Control Valve Repair Technician Lead

John H. Carter Website•Sulphur, LA

About The Position

Essential Duties Perform disassembly and assembly of control valves including: Read, interpret, and respond accordingly to sales order and customer data sheet information Identify various valves and accessories Perform visual inspections during disassembly and reassembly to ensure all components of the assembly are correct and in good condition to perform as designed Identify and initiate any changes that may need to occur within the sales order system to match the customer data sheet. Take digital pictures and electronically transfer into the ERP system network folder to accurately track all assemblies. Safely disassemble valves and parts including various types of valves such as: Sliding stem valves Rotary ball valves Rotary butterfly valves High performance rotary butterfly valves Various bolted bonnet gate, globe, and check valves Soft-seated ball valves Various pressure globe, and rotary valves Safely disassemble actuators and parts including various types of actuators such as: Double acting pneumatic sliding stem piston actuators Double acting pneumatic rotary piston actuators Single acting sliding stem spring and diaphragm actuators Single acting rotary spring and diaphragm actuators Evaluate parts and maintain material awareness including: Mark parts correctly and maintain organization and segregation Perform chemical solvent cleaning when needed Perform inspection of parts being used in assembly and ensure critical dimension requirements are being met where required Identify and utilize manufacturers’ nomenclature (i.e., literature including IOM, inspection criteria, part numbers, and model numbers) Identify materials using approved PMI method, alloy analyzer, material markings, material standards, etc. including report completion Complete all quality control sheets including date, sign-off, status, etc. Understand all special requirements needed for the assembly while maintaining compliance with all factories and or customer requirements. Safely and accurately perform some machining processes: Use drill press or pneumatic tools for drilling and pinning stems for valve plugs Use hand grinder for polishing some flange and sealing surfaces Safely assemble control valves from repair order instructions, customer test-report/specification sheets, and OEM IOM manuals; this includes performing all calibration of all positioners and or controllers. Valve types include: Sliding stem plug valves Rotary ball valves Rotary butterfly valves Soft-seated ball valves Install stem packing Safely and accurately attaches actuators to valves Sets correct valve travel Sets correct bench set on actuator Can accurately and efficiently tube up positioners and controllers to the actuator along with any other accessories on the assembly Safely test control valves according to applicable Code test requirements while applying and utilizing manufacturer’s manuals using compressed air, water, and nitrogen. Accurate and thorough completion of test reports with all required detail is essential. Ability to safely and accurately tube up, calibrate and troubleshoot various pneumatic and digital positioners and controllers as per factory and or customer spec sheets including but not limited to the following: Fisher 3582 and 3582I sliding stem positioners Fisher 3610J, 3610JP, 3620, 3620JP rotary positioners Fisher 3570 positioner DVC6200 positioner DVC2000 positioner Fisher C1P pressure controller Fisher 4195 pressure controller Fisher 4660 pressure controller Fisher 377 trip valves Fisher 2500 pneumatic level controller Fisher DLC digital level controllers Performs all calibration procedures for full Valvelink signatures required for all digital positioners on all AD and PD tier positioners. Ability to generate all reports and graphs associated with valve signatures for digital valve controllers. Ability to read and analyze all reports and graphs related to test performed using Valvelink software. Ability to troubleshoot and remedy any problems or errors encountered during the valve scan process. Perform complete final inspection once valve assembly has been completed including Testing and reports related to the assembly. Knowledge of software and operation of both 475 and TREX handheld communicators. Perform disassembly and assembly of new regulators and relief valves including: Direct operated regulators Pilot operated regulators Read, interpret, and respond accordingly to sales order and customer data sheet information and or any special customer requirements Understand and be able to explain purpose and functions of regulators and relief valves. Safely and accurately perform spring, orifice, and body changes to various types of regulators and relief valves. Safely and accurately test all regulators and relief valves Safely and accurately set regulators and relief valves to desired set point Complete all quality control sheets including date, sign-off, status, etc. Safely perform final inspection process documenting any findings Understands and ensures that the JHC TCC (Total Customer Commitment) standards are upheld at all times Actively and enthusiastically supports JHC colleagues at all times Builds and cultivates solid relationships – internally and externally Travels when required and applicable Regular and predictable attendance is essential for this position. The above list of duties and responsibilities does not constitute the entire list, and the list can be changed, when necessary, at the discretion of management when business needs, customer demands, and other industry or job- related circumstances arise.

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 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
Accurately perform final inspections for work completed by level I and level II techs
Ability and willingness to assist level I and II techs through the assembly build process
Ability to 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
Safely disassemble valves and parts
Safely disassemble actuators and parts
Evaluate parts and maintain material awareness
Safely and accurately perform some machining processes
Safely assemble control valves from repair order instructions, customer test-report/specification sheets, and OEM IOM manuals; this includes performing all calibration of all positioners and or controllers
Safely test control valves according to applicable Code test requirements while applying and utilizing manufacturer’s manuals using compressed air, water, and nitrogen
Perform disassembly and assembly of new regulators and relief valves
Understands and ensures that the JHC TCC (Total Customer Commitment) standards are upheld at all times
Actively and enthusiastically supports JHC colleagues at all times
Builds and cultivates solid relationships – internally and externally
Travels when required and applicable
Regular and predictable attendance is essential for this position