Valve Technician - Instrumentation & Automation

PK Industrial Supply

Valve Technician - Instrumentation & Automation

Baytown, TX
Full Time
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    About the Role:

    PK Industrial Supply has been a trusted source of quality industrial supplies across multiple sectors. As a key supplier to the Oil & Gas industrial segment, we support our customers’ complex projects by making them simple, successful, and backed by a strong local sales presence. Our team takes pride in delivering best-in-class products, service, and technical capabilities—proactively solving problems and growing with our customers, our communities, and each other.

    Position Summary:

    We are hiring a Senior Valve Technician to support operations at our new Mont Belvieu facility. This is a highly technical role focused on servicing, assembling, and automating industrial valves. The successful candidate must bring a minimum of 10-15 years of experience and a strong understanding of valve automation, instrumentation, torque calculation, and assembly practices.

    You’ll work closely with valve manufacturers and leading actuation companies to provide optimized solutions tailored to end-user applications.

    Key Responsibilities:

    Diagnose, service, and calibrate automated valve packages, including electric, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems

    Support torque calculations for actuation sizing based on pressure class, media, and service conditions

    Collaborate with actuation manufacturers (e.g., Bettis, Rotork, Limitorque, AUMA) to ensure proper sizing and configuration

    Interpret valve specifications, datasheets, and technical drawings to build accurate assemblies

    Lead assembly and functional testing of valves and actuators per customer requirements

    Operate stand-up forklift to move material and stage orders

    Participate in warehouse operations including shipping/receiving and staging inventory

    Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area

    Provide occasional on-site service and technical support to customers

    Required Qualifications:

    15+ years of hands-on experience in valve and actuation service

    Strong understanding of torque curves, sizing tools, and actuator selection

    Familiarity with quarter-turn, multi-turn, and linear valve types

    Experience reading electrical wiring diagrams and performing loop diagnostics

    Proven ability to assemble valve/actuator packages accurately and efficiently

    Mechanically inclined with high attention to detail

    Valid driver’s license and ability to travel locally for field jobs

    Preferred Qualifications:

    Technical certification or associate degree in instrumentation, automation, or mechanical disciplines

    Experience with valve standards (API, ANSI, ASME,BS)

    Knowledge of test and calibration equipment

    Why Join PK Industrial Supply?

    Competitive compensation and full benefits package

    New, state-of-the-art facility with modern tools and inventory

    Be part of a team that values technical leadership and responsive service

    Make an impact by helping customers solve complex valve and automation challenges