Casual Valve Technician

About the role

This is a seasonal contract position.

Responsibilities

• Performs valve repacks inclusive of removing packing, cleaning, inspection, installation of new packing, consolidation of packing, and adjustment of packing.
• Replaces rising stem valve body to bonnet gaskets, flange gaskets, and other gaskets as necessary.
• Performs valve disassembly, inspections, blue checks, measurements, parts replacement, and reassembly.
• Capable of working on gates, globes, check, butterfly, and ball valves.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Ability to read blueprints.
• Mechanical knowledge a plus.
• Strong commitment to meeting customer requirements and continuous improvement.
• Willing to work 12-hour rotating shifts, up to 72 hours per week.
• Must be able to travel up to 80%.
• Must be able to lift 50-75lbs without assistance.
• Must be able to stand or walk for extended periods (4-6 hours at a time).
• Ability to work in clean, safe, and orderly manner.
• Ability to climb, balance, and work at heights from platforms, scaffolding, and ladders (fixed or temporary).
• Ability to wear fall-protection.
• Ability to work in extreme heat (greater than 100 degrees F) and within OSHA guidelines.
• Ability to work in confined spaces.
• Ability to carry, grip, and work with hand tools.

Qualifications

• Must have a strong commitment to meeting customer requirements and continuous improvement.
• Must be able to work in teams while effectively communicating.
• Must meet current certification and qualification requirements per CRANE Nuclear QAP-2.0: General Valve Training OR Challenge General Valve Exam (TM-20) General Valve TPE.