Valve Technician - Control and Isolation Valves

Puffer-Sweiven•Houston, TX

20h•Onsite

About The Position

For over 80 years, Puffer-Sweiven has set the standard in equipment and services for process control, automation, safety, and reliability. We help process-intensive facilities run more efficiently and safely by delivering quality products, technical support, and knowledgeable staff to implement the needed process solutions — with the goal of exceeding customer expectations. Our dedication brings the most advanced products and services to our customers throughout the Central and Gulf Coast regions of Texas. As an Emerson Impact Partner, we offer a broad base of superior solutions including the top product lines for a given application. Our specialties at Puffer-Sweiven include: Process Control & Safety Systems, Control Valves & Regulators, Isolation Valves & Actuation, Oil & Gas Automation, Reliability Solutions & Services, Pressure Management, Specialty Pumps & Rotating Equipment, Instrumentation, Maintenance & Repair Services.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
5 to 8 years of experience required, including specific experience with valve and/or other process instrumentation equipment assembly.
Repair, testing, calibration experience required
Good computer skills.

Nice To Haves

Experience with Motor Operated Valves (MOV) preferred.
Prior manual machine operating experience strongly preferred
Mechanical and Electrical experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Tests and assemble valves by following manufacturers’ assembly procedures, work orders or other customer specifications.
Documents the testing (test reports) and repair of the equipment.
May communicate with customers directly to discuss the status of the repairs and tests.
Clean corrosive and other deposits from serviceable parts using solvents, wire brushes or sandblaster.
Paints valve, fittings and other devices using spray gun.
Required to work at main facility to tear down, decontaminate, assemble, repair, and test equipment.
Position, fit or align valve parts on workbench, floor or machine following manufacturers’ assembly procedures, work orders or other customer specifications.
Position and fasten components together with bolts, screws, speed clips, rivets or other fasteners.
Adjust, repair, and/or replace defective product parts.
Inspect, test and verify accuracy of assembled unit for conformance to standards and customer requirements.
Report defective materials or questionable conditions to Production Supervisors.
Record all test results.
Lift, load, and move supplies and finish product between storage and work area.
Assists in setting up field test equipment for testing valves in the field.
Label product with identifying data.
Follow safety procedures and regulations.
Maintain the work area and equipment in a clean and orderly condition.
Performs other related duties other departments as required.