Valve Service Technician

TEXAS PIPE AND SUPPLY COMPANY • Houston, TX

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Repair ball, gate, globe, check and butterfly valves, or actuators in facility or customer plant locations. Mechanically and electrically troubleshoot, inspect, and test valves at specified job worksites. Perform pre-testing, disassembly, cleaning, in process inspection, lapping, painting, assembly, testing, and final inspection on various types of valves and actuation. Complete field service reports and submit to job coordinator upon completion of work. Understanding of pneumatic and digital controls. Ability and knowledge to reference appropriate valve manuals for repair requirements. Exhibit an ability to effectively communicate with plant personnel regarding valve and instrumentation equipment and customer requirements. Obtain all site specific and safety related training to perform valve repair services. Maintain driver eligibility and regular preventative maintenance on company owned vehicle. Assist others as required. Job duties are subject to change as directed by management.

Requirements

• High School diploma/GED required
• 2+ years of previous valve production or repair experience required
• Good communication/customer service skills
• Willing to help in other areas of department as necessary
• Experience in reading blueprints, and other technical diagrams
• Must be able to lift objects weighing up to 50lbs
• Must be able to stand, kneel, and walk for long periods of time
• Able to work in abnormal (heat/cold/clean room) operating conditions

Nice To Haves

• 2-year Associate Degree in a mechanical field is preferred

Responsibilities

• Repair ball, gate, globe, check and butterfly valves, or actuators in facility or customer plant locations.
• Mechanically and electrically troubleshoot, inspect, and test valves at specified job worksites.
• Perform pre-testing, disassembly, cleaning, in process inspection, lapping, painting, assembly, testing, and final inspection on various types of valves and actuation.
• Complete field service reports and submit to job coordinator upon completion of work.
• Reference appropriate valve manuals for repair requirements.
• Communicate with plant personnel regarding valve and instrumentation equipment and customer requirements.
• Obtain all site specific and safety related training to perform valve repair services.
• Maintain driver eligibility and regular preventative maintenance on company owned vehicle.
• Assist others as required.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED