What are the responsibilities and job description for the Field Instrument and Valve Technician position at Northwest Instruments and Controls?
Instrument Calibration Experience (HART protocol - Pressure, Temperature, Flow, etc)
2-3 years minimum experience required, preferred specific experience with Fisher, Flowserve and Masoneilan control valves
Ability to safely use and maintain a large variety of tools and equipment, associated with the assembly of valves and actuators, including impact wrenches, electric and manual hand tools, lapping, testing equipment, overhead cranes and forklifts
Ability to read specification sheets
May have to read schematic drawings
Ability to read and interpret assembly manuals (IOM’s)
Good computer skills
Ability to work independently or as a team member
Ability to work with minimum supervision
Good communication skills
Must be able to wear maximum level of required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) without restriction which may include but is not limited to: hardhat; safety glasses; fire resistant clothing; safety-toed footwear; hearing protection; respiratory protection, etc
Ability to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds
Must be able to walk and stand 8 hours per day
Frequent climbing, kneeling, reaching, pushing, pulling, lifting, and grasping
Proximity to moving mechanical and mobile equipment
Must be able to work outside in environmental conditions which at times include extreme heat or extreme cold
Environmental Conditions: Exposure to chemical plant manufacturing facilities, Refineries, Power Plants, Oil and Gas Industry, Industrial Market
Valve technicians perform repairs, rebuilds, inspections, assembly and testing on control valves, block valves, actuators, positioners, I/P's and other process automation equipment
Clean corrosive and other deposits from serviceable parts using ultrasonic Cleaner.
Perform seat and packing leak testing
Sandblasting and painting will be required.
Perform online diagnostics of valve health and generate reports
Required at times to work at customer location to tear down, decontaminate, assemble, repair, and test equipment
Field service work will at times, require inline valve work such as valve fitting, packing change, flange bolting tightening etc
Field service will consist of interfacing with customer to direct performance of site maintenance personnel or personally performing the required maintenance tasks
Position, fit or align valve parts on the workbench, floor, or machine following manufacturers’ assembly procedures, work orders, or other customer specifications
Position and fasten components with bolts, screws, speed clips, rivets, or other fasteners
Adjust, repair, and/or replace defective product parts
Inspect, test, and verify the accuracy of the assembled units for conformance to standards and customer requirements
Maintain, calibrate and repair instrumentation and positioners
Report defective materials or questionable conditions to the shop manager
Tests and assemble valves per OEM assembly procedures, work orders, or other customer specifications
Documents the testing (test reports) and repair of the equipment
Record all test results
Lift, load, move supplies and finish products between storage and work area
Label the product with tag number and repair tags
Follow safety procedures and regulations
Maintain the work area and equipment in a clean and orderly condition
Work call-outs on an as-needed basis
Valid driver’s license
High school diploma or equivalent
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $25.00 - $30.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Health insurance
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
Experience:
- Field Instrument Calibrations: 2 years (Required)
Ability to Commute:
- Timnath, CO 80547 (Preferred)
Willingness to travel:
- 50% (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $25 - $30