Valve Service Technician

Texas Pipe & Supply CompanyHouston, TexasOn-siteFull-timeMid level, 2–5 yearsListed 18 hours ago

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About this role

Overview

- Repair ball, gate, globe, check and butterfly valves, or actuators in facility or customer plant locations.

- Mechanically and electrically troubleshoot, inspect, and test valves at specified job worksites.

- Perform pre-testing, disassembly, cleaning, in process inspection, lapping, painting, assembly, testing, and final inspection on various types of valves and actuation.

- Complete field service reports and submit to job coordinator upon completion of work.

- Understanding of pneumatic and digital controls.

- Ability and knowledge to reference appropriate valve manuals for repair requirements.

- Exhibit an ability to effectively communicate with plant personnel regarding valve and instrumentation equipment and customer requirements.

- Obtain all site specific and safety related training to perform valve repair services.

- Maintain driver eligibility and regular preventative maintenance on company owned vehicle.

- Assist others as required.

- Job duties are subject to change as directed by management

Qualifications

Requirements

- High School diploma/GED required, 2-year Associate Degree in a mechanical field is preferred.

- 2+ years of previous valve production or repair experience required.

- Good communication/customer service skills.

- Willing to help in other areas of department as necessary.

- Experience in reading blueprints, and other technical diagrams.

- Must be able to lift objects weighing up to 50lbs.

- Must be able to stand, kneel, and walk for long periods of time.

- Able to work in abnormal (heat/cold/clean room) operating conditions.