Valve / Actuator Technician - Seasonal Workforce

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

27d

About The Position

The Valve / Actuator Technician performs disassembly, inspection, machining, assembly, calibration, testing, and preparation for shipment of control valves, actuators, regulators, and relief valves. The technician follows sales orders, customer data sheets, repair instructions, test reports, specifications, OEM manuals, applicable code requirements, and factory or customer requirements. The role includes calibrating and troubleshooting pneumatic and digital positioners and controllers, completing required quality-control documentation and test reports, and maintaining safe work practices and workmanship standards. The technician also supports colleagues, builds relationships with internal and external customers, travels when required, and maintains regular, predictable attendance. This position has three levels, with progression based on knowledge, skills, abilities, growth, and competency assessments. Duties may change at management's discretion to address business needs, customer demands, or other relevant circumstances.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Basic knowledge of control valves, pneumatic safety systems, and rotary valves.
Ability to read and understand customer data specification sheets for final assembly of control valves and regulators.
Basic knowledge of industrial regulators and pneumatic positioners and controllers commonly used on control valves.
Ability to use basic hand and pneumatic tools safely and confidently.
Ability to work independently in a self-directed field or shop environment.
Ability to read and record measurements using tools such as manual torque wrenches, dial and Vernier calipers, micrometers, thread gauges, tape measures, and scales.
TWIC, OSHA Safety, Security Passport.
Valid state-issued driver's license.
Demonstrated ethics, values, integrity, professionalism, customer service, and mechanical aptitude.
Ability to communicate professionally and in an organized manner in writing and verbally.
Moderate computer skills, self-direction, initiative, and problem-solving ability.

Nice To Haves

At least two years of experience in the valve repair industry is preferred.
Experience bending and running tubing is preferred.

Responsibilities

Read and interpret sales orders, customer data sheets, repair order instructions, test reports, specifications, OEM manuals, and special customer requirements.
Safely disassemble and assemble control valves, including sliding-stem, rotary ball, rotary butterfly, high-performance rotary butterfly, gate, globe, check, and soft-seated ball valves.
Safely disassemble pneumatic sliding-stem and rotary piston actuators, as well as single-acting spring-and-diaphragm actuators.
Evaluate, identify, organize, and segregate parts; perform chemical-solvent cleaning when needed.
Inspect assembly parts and verify critical dimensions where required.
Complete quality-control sheets with required dates, sign-offs, and status information.
Perform machining processes such as drilling and pinning valve-plug stems with a drill press or pneumatic tools, and polishing flange and sealing surfaces with a hand grinder.
Assemble control valves, install stem packing, attach actuators, set valve travel and actuator bench set, and connect positioners, controllers, and other accessories with tubing.
Calibrate, tube, and troubleshoot pneumatic and digital positioners and controllers according to factory and customer specifications.
Test control valves according to applicable code requirements using manufacturer manuals and compressed air, water, or nitrogen; complete detailed test reports.
Disassemble and assemble direct-operated and pilot-operated regulators and relief valves.
Perform spring, orifice, and body changes; test regulators and relief valves; and set them to the required set points.
Tag, seal, prime, paint, palletize, and prepare products for shipment while protecting tags, flanges, and threaded areas and following safety and paint-waste disposal requirements.
Uphold JHC Total Customer Commitment standards and actively support colleagues.
Build and maintain effective internal and external relationships.
Travel as needed throughout the Gulf Coast region and maintain regular, predictable attendance.