MOV Technician

Georgia Western LLC•Kennesaw, GA

9h•Onsite

About The Position

Established in 1992, Georgia Western is the largest electric valve actuator stocking distributor in the Southeastern United States, headquartered in Kennesaw, GA. They operate a 25,000 sq/ft facility for inventory and provide sales support, parts support, and field service expertise for electric valve actuators to clients nationwide. The Motor Operated Valve (MOV) actuation technician will be responsible for the assembly, disassembly, set-up, and testing of valve actuators and geared products. This role also involves providing field services for preventive maintenance, installation, and commissioning of valve actuators. Frequent travel is required, often involving overnights of 1-2 weeks, and occasionally up to 4 weeks. Transportation and Per Diems are provided by the company to cover related expenses.

Requirements

Valid Driver’s License
Mechanical aptitude
Understanding of basic electrical theories
Basic math skills
Read wire diagrams, blueprints & schematics
Use of forklift
Use of cranes and rigging
Able to sustain frequent and prolonged travel

Nice To Haves

3+ years of direct MOV experience
Willing to provide own tools
Welding & manual machining experience
Strong Electrical/Mechanical aptitude
Repair of industrial equipment such as gearboxes, electric motors, pumps.

Responsibilities

Assembly of new and repaired valve actuators & gearboxes.
Disassemble valve actuators geared products when necessary.
Accurately measure, inspect, and assess needed repairs.
Read assembly drawings and workorders to ensure proper actuator set-up.
Ability to use basic electrical tools and test benches.
Properly set-up valves actuators to ensure they meet specifications, tolerances, and other customer requirements.
Ability to operate forklift and crane.
Conduct safe rigging of materials.
Safely operate company vehicles and maintain a DOT physical year to year.
Travel to customer sites when needed to perform work.
Perform work onsite IAW Georgia Western safe program and site-specific safety programs.
Other duties related to the assembly & field services department.