Control Valve Repair Technician - Level 1

John H. Carter Company, Inc.•Sulphur, LA

9d•Hybrid

About The Position

This position involves the disassembly, assembly, inspection, and testing of new and repaired control valves, actuators, regulators, and relief valves. The technician will work in a field/shop environment, adhering to safety rules and customer requirements. The role requires a strong mechanical aptitude, the ability to interpret technical documentation, and perform various mechanical and machining tasks. There are three levels within this job, with progression based on knowledge, skills, and abilities.

Requirements

High School or Equivalent education.
Ability to read and understand customer data spec sheets for final assembly of control valves and regulators.
Basic knowledge of industrial regulators.
Basic knowledge of various pneumatic positioners and controllers typically used on control valves.
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.
TWIC, OSHA Safety, Security Passport.
Valid State issued driver’s license.
Demonstrate good Ethics, Values and Integrity.
Professional in appearance and actions.
Customer Service skills.
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

A minimum of 2 years in the valve repair industry preferred.
Basic knowledge fundamentals, including Control Valves, Pneumatic Safety Systems, and Rotary Valves.
Experience with bending and running tubing is preferred.

Responsibilities

Perform disassembly and assembly of new control valves, including reading and interpreting sales orders and customer data sheets.
Safely disassemble various types of valves (sliding stem, rotary ball, butterfly, gate, globe, check, etc.) and actuators (pneumatic, spring, diaphragm).
Evaluate parts, perform chemical solvent cleaning, and maintain material awareness.
Inspect parts for assembly, ensuring critical dimension requirements are met.
Complete quality control sheets with all required information.
Understand and comply with special assembly requirements, factories, and customer requirements.
Perform basic machining processes such as drilling and pinning stems, and polishing with a hand grinder.
Assemble control valves from repair orders, customer test reports/specifications, and OEM manuals.
Perform calibration of all positioners and controllers.
Install stem packing and attach actuators to valves.
Set correct valve travel and bench set on actuators.
Tube up positioners and controllers to actuators and accessories.
Safely test control valves using compressed air, water, and nitrogen according to applicable code test requirements and manufacturer's manuals.
Accurately complete test reports.
Tube up, calibrate, and troubleshoot various pneumatic and digital positioners and controllers (e.g., Fisher 3582, 3610J, DVC6200, DVC2000, C1P, 2500).
Perform disassembly and assembly of new regulators and relief valves (direct operated, pilot operated).
Perform spring, orifice, and body changes on regulators and relief valves.
Test and set regulators and relief valves to desired set points.
Tag, seal, and prepare products for shipping, including priming and painting.
Ensure JHC TCC (Total Customer Commitment) standards are upheld.
Support JHC colleagues and build relationships internally and externally.
Travel as required.
Maintain regular and predictable attendance.