Control Valve Repair Technician - Level 1

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

About The Position

The Control Valve Repair Technician Level 1 performs repair, assembly, inspection, calibration, and testing of control valves, actuators, regulators, and relief valves. The technician follows repair orders, customer data sheets and specifications, OEM manuals, and applicable code requirements, while maintaining safety, quality-control documentation, and customer requirements. The work includes basic machining, pneumatic and digital instrument setup and troubleshooting, and preparing completed products for shipment. The position requires regular and predictable attendance, may involve travel as needed throughout the Gulf Coast region, and is one of three levels with progression based on demonstrated knowledge, skills, abilities, and competency growth.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Basic knowledge of control valves, pneumatic safety systems, and rotary valves.
Ability to read and understand customer data 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 confidently and safely use basic hand and pneumatic tools.
Ability to work as a self-directed worker in a field or shop environment.
Ability to read and record measurements using standard measuring tools, including manual torque wrenches, dial and Vernier calipers, micrometers, thread gauges, tape measures, and scales.
TWIC, OSHA Safety, and Security Passport.
Valid state-issued driver’s license.
Good ethics, values, and integrity; professional appearance and conduct; customer-service orientation; strong mechanical aptitude; professional communication; moderate computer skills; self-direction; and problem-solving ability.

Nice To Haves

At least two years of experience in the valve repair industry is preferred.
Experience bending and running tubing is preferred.

Responsibilities

Interpret sales orders, customer data sheets, repair orders, test reports, specifications, and OEM manuals to complete repair and assembly work.
Safely disassemble and assemble a variety of control valves, including sliding-stem, rotary ball, butterfly, gate, globe, and check valves.
Safely disassemble and assemble pneumatic actuators, including sliding-stem and rotary piston actuators and spring-and-diaphragm actuators.
Evaluate, mark, organize, and segregate parts; clean parts with chemical solvents when needed; and inspect assembly parts to ensure critical dimensions are met.
Complete quality-control sheets with required dates, sign-offs, and status information, and comply with factory and customer requirements.
Perform basic machining tasks, including drilling and pinning valve-plug stems with a drill press or pneumatic tools and polishing flange or sealing surfaces with a hand grinder.
Assemble and calibrate control valves, install stem packing, attach actuators, set valve travel and actuator bench set, and connect positioners, controllers, and accessories with tubing.
Safely test control valves to applicable code requirements using manufacturer manuals and compressed air, water, and nitrogen; complete detailed test reports.
Tube, calibrate, and troubleshoot pneumatic and digital positioners and controllers, including specified Fisher models, DVC6200 and DVC2000 positioners, and Fisher pressure and level controllers.
Disassemble and assemble direct-operated and pilot-operated regulators and relief valves; perform spring, orifice, and body changes; test products; and set them to required set points.
Tag, seal, prime, paint, palletize, and prepare products for shipping; protect tags, flanges, and threaded areas and follow safety, cleanup, and paint-waste-disposal requirements.
Uphold JHC Total Customer Commitment standards, support colleagues, and cultivate strong internal and external relationships.
Travel as required and applicable, including as needed throughout the Gulf Coast region, and maintain regular and predictable attendance.