Pressure Relief Valve Technician

About the role

Tests and assemble valves by following manufacturers’ assembly procedures, work orders or other customer specifications. Documents the testing (test reports) and repair of the equipment. May communicate with customers directly to discuss the status of the repairs and tests.

Responsibilities

• Clean corrosive and other deposits from serviceable parts using solvents, wire brushes or sandblaster.
• Paint valve, fittings and other devices using spray gun.
• Work at main facility as well as customer site to tear down, decontaminate, assemble, repair, and test equipment.
• Perform inline valve work at customer sites, including valve fitting, packing change, flange bolting tightening, etc.
• Position, fit or align valve parts on workbench, floor or machine following manufacturers’ assembly procedures, work orders or other customer specifications.
• Position and fasten components together with bolts, screws, speed clips, rivets or other fasteners.
• Adjust, repair, and/or replace defective product parts.
• Inspect, test and verify accuracy of assembled unit for conformance to standards and customer requirements.
• Report defective materials or questionable conditions to Production Supervisors.
• Record all test results.
• Lift, load, and move supplies and finish product between storage and work area.
• Assist in setting up field test equipment for testing valves in the field.
• Label product with identifying data.
• Follow safety procedures and regulations.
• Maintain the work area and equipment in a clean and orderly condition.
• Perform other related duties as required by other departments.
• Work independently of supervision for after-hours call-outs.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 3 to 5 years of experience required, including specific experience with valve and/or other process instrumentation equipment assembly.
• Repair, testing, calibration experience required.
• Mechanical and Electrical experience preferred.
• Good computer skills.

Competencies

• Ability to safely use and maintain a large variety of tools and equipment associated with the assembly of valves and actuators, including impact wrenches, electric and manual hand tools, lapping machines, testing equipment, overhead cranes and forklifts.
• Ability to work independently or as a team member.
• Ability to read and interpret assembly manuals (IOM’s).
• Ability to read customer specification sheets.
• Ability to read schematic drawings.
• Good communication skills.
• Ability to work with minimum supervision.