Valve Mechanic

About the role

For over 80 years, Puffer-Sweiven has set the standard in equipment and services for process control, automation, safety, and reliability. We help process-intensive facilities run more efficiently and safely by delivering quality products, technical support, and knowledgeable staff to implement the needed process solutions — with the goal of exceeding customer expectations. Our dedication brings the most advanced products and services to our customers throughout the Central and Gulf Coast regions of Texas.

• Process Control & Safety Systems
• Control Valves & Regulators
• Isolation Valves & Actuation
• Oil & Gas Automation
• Reliability Solutions & Services
• Pressure Management
• Specialty Pumps & Rotating Equipment
• Instrumentation
• Maintenance & Repair Services

Responsibilities

• Accurately document valve data from Manufacturers tags / data plates on to valve write up sheet.
• Compare valve data to customer supplied specification sheets.
• Report any discrepancies to repair coordinator for resolution prior to giving repair packet to data entry.
• Position and secure valve to pre-test stand and record pre-test results on valve write up sheet.
• Forward job packet to data entry clerk, valves write up sheet, customer supplied specification sheet and any other customer supplied documentation, except MSDS sheet.
• Place valve(s) in staging area with MSDS sheet.
• When job packet is complete, with work traveler, place it with the valve and move to the tear down area.
• Review MSDS sheet and wear proper PPE for protection.
• If not sure of proper PPE, contact Supervisor prior to proceeding with tear down.
• Disassemble relief valves by following Puffer Sweiven's SRV procedures, manufacturers' disassembly procedures, work orders or other customer specifications.
• Place bodies and valve components in specified job / tote boxes.
• Document on valve work traveler any visually notable defects or abnormalities detected at the time of tear down and or take pictures with digital camera for file or to be e-mailed to customer.
• Clean bodies and valve components with appropriate cleaning solution or abrasive.
• Move valve and components to the inspection staging area.
• Skid valves up after final test and move to the paint booth.
• Paint valves per customer requirements found in the GCS or special instructions field located on the valve work traveler.
• Move painted valve to final inspection staging area.
• Follow safety procedures and regulations.
• Lift, load, and move supplies and finish product between storage and work area.
• Maintain the work areas and equipment in a clean and orderly condition.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 2 years mechanical or related experience required.
• Specific experience with valve and/or other process instrumentation equipment disassembly preferred.

Skills

• 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 read customer specification sheets.
• May have to read schematic drawings.
• Ability to read and interpret assembly manuals (IOM’s).
• Good computer skills.
• Ability to work independently or as a team member.
• Ability to work with minimum supervision.
• Good communication skills.