Industrial Maintenance Technician

Midwest Valve Services, LLC • Des Moines, IA

46d • $23 - $32 • Onsite

About The Position

Midwest Valve Services, A Novaspect Company, is currently offering an opportunity for a Repair Technician with an emphasis in pressure relief valve and field services to join our fast paced, customer-oriented team. The role involves significant travel, up to 50-60% of the time, primarily Monday-Friday, with potential for weekends and after-hours work up to 20% of the time, especially during spring and fall outage seasons. Overnight travel is required throughout the Midwest to perform on-site work at customer facilities. The position requires mechanical aptitude, strong communication skills, computer literacy, and a willingness to learn and advance.

Requirements

• High School diploma required
• Must have mechanical aptitude
• Must be able to take direction, use initiative and follow through to completion
• Strong verbal communication skills
• Computer application literacy including Microsoft Office Suite, and ability to learn internal business systems
• Strong attention to detail and conscientious nature
• Ability and strong desire to lead by example, as well as work well with others
• Must be willing to work on site at customer facilities
• Must have a valid driver’s license and the ability to be insured on company insurance
• Must be willing to learn and improve skill level for future advancement
• Must be able to operate a commercial motor vehicle with a gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR) of over 10,000 pounds
• In accordance with U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) regulations, candidates must be able to pass a DOT physical examination as a condition of employment
• Ability to lift up to 50lbs
• Ability of hands to grasp and manipulate small objects/tools
• Ability to work with hand tools
• Ability to work at heights
• Ability to stoop, crawl and crouch while working on equipment on hands and knees
• Ability to work on your feet for 8 hours per day
• Ability to work in a loud industrial environment
• Comfortable working around industrial equipment with exposed moving parts
• Ability to climb stairs with up to 20lbs
• Ability to climb a 20ft. ladder
• Ability to drive on average 3-4 hours at a time
• Ability to drive 8 hours as needed in a day – although not typical
• Ability to work in high and cold temperature environments for extended hours

Nice To Haves

• Industrial maintenance or industrial valve repair experience preferred
• Associate’s degree in industrial mechanical maintenance, Instrumentation or related Technology field preferred
• Dedication to a safe work environment through effective housekeeping, workplace safety, etc.

Responsibilities

• Follow all safety guidelines and OSHA standards
• Participate in the repair of safety relief valves in accordance with the National Board VR Code
• Participate in the machining of nozzles, discs and associated parts to OEM specifications
• Assist with the repair and testing of safety relief, industrial isolation valves, and actuators
• Rigging and hoisting valve and actuator components in compliance with OSHA standards
• Assist in loading and unloading tools and equipment into service vehicles
• Apply math skills to verify measurements, calculate dimensions and verify tolerances
• Complete valve repair and service reports
• Maintain a clean work environment

Benefits

• Generous paid time off; starting at 15 vacation days, 10 holidays, and 10 days of Paid Sick & Safety Time (PSST)
• 401K with 6% company match
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
• Excellent health & wellness benefits
• Student debt & tuition reimbursement
• Referral bonus

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED