Pressure Relief Valve Repair Technician - Level 2

John H. Carter Company, Inc.•Geismar, LA

13d

About The Position

The Pressure Relief Valve Repair Technician performs valve-repair work, including receiving and documenting valves, inspection, disassembly, cleaning, repair, assembly, testing, and preparation for shipment. The technician follows applicable customer and OEM instructions, quality procedures, codes, and safety requirements. The role requires mechanical aptitude, accurate documentation, material awareness, and the ability to deliver prompt, accurate results while managing interruptions and multiple tasks. Travel is required as needed throughout the Gulf Coast region. This position has three levels, with progression based on demonstrated knowledge, skills, abilities, and competency evaluations.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
At least 5 years of experience in the valve repair industry.
TWIC, OSHA Safety, and Security Passport.
Valid state-issued driver's license.
Strong mechanical aptitude.
Ability to read, write, and communicate verbally in a professional, organized manner.
Moderate computer skills.
Self-starter and self-directed.
Demonstrated ethics, values, integrity, and customer service.

Nice To Haves

Technical or trade school education.

Responsibilities

Complete manual and electronic repair-receiving write-ups, including reviewing SDS information, identifying valves and accessories, recording tag information and customer requests, updating the GVT valve-tracking system, and initiating sales-order work tickets.
Inspect received items and identify those that are visibly non-repairable based on criteria such as cycle time and physical condition.
Take digital photographs of received items and transfer them to the appropriate ERP network folder.
Safely pretest valves.
Safely disassemble and clean valves and parts according to QCP and OEM specifications; mark and organize parts, perform glass-bead or steel-shot blasting as appropriate, and clean with chemical solvents.
Perform HF acid neutralizing.
Inspect parts and critical dimensions; identify and use manufacturers’ nomenclature, literature, inspection criteria, part numbers, and model numbers.
Identify materials using approved PMI methods, alloy analyzers, material markings, and material standards, and complete related reports.
Complete travelers with dates, sign-offs, and status information; requisition parts and process them from inventory after approval.
Follow applicable alloy inspection, NDE, and heat-use requirements based on OEM or customer requirements and applicable codes and standards.
Assemble valves safely according to repair orders, customer test reports and specifications, GCS procedures, QSM/QCP manuals, and OEM IOM manuals, including lapping when applicable.
Test valves safely according to applicable code requirements and manufacturer manuals, using compressed air, water, steam, and nitrogen.
Tag, seal, and prepare products for shipping; prime and paint products, protect tags, flanges, and threaded areas, and perform cleanup and paint-waste disposal in accordance with safety rules.
Perform preventative maintenance on vehicles, equipment, and tools, including trucks, compressors, teardown equipment, paint equipment, test stands, pneumatic tools, and forklifts; complete required documentation and reporting accurately and on time.
Uphold JHC Total Customer Commitment standards, support colleagues, and build and cultivate internal and external relationships.
Travel as needed and maintain regular, predictable attendance.
Respond to additional duties or changes in responsibilities as directed by management according to business, customer, or industry needs.