Lead Valve Technician

Ovation Holdings•Joliet, IL

About The Position

Allied Valve is seeking an experienced Lead Shop & Field Service Technician to lead control valve assembly, repair, and field service work. The role oversees daily valve shop operations, trains technicians, and provides technical expertise on control valves, actuators, and related instrumentation to customers and internal teams. It is suited to a hands-on leader who takes ownership, solves problems independently, and maintains high standards for quality and on-time delivery. The position includes shop leadership and operations, technical work and field service, customer and technical support, and responsibility for safety and quality. Work takes place in a valve shop and at customer field sites, indoors and outdoors in varying weather. The role involves regularly lifting and carrying up to 50 pounds, standing, bending, kneeling, climbing, and working in confined spaces as required. Occasional overtime, travel, and extended hours may be needed during field jobs and outages. Compensation includes competitive pay based on experience and a $2,000 sign-on bonus. Benefits include overtime opportunities, medical, dental, and vision insurance, a 401(k) with company contribution, paid time off, and paid holidays.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
At least 7 years of hands-on experience in control valve manufacturing, remanufacturing, repair, or service.
Strong technical knowledge of control valves, actuators, positioners, and related instrumentation.
Experience leading, training, or directing technicians.
Ability to read technical drawings, OEM manuals, and specifications.
Skill with precision measuring tools and valve test equipment.
Working knowledge of Microsoft Office, including Outlook, Excel, and Word.
Valid driver’s license and acceptable driving record.
Willingness to travel to customer sites as needed.
Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds regularly, and to stand, bend, kneel, climb, and work in confined spaces as required.

Nice To Haves

OEM training on Fisher, Masoneilan, Valtek, or similar control valve brands.
Experience with digital positioners, such as Fisher DVC or HART-based devices.
Experience working under a quality management system, such as ISO 9001.
Familiarity with ASME and API standards.
Site safety certifications, such as OSHA 10 or 30, TWIC, or PEC SafeLand.

Responsibilities

Schedule and manage valve shop work to ensure assemblies and repairs ship on time and meet customer and internal requirements.
Assign daily priorities and ensure technicians have the tools, parts, and information they need.
Train, mentor, and develop shop technicians to improve technical skills and productivity.
Develop and maintain shop processes that support the quality management system and continuous improvement.
Track and report key performance indicators, including on-time delivery, rework, warranty claims, and cost, and lead improvement efforts.
Assemble, repair, test, and calibrate control valves, actuators, positioners, and related instrumentation.
Perform field service at customer sites, including installation, troubleshooting, setup, and startup support.
Follow OEM instructions, specifications, and guidelines, and keep up with product updates.
Review customer feedback, warranty claims, and rework, and take corrective action.
Provide customers and internal staff with technical support on application, sizing, maintenance, and troubleshooting.
Recommend product substitutions and alternatives when needed.
Communicate technical issues clearly to technical and non-technical audiences.
Follow and enforce company safety policies, OSHA requirements, and customer site procedures.
Ensure all work meets quality standards and customer specifications before shipment.