Valve Technician - Pressure Management Valves

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. Specialties: As an Emerson Impact Partner, we offer a broad base of superior solutions including the top product lines for a given application. Our specialties at Puffer-Sweiven include: 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

• 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.
• Cleans corrosive and other deposits from serviceable parts using solvents, wire brushes or sandblaster.
• Paints valve, fittings and other devices using spray gun.
• Positions, fits or aligns valve parts on workbench, floor or machine following manufacturers’ assembly procedures, work orders or other customer specifications.
• Positions and fastens components together with bolts, screws, speed clips, rivets or other fasteners.
• Adjusts, repairs, and/or replaces defective product parts.
• Inspects, tests and verifies accuracy of assembled unit for conformance to standards and customer requirements.
• Reports defective materials or questionable conditions to Production Supervisors.
• Records all test results.
• Lifts, loads, and moves supplies and finish product between storage and work area.
• Assists in setting up field test equipment for testing valves in the field.
• Labels product with identifying data.
• Follows safety procedures and regulations.
• Maintains the work area and equipment in a clean and orderly condition.
• Performs other related duties in other departments as required.
• Required to work independent of supervision for after-hours call-outs.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 5 to 8 years of experience required, including specific experience with Direct Spring Pressure Relief Valves, Pilot Operated Valves and/or other process instrumentation equipment assembly.
• Repair, testing, calibration experience required.
• Mechanical and Electrical experience preferred.
• Experienced repairing pilot operated and conventional relief valves, flame arrestors, tank vents and boiler testing.
• Good computer skills.

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