Control Valve Repair Technician

John H. Carter Website • West Monroe, LA

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About The Position

The Control Valve Repair Technician disassembles, inspects, repairs, assembles, calibrates, and tests control valves, actuators, regulators, and relief valves. The role follows repair orders, customer data sheets and specifications, applicable codes, and original equipment manufacturer manuals. It includes maintaining organized parts and quality records, performing some machining and tubing work, preparing finished products for shipment, and supporting customer and company standards. The position may travel as needed throughout the Gulf Coast region. Regular and predictable attendance is essential. The role has three levels, with progression based on knowledge, skills, abilities, growth, and competency evaluations.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Basic knowledge of control valves, pneumatic safety systems, and rotary valves.
• Ability to read and understand customer data specification sheets for final assembly of control valves and regulators.
• Basic knowledge of industrial regulators and pneumatic positioners and controllers used on control valves.
• Ability to safely and confidently use basic hand and pneumatic tools.
• Ability to work independently in a self-directed field or shop environment.
• Ability to read and record measurements using tools such as manual torque wrenches, dial and Vernier calipers, micrometers, thread gauges, tape measures, and scales.
• Valid state-issued driver’s license.
• Demonstrated ethics, values, integrity, professionalism, and customer service.
• Strong mechanical aptitude, problem-solving ability, and moderate computer skills.
• Ability to communicate professionally and in an organized manner in writing and verbally.
• Self-starter and self-directed work style.

Nice To Haves

• At least two years of experience in the valve repair industry is preferred.
• Experience bending and running tubing.
• TWIC, OSHA Safety, and Security Passport credentials.

Responsibilities

• Read and interpret sales orders, customer data sheets, repair instructions, test reports, specifications, and manufacturer manuals.
• Safely disassemble and assemble a range of control valves, actuators, regulators, and relief valves.
• Evaluate, mark, organize, segregate, clean, and inspect parts; ensure critical dimensions are met where required.
• Complete quality-control sheets with required dates, sign-offs, statuses, and other details.
• Follow special assembly requirements and comply with factory and customer requirements.
• Perform machining tasks such as drilling and pinning valve stems and polishing flange or sealing surfaces.
• Install stem packing; attach actuators to valves; set valve travel and actuator bench set; and tube positioners, controllers, and accessories.
• Calibrate, troubleshoot, and test pneumatic and digital positioners and controllers to factory or customer specifications.
• Test control valves, regulators, and relief valves according to applicable code requirements and set them to the required set points.
• Complete accurate and thorough test reports.
• Tag, seal, prepare, palletize, protect, prime, and paint products for shipment; follow safety rules and clean up and dispose of paint waste properly.
• Uphold JHC Total Customer Commitment standards and support colleagues.
• Build and maintain effective internal and external relationships and travel when required.
• Maintain regular and predictable attendance.

What This Job Offers

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