Control Valve Repair Technician - Level 1

John H. Carter Website • Sulphur, LA

8d • Hybrid

About The Position

This position involves the disassembly, assembly, evaluation, and testing of new control valves, regulators, and relief valves. The technician will read and interpret sales orders and customer data sheets, perform necessary machining, calibration, and testing according to manufacturer manuals and customer specifications. The role also includes preparing products for shipping, maintaining quality control, and upholding company standards for customer commitment and teamwork. There are three levels within this job, with progression based on knowledge, skills, and abilities.

Requirements

• High School or Equivalent
• A minimum of 2 years in the valve repair industry preferred
• Basic knowledge of 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.
• 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.
• Experience with bending and running tubing is preferred.
• 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
• 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 new control valves, including various types of valves and actuators.
• Evaluate parts, maintain material awareness, perform chemical solvent cleaning, and ensure critical dimension requirements are met.
• Complete all quality control sheets accurately.
• Perform some machining processes such as drilling and pinning stems, and polishing flange and sealing surfaces.
• Assemble control valves from repair order instructions, customer test-report/specification sheets, and OEM IOM manuals.
• Perform calibration of all positioners and/or controllers.
• Install stem packing, attach actuators to valves, set correct valve travel and bench set on actuators.
• Tube up positioners and controllers to the actuator along with any other accessories.
• Test control valves according to applicable Code test requirements using compressed air, water, and nitrogen.
• Accurately complete test reports with all required detail.
• Tube up, calibrate, and troubleshoot various pneumatic and digital positioners and controllers.
• Perform disassembly and assembly of new regulators and relief valves.
• Perform spring, orifice, and body changes to various types of regulators and relief valves.
• Test all regulators and relief valves.
• Set regulators and relief valves to desired set point.
• Tag, seal, and prepare products for shipping, including priming and painting.
• Ensure JHC TCC (Total Customer Commitment) standards are upheld.
• Actively support JHC colleagues and build solid relationships.
• Travel when required and applicable.
• Maintain regular and predictable attendance.

Benefits

• Progression through each level depends on specific knowledge, skills, and abilities. Evaluations are conducted and employees are assessed on growth and major competencies. Level requirements can be found on the company’s intranet.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED