Valve Service Technician

Elevate Human Capital

Valve Service Technician

Houston, TX
Full Time
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    EHC is currently looking for a Valve Service Technician for a client in the south Houston, TX area.

    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.

    Requirements:

    • High School diploma/GED required, 2-year Associate Degree in a mechanical field is preferred.
    • Up to 25% travel requirement.
    • 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.