Electric Actuator Repair Technician - Level 2 (Electrical Experience)

John H. Carter Website•Geismar, LA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

This role involves traveling to customer sites, both on and offshore, to assess, troubleshoot, and repair electric actuators and associated equipment. The technician will be responsible for performing Job Safety Analyses, communicating with clients about equipment issues and company deliverables, and ensuring compliance with safety standards. The position also includes training and mentoring new employees, working on-call and off-shift as needed, and performing various repair and testing procedures according to OEM specifications and industry codes. A significant part of the role involves detailed documentation and reporting.

Requirements

Technical Certification preferred (Vo-Tech or Community College).
Minimum High School Graduate.
MSDS Review.
Valve Identification and Write-up.
Duplication Nameplate Process.
GVT Entry.
Upload Digital Photos in GVT / Network Drive.
Follows Directions on Customer Requirements.
Recognizing and handling of hazardous materials.
Ability to disassemble, mark, and clean components per OEM specifications.
Gear box repair of all sizes and types.
Tear down and assemble the mechanical portion of all types of electric actuators.
Capable of Performing Inspection.
Use of dial calipers for determining stem profiles.
Use of inside and outside micrometers.
Use of thread gauges for determining stem profiles.
Use of tape measure.
Use of measuring scales.
Use of depth gauges.
Use drill press.
Use bench grinder.
Use band saw.
Polishing bores with Die grinders.
Utilize OEM Critical Dimension Criteria.
PMI (Qualified to use Alloy Analyzer).
Complete Travelers Thoroughly & Accurately.
Requisitioning and Submittal for Approval to Replace Parts.
Complete all MOV condition inspection, record details in the traveler and communicate with customer service on the repair scope and needed parts.
Code knowledge for Minimum Flange Thicknesses and Bolt Patterns.
ASME-B16.5 Code knowledge for Center to Face Dimension Tolerances.
ASME-B16.1.
Understands and Can Trace GVT History.
Able to Work from CWX Repair Order Instructions.
Able to Work from Customer Test Report/Specification Sheet.
Knows and Utilizes GCLA Procedures.
Knows and Utilizes Various Maintenance Manuals.
Tubing Bending and Fitting.
Trouble shooting electrical portion of some electric actuators (EIM, L-120).
Trouble shooting electrical portion of all types MOV.
API Code Knowledge (API-598, API-6D and API-6DR).
Application/Utilization of Mfg. Manuals for Testing Media.
Knowledge Compressed Air Media.
Knowledge Water Media.
Knowledge Nitrogen.
Operation of Block valve test stand.
Perform MOV diagnostic in field and shop on various types of electric actuation.
Completes Test Reports Correctly as Tester or Witness.
Hydro testing and Witness.
Application/Utilization of Mfg. Manuals for Final Inspection.
Perform complete final inspection, capture all assembly details and record this on the valve traveler and GVT.
Tag making with tag machine.
Tagging, Sealing and Other Shipping Preparation.
Palletizing.
Has Adequate Construction Knowledge.
Use of forklift.
Vehicle inspection and securing load for transit.
Knowledge of operation and service EIM actuators.
Knowledge of operation and service TECH 2000.
Knowledge of operation and service Limitorque SMB actuators.
Knowledge of operation and service Limitorque L-120 actuators.
Knowledge of operation and service Limitorque MX actuators.
Verbal /Nonverbal Communication Skills – Conveys thoughts easily and quickly; Speaks clearly and persuasively; listens attentively and seeks clarification; Responds well to questions; Maintains professional disposition at all times.
Written Communication Skills - Writes clearly and informatively.
Presentation Skills - Presents information clearly and informatively.
Proficiency in MS Office Products is required – especially OUTLOOK, EXCEL, and WORD.

Nice To Haves

Technical Certification

Responsibilities

Travel to customer sites (on and offshore) to meet with customers and discuss operational problems with equipment.
Perform Pre-Work Job Safety Analyses (JSA).
Assess equipment condition and problems, and make appropriate repairs.
Communicate company deliverables to clients and ensure accuracy and timeliness of all internal and external communications and reporting.
Ensure overall safety of the work environment and compliance with company, client, OSHA, and other applicable standards.
Perform Behavioral Safety Observations as needed.
Ensure work area is clean, secure, and well maintained.
Assist in training and mentoring new employees.
Convey knowledge obtained from training sessions.
Work on-call and off-shift as required.
Troubleshoot and repair control and automated valve assemblies.
Use basic hand and measurement tools.
Follow John H. Carter Co., Inc. policies, procedures, and methodologies.
Work collaboratively with development and support staff to maintain product knowledge and ensure precise communications.
Fulfill all company safety training requirements.
Adhere to customer site requirements.
Fill out CWX service-related documentation.
Exercise the stop work authority program.
Perform incoming inspection on electric actuation, including running MOV, checking rotation, limits, and torque switches.
Recognize and handle hazardous materials.
Disassemble, mark, and clean components per OEM specifications.
Perform gear box repair of all sizes and types.
Tear down and assemble the mechanical portion of all types of electric actuators.
Perform inspections using various measuring tools like dial calipers, micrometers, thread gauges, tape measures, depth gauges.
Use drill press, bench grinder, band saw, and die grinders for polishing bores.
Utilize OEM Critical Dimension Criteria.
Perform PMI (Qualified to use Alloy Analyzer).
Complete Travelers thoroughly and accurately.
Requisition and submit for approval to replace parts.
Complete all MOV condition inspections, record details, and communicate with customer service on repair scope and needed parts.
Apply knowledge of codes for Minimum Flange Thicknesses, Bolt Patterns, Center to Face Dimension Tolerances.
Understand and trace GVT History.
Work from CWX Repair Order Instructions and Customer Test Report/Specification Sheets.
Utilize GCLA Procedures and various Maintenance Manuals.
Perform tubing bending and fitting.
Troubleshoot the electrical portion of electric actuators (EIM, L-120, etc.).
Apply knowledge of API Codes (API-598, API-6D, API-6DR).
Utilize Mfg. Manuals for Testing Media (Compressed Air, Water, Nitrogen).
Operate block valve test stand.
Perform MOV diagnostics in the field and shop on various types of electric actuation.
Complete Test Reports correctly as Tester or Witness.
Perform Hydro testing and Witness.
Perform complete final inspection, capture assembly details, and record on valve traveler and GVT.
Prepare for shipping, including tag making, tagging, sealing, and palletizing.
Use forklift and perform vehicle inspection and secure loads for transit.
Demonstrate knowledge of operation and service for EIM, TECH 2000, Limitorque SMB, L-120, and MX actuators.
Communicate effectively verbally and nonverbally, speaking clearly and persuasively, listening attentively, and responding well to questions.
Write clearly and informatively.
Present information clearly and informatively.
Become and remain proficient in all necessary computer programs, including MS Office Products (Outlook, Excel, Word).