Control Valve Repair Technician (Experience Required)

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

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

This position involves the disassembly, assembly, machining, testing, and preparation for shipping of new control valves, regulators, and relief valves. The role requires a strong mechanical aptitude, the ability to read and interpret technical documentation, and perform various hands-on tasks including calibration and minor machining. The technician will work in a self-directed field/shop environment and must adhere to quality control standards and safety procedures. There are three levels within this job, with progression based on knowledge, skills, and abilities.

Requirements

High School or Equivalent
Minimum of 2 years in the valve repair industry preferred
Basic knowledge of 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, OSHA Safety, Security Passport
Valid State issued driver’s license
Moderate computer skills
Demonstrate problem solving abilities

Nice To Haves

A minimum or 2 years in the valve repair industry preferred
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 and actuators.
Evaluate parts, maintain material awareness, and perform chemical solvent cleaning when needed.
Perform inspection of parts for assembly, ensuring critical dimension requirements are met.
Complete all quality control sheets.
Understand and comply with special assembly requirements and factory/customer requirements.
Perform basic machining processes such as drilling and pinning stems, and polishing flange and sealing surfaces.
Safely assemble control valves from repair order instructions, customer test reports/specification sheets, and OEM IOM 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 according to applicable code test requirements using compressed air, water, and nitrogen, and 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.
Safely and accurately perform spring, orifice, and body changes to regulators and relief valves.
Safely and accurately test all regulators and relief valves.
Safely and accurately set regulators and relief valves to desired set points.
Tag, seal, and prepare products for shipping, including priming and painting.
Uphold JHC TCC (Total Customer Commitment) standards.
Actively support JHC colleagues.
Build and cultivate solid relationships internally and externally.
Travel when required and applicable.
Maintain regular and predictable attendance.