Control Valve Repair Technician

John H. Carter Website•Gonzales, LA

9d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Control Valve Repair Technician will perform disassembly and assembly of new control valves, regulators, and relief valves. This role involves reading and interpreting sales orders and customer data sheets, safely disassembling various types of valves and actuators, evaluating and inspecting parts, performing minor machining processes, assembling and calibrating control valves and positioners, and testing products according to applicable code test requirements. The technician will also be responsible for completing quality control sheets, tagging, sealing, and preparing products for shipping, including painting and proper waste disposal. Adherence to JHC TCC (Total Customer Commitment) standards, supporting colleagues, building relationships, and occasional travel are also key aspects of the role. Regular and predictable attendance is essential. This position has three levels, with progression based on knowledge, skills, and abilities.

Requirements

High School or Equivalent education.
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.
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.
TWIC card.
OSHA Safety certification.
Security Passport.
Valid State issued driver’s license.
Moderate computer skills.
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.
Read, interpret, and respond to sales order and customer data sheet information.
Safely disassemble valves, parts, actuators, and associated components.
Evaluate parts, maintain material awareness, mark parts correctly, and maintain organization and segregation.
Perform chemical solvent cleaning when needed.
Inspect parts for assembly, ensuring critical dimension requirements are met.
Complete all quality control sheets accurately.
Understand and comply with all special assembly requirements and factory/customer compliance.
Perform some machining processes, such as drilling 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 set correct bench set on actuators.
Tube up positioners and controllers to the actuator and any other accessories.
Test control valves according to applicable code test requirements using manufacturer’s manuals and various testing media.
Accurately and thoroughly complete test reports.
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.
Prime and paint products while adhering to all safety rules and proper waste disposal.
Palletize and protect tags, flanges, and threaded areas during the painting process.
Ensure JHC TCC (Total Customer Commitment) standards are upheld.
Actively and enthusiastically support JHC colleagues.
Build and cultivate solid relationships internally and externally.
Travel when required and applicable.
Maintain regular and predictable attendance.