Control Valve Repair Technician Lead - (Mechanical Diagnostics)

John H. Carter Website•Sulphur, LA

21h•Hybrid

About The Position

This position is responsible for the disassembly and assembly of control valves and regulators, including performing inspections, machining, calibration, testing, and final inspections. The role requires a strong understanding of various valve and actuator types, as well as pneumatic and digital positioners and controllers. The Lead Technician is also responsible for mentoring and assisting lower-level technicians and upholding customer commitment standards. This position involves travel and requires regular attendance.

Requirements

High School or Equivalent
A minimum of 7 years in the valve repair industry preferred
TWIC
OSHA Safety
Security Passport
Valid State-issued driver’s license
Knowledge of Machinery fundamentals, including Control Valves, Pneumatic Safety Systems, and Rotary Valves.
Ability to read and understand customer data spec sheets for final assembly of control valves and regulators.
Knowledge of industrial and residential regulators
Knowledge of Oil and Gas and processing plant equipment and processes.
Knowledge of various digital positioners and controllers typically used on control valves including, but not limited to Emerson Fisher Products typically used in the oil and gas industry
Ability to use basic hand and pneumatic tools confidently and safely.
Working as a self-directed field/shop environment worker.
Read and record measurements using standard measuring tools such as manual torque wrenches, dial calipers, Vernier calipers, micrometers, thread gauges, tape measure, and scale.
Demonstrate good Ethics, Values and Integrity
Professional in appearance and actions
Customer Service
Strong Mechanical Aptitude
Demonstrated ability to read, write and verbalize in a professional, organized manner
Moderate computer skills
Self-Starter and Self-Directed
Demonstrate problem solving abilities

Nice To Haves

Experience with bending and running tubing is preferred.

Responsibilities

Perform disassembly and assembly of control valves and accessories, including various types of valves and actuators.
Read and interpret sales orders, customer data sheets, and OEM manuals.
Perform visual inspections during disassembly and reassembly to ensure component quality and correctness.
Identify and initiate changes in the sales order system as needed.
Take digital pictures and transfer them to the ERP system for tracking.
Safely disassemble valves and actuators.
Evaluate parts, perform chemical cleaning, and ensure critical dimension requirements are met.
Identify materials using approved methods and complete material reports.
Complete all quality control sheets accurately.
Understand and comply with all special requirements, factory, and customer requirements.
Perform basic machining processes such as drilling and grinding.
Safely assemble control valves, including performing calibration of positioners and controllers.
Install stem packing, attach actuators, set valve travel, and set actuator bench set.
Tube up positioners and controllers to the actuator and other accessories.
Safely test control valves using compressed air, water, and nitrogen, and accurately complete test reports.
Tube up, calibrate, and troubleshoot various pneumatic and digital positioners and controllers.
Perform calibration procedures for Valvelink signatures for digital positioners.
Generate and analyze reports and graphs associated with valve signatures using Valvelink software.
Troubleshoot and remedy problems encountered during the valve scan process.
Perform complete final inspection of valve assemblies, including testing and reports.
Operate 475 and TREX handheld communicators.
Perform disassembly and assembly of new regulators and relief valves.
Safely and accurately perform spring, orifice, and body changes to regulators and relief valves.
Safely and accurately test and set regulators and relief valves to desired set points.
Ensure JHC TCC (Total Customer Commitment) standards are upheld.
Actively support JHC colleagues and build relationships internally and externally.
Travel as required.
Accurately perform final inspections for work completed by level I and level II techs.
Assist level I and II techs through the assembly build process.