Repair Technician

Midwest Valve Services, LLC • Des Moines, IA

3d • $23 - $32 • Hybrid

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. Average travel time is up to 50-60% (Monday-Friday) over the course of the year. This means local travel to customer sites to perform on-site work and travel as needed throughout the Midwest. Spring and Fall are outage seasons and are the busy travel times of the year. Weekends and afterhours work may be required, up to 20% of the time. Overnight travel is required.

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
• Other duties as required

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