Railcar Repair Valve Technician

Marmon Holdings, Inc.•Pasadena, TX

About The Position

Transco Rail Services is seeking a Railcar Repair Valve Technician to maintain, repair, and inspect railcars and valve systems in Baytown, Texas. The role supports safety, operational excellence, teamwork, and compliance with applicable safety and regulatory requirements. Compensation is $24.92 per hour, with opportunities for progression. The schedule is Monday through Friday, 6:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. The technician inspects, troubleshoots, repairs, rebuilds, and tests railcar valves, regulators, fittings, and related mechanical components. Work includes examining parts for wear, corrosion, damage, leaks, and operational deficiencies; conducting pressure and leak tests; disassembling, cleaning, lubricating, repairing, and reassembling valve systems; and replacing defective components. The technician interprets work instructions and specifications, completes repair and inspection records, maintains required certifications, and follows company safety and quality standards. The work may take place in industrial, manufacturing, railcar, or field-service environments. Conditions can include machinery, noise, dust, varying temperatures, and weather. The position involves physical activity such as walking, climbing, stooping, bending, and lifting materials, and requires use of personal protective equipment.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Mechanical aptitude and strong problem-solving abilities.
Experience repairing, rebuilding, testing, or maintaining valves, regulators, pressure control devices, or fluid-handling equipment.
Familiarity with tank car valves, pressure relief devices, bottom outlet valves, flow valves, regulators, and related components.
Ability to safely and effectively use hand tools and maintenance equipment.
Ability to perform basic railcar inspections and repairs.
Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work effectively on a team.
Commitment to safe work practices and compliance with procedures.
Valid driver's license.
Ability to work in varying weather and environmental conditions.
Successful completion of a pre-employment physical, background check, and drug screening.

Nice To Haves

Prior experience in railcar repair, industrial maintenance, welding, mechanical repair, fabrication, or manufacturing environments.
Experience with pressure testing, leak testing, pneumatic systems, or mechanical control devices.
Familiarity with AAR standards and rail industry regulations.
Relevant technical certifications or vocational training.
Experience in a valve shop, refinery, chemical processing, manufacturing maintenance, fluid systems, or railcar repair.

Responsibilities

Perform railcar inspections and repairs using current repair procedures.
Inspect, troubleshoot, repair, rebuild, and test railcar valves, regulators, fittings, and related mechanical components.
Examine valve components for wear, corrosion, damage, leaks, and operational deficiencies.
Perform pressure and leak testing on valves and associated equipment using approved procedures and equipment.
Disassemble, clean, repair, lubricate, and reassemble valve systems to customer, industry, and regulatory specifications.
Replace defective components, including safety valves, ball valves, rupture discs, flow valves, and related hardware.
Interpret repair instructions, drawings, customer specifications, and work orders to ensure repairs meet quality requirements.
Complete documentation, inspection records, test results, invoicing information, and work orders accurately and on time.
Maintain required certifications and demonstrate knowledge of applicable AAR rules and regulations.
Follow company safety procedures and quality standards.
Perform additional duties and responsibilities as assigned.