Valve Technician

Department: Services
Reports to: Shop Supervisor
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

About the Role

Join our Services team as a Valve Technician, where you'll play a critical role in servicing and repairing industrial valves and actuators both in-shop and on-site. You'll collaborate with customers, suppliers, account managers, and internal teams to deliver high-quality mechanical solutions.

Key Responsibilities

• Inspect, repair, and test a wide range of valves: control, safety, relief, gate, globe, check, ball, butterfly, and plug


• Service pneumatic, hydraulic, and electric actuators


• Perform full-cycle valve repair: pre-testing, disassembly, cleaning, machining, lapping, painting, assembly, and final inspection


• Calibrate and test valves and related instrumentation


• Document repair activities including failure analysis, parts used, and corrective actions


• Set up and dismantle repair equipment at shop and field locations


• Provide technical support and troubleshooting to customers


• Follow National Board VR/UV program guidelines


• Comply with site-specific safety protocols


• Maintain a clean and organized work environment


• Participate in Safety and Quality program

Physical Requirements

• Lift up to 44 lbs


• Perform twisting, turning, and lifting motions


• Climb stairs, ladders, and scaffolding (10–30+ feet)


• Work in varied environments including heat, cold, and clean rooms

Travel

• Overnight travel required


• Work performed at Control Southern facilities and customer sites

Qualifications

• 1–3 years of experience in valve, pump, or actuator repair preferred


• Welding and machining skills are a plus


• Valid driver’s license and insurability under company policy

Core Competencies

• Strong verbal and written communication skills


• Mechanical aptitude and technical troubleshooting ability


• Effective time management and task focus


• Team-oriented with a commitment to safety 


• Familiarity with rigging and handling heavy equipment


• Ability to operate overhead cranes, forklifts, sand blasters, seat facing machines, and power tools


• Flexibility to work off-hours, weekends, and overtime as needed