight travel up to 35% of the time
Repair Technician Location: Mandan, North Dakota
Who We Are:
Novaspect, Inc., is an employee-owned company that engineers, sells, and services industrial process controls. Our Core Purpose is to improve our customer’s performance through the innovative application of technology. We are passionate about creating effective processes and building customer relationships. We position ourselves to attract the best talent, and ensure we are delivering local services with proven technologies.
Salary : $23 - $32
