Technician - Starting at $22/hr base pay!

ROBERT E MASON & ASSOCIATES INC•Richmond, VA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Robert E. Mason & Associates, Inc. is a 100% Employee-Owned company with two divisions: R.E. Mason and Apperture Solutions. R.E. Mason is an Emerson Impact Partner providing industry-leading process equipment and service for process control, automation, safety, and reliability to industries like Chemical, Pharmaceutical & Life Sciences, Power & Utilities, Food & Beverage, and Pulp & Paper. Apperture Solutions offers technology-independent professional consulting and implementation services, including Data Enablement, Production Optimization, Operations Management, and other value-added services. The Valve Repair Technician position is responsible for the repair, assembly, calibration, and diagnostics of all types of valves, actuators, and related instruments.

Requirements

Excellent communication (verbal & written), interpersonal and customer relations skills - exhibit an ability to effectively communicate with plant personnel.
Time Management Skills
Teamwork
Functional/Technical Skills
Mechanical Ability/Aptitude
Problem Solving
Troubleshooting
Ability to stay task focused
Must be able to work off hours, weekends, and OT on a short notice basis based on business needs
Knowledge of rigging, lifting and moving heavy and awkward products.
Able to work in abnormal (heat/cold/clean room) operating conditions.
Must be able to operate repair equipment namely; overhead cranes, forklifts, sand blasters, seat facing machines, lift assist devices and power tools.
High school diploma
Industrial plant experience
Nuclear experience or 3+ years valve related experience
Basic computer skills
Standing – long periods of time
Walking – long periods of time
Sitting
Kneeling – long periods of time
Reaching Overhead
Climbing
Pushing and Pulling
Use of hand tools and power tools
Lifting – 50 Pounds
Driving

Responsibilities

Evaluate and repair control, safety, relief, gate, globe, check, ball, butterfly and plug valves.
Evaluate and repair pneumatic, hydraulic and electric actuators.
Perform pre-testing, disassembly, cleaning, in-process inspection, machining, lapping, surface preparation, painting, assembly, testing, and final inspection on various types of valves and actuators at R.E. Mason authorized repair facilities and customer locations.
Calibrate and test valves, related instruments and process instrumentation.
Assemble new and repaired equipment.
Document repair, testing and assembly activities - cause of failure, actions taken, parts used, etc.
Provide customer communication including technical assistance, troubleshooting and determining disposition of repairs.
Adhere to all safety, quality and company rules/regulations.
Maintain excellent housekeeping standards.
Participate and be involved in Safety, Quality and Activities Committees.
Execute work in adherence to the guidelines stated under a National Board VR/UV program.
Reference appropriate technical sources.
Complete site specific safety requirements.
Maintain driver eligibility.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

Participation in the Employee Stock Ownership Program (ESOP)
Retirement plan, including a Safe Harbor contribution
Medical / Dental / Vision Insurance
Employer paid Life Insurance and Long-Term Disability Insurance
Generous paid leave options that include vacation time, sick leave, personal leave time, R.E. Mason Way Half Day, paid Jury Duty, and paid Bereavement Leave
Paid Parental Leave
Paid company holidays
Career Development Program
Retirement and Financial Wellness program
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Alternative/Hybrid Work Schedules