Valve / Actuator Technician - Seasonal Workforce

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

13d•Onsite

About The Position

This position is for a seasonal workforce as a Valve/Actuator Technician. The role involves the disassembly, assembly, evaluation, inspection, and testing of new control valves, regulators, and relief valves. The technician will also perform some machining processes and ensure all quality control standards and customer requirements are met. The position requires adherence to safety rules and company standards, with opportunities for travel within the Gulf Coast region. There are three levels within this job, with progression based on knowledge, skills, and abilities.

Requirements

High School or Equivalent
A minimum of 2 years in the valve repair industry preferred
Basic knowledge of Control Valves, Pneumatic Safety Systems, and Rotary Valves.
Ability to read and understand customer data spec sheets for final assembly of control valves and regulators.
Basic knowledge of industrial regulators.
Basic knowledge of various pneumatic positioners and controllers typically used on control valves.
Ability to use basic hand and pneumatic tools confidently and safely.
Working as a self-directed field/shop environment worker.
Experience with bending and running tubing is preferred.
Ability to read and record measurements using standard measuring tools such as manual torque wrenches, dial calipers, Vernier calipers, micrometers, thread gauges, tape measure, and scale.
TWIC, OSHA Safety, Security Passport
Valid State issued driver’s license
Demonstrate good Ethics, Values and Integrity
Professional in appearance and actions
Customer Service
Strong Mechanical Aptitude
Demonstrated ability to read, write and verbalize in a professional, organized manner
Moderate computer skills
Self-Starter and Self-Directed
Demonstrate problem solving abilities

Nice To Haves

A minimum of 2 years in the valve repair industry
Experience with bending and running tubing

Responsibilities

Perform disassembly and assembly of new control valves, including reading and interpreting sales orders and customer data sheets.
Safely disassemble various types of valves such as sliding stem, rotary ball, rotary butterfly, high performance rotary butterfly, bolted bonnet gate, globe, check, soft-seated ball, and pressure globe valves.
Safely disassemble various types of actuators including double acting pneumatic sliding stem piston, double acting pneumatic rotary piston, single acting sliding stem spring and diaphragm, and single acting rotary spring and diaphragm actuators.
Evaluate parts, maintain material awareness, mark parts correctly, maintain organization and segregation, and perform chemical solvent cleaning when needed.
Inspect parts for assembly, ensuring critical dimension requirements are met.
Complete all quality control sheets accurately.
Understand and comply with all special requirements for assembly, factories, and customer requirements.
Perform machining processes such as using a drill press or pneumatic tools for drilling and pinning stems, and using a hand grinder for polishing.
Safely assemble control valves from repair order instructions, customer test-report/specification sheets, and OEM IOM manuals, including calibration of positioners and controllers.
Install stem packing, attach actuators to valves, set correct valve travel and bench set on actuators.
Accurately and efficiently tube up positioners and controllers to the actuator and any accessories.
Safely test control valves according to applicable code test requirements using compressed air, water, and nitrogen, and complete test reports thoroughly.
Tube up, calibrate, and troubleshoot various pneumatic and digital positioners and controllers (e.g., Fisher 3582, 3610J, DVC6200, DVC2000, C1P, 2500).
Perform disassembly and assembly of new regulators and relief valves (direct operated and pilot operated).
Safely and accurately perform spring, orifice, and body changes to regulators and relief valves.
Safely and accurately test all regulators and relief valves.
Safely and accurately set regulators and relief valves to desired set points.
Tag, seal, and prepare products for shipping, including priming and painting while adhering to safety rules and proper waste disposal.
Ensure JHC TCC (Total Customer Commitment) standards are upheld.
Actively support JHC colleagues.
Build and cultivate solid relationships internally and externally.
Travel when required and applicable.
Maintain regular and predictable attendance.