Manual Valve Technician

Description

The Manual Valve Technician will perform hands on machining operations and also support maintenance, troubleshooting/assessment, and repair work on valves (Block Valves, PSV / SRV, and / or pneumatic and electric actuators) based on the associated skill level.

Responsibilities and Duties

• Perform machining and other support operations on individual components of valves, pumps, turbines, and other industrial equipment utilizing various manual machines.
• Perform hands-on workshop troubleshooting/assessment, maintenance, testing (pre/post), and/or repair of valves and actuators.
• Perform hands-on workshop disassembly, inspection, reporting, cleaning, and reassembly of valves and actuators. Machine material and / or parts with various machining equipment.
• Ensure work and used materials are in compliance with manufacturer specifications.
• Read and interpret schematics for assembly, repair, and reassembly as required including completion of applicable quality documentation in either paper or electronic form.
• Perform failure assessments and make recommendations
• Perform day to day and routine safety observations and inspections.

Requirements

Qualifications The ideal candidate should have strong skills in the following:

• Valve Maintenance experience
• Must have competence and knowledge in the use and operation of shop machine equipment
• Understanding of process hazards and ability to service valves and rotating equipment in a production environment.
• Familiar with NBIC, ANSI, API and ASME codes and their applications.
• Basic understanding of schematics/P&IDs and the ability to read and interpret maintenance and repair manuals for use in troubleshooting and repairing mechanical assemblies.

Preferred Skills

• Operational experience with respect to valves.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to troubleshoot and diagnose systemic problems.
• Ability to use Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook to generate service reports and communicate within the company including skills to navigate web-based service literature and programs.

Additional Requirements

• Must be capable to work in conditions that are consistent with a manufacturing and service organization consisting of work environments ranging from a workshop to on-site at a heavy industry facility. 
• frequent lifting of objects weighing up to 50 lbs. 
• Must pass an initial alcohol and drug test 
• Valid Driver's License