Diagnostics Technician

Ovation Holdings•Earth City, MO

About The Position

Automation Service is seeking a Diagnostics Technician to run advanced diagnostic testing on Fisher control valve assemblies before they ship. The technician uses Profiler Advanced Control Valve Diagnostics software to test valve performance, analyze results, calibrate and tune positioners, and document each assembly. The role works closely with the Valve Shop, Tech Shop, and Inspection teams to help ensure valves leave the facility performing as expected. The position also supports inspection activities by applying acceptance and rejection criteria to parts, components, and completed assemblies and following established procedures, specifications, and quality standards. The work takes place in a climate-controlled shop and involves walking and standing for about eight hours a day and lifting up to 50 pounds unaided.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Strong mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting skills.
Strong analytical skills with attention to detail and accuracy.
Ability to read and apply technical specifications.
Basic computer skills and ability to learn specialized diagnostic software.
Clear verbal and written communication skills.
Commitment to a safe, organized, quality-focused work environment.
Ability to lift up to 50 pounds unaided.
Ability to walk and stand for about eight hours a day in a climate-controlled shop.

Nice To Haves

Technical or vocational training in instrumentation, industrial maintenance, electronics, or mechanical systems; equivalent hands-on experience will be considered.
Experience with control valves, actuators, or positioners.
Familiarity with Fisher products, DVC positioners, or HART communicators.

Responsibilities

Connect and configure diagnostic equipment on control valve assemblies.
Run diagnostic tests using Profiler Advanced Control Valve Diagnostics software.
Analyze Profiler graphs and test data to identify performance issues or needed adjustments.
Test repaired and warranty assemblies and provide As Found and As Left reports.
Prepare a Profiler report documenting each assembly’s performance.
Calibrate and tune DVC positioners using a HART communicator or Fieldbus.
Calibrate and tune 3600 and 3582 series positioners.
Troubleshoot mechanical issues with control valves and actuators, and report findings to the Valve Shop.
Troubleshoot positioner issues and report findings to the Tech Shop.
Determine when issues need escalation and clearly communicate findings to the Valve Shop, Tech Shop, Inspection, and Engineering teams.
Support the Inspection department by applying acceptance and rejection criteria to parts, components, and completed assemblies.
Follow established inspection procedures, specifications, and quality standards.