Valve Technician/ General Helper

VLS Environmental Solutions, LLC • Victoria, TX

55d • Onsite

About The Position

VLS Environmental Solutions, LLC, is a recognized leader in providing sustainability solutions, with three divisions providing industry-leading services. With a mission to innovate solutions to meet clients' sustainability goals, VLS has over 1,200 employees in 40+ locations across North America.

Waste Services
VLS Waste Services provides customized waste processing solutions for hazardous and non-hazardous industrial and commercial waste, including landfill diversion and sustainability programs, solidification of liquid waste, recycling, wastewater treatment, and waste sequestration.

Railcar Services
VLS Railcar Cleaning and Repair Services division provides specialty cleaning services for difficult-to-clean products, including chemicals, pressurized gases, and comprehensive repair services for certified full-service repairs, tank car qualifications, and maintenance.

Marine Services
VLS Marine Services division offers state-of-the-art barge cleaning, repair, and gas-free facilities for various chemical solvents and downstream petroleum products.

Requirements

• High school graduate or GED
• Mechanically inclined and familiar using hand tools and torque wrenches
• Able to read and comprehend basic drawings and scope of work
• Possess basic math skills, addition, and subtraction
• Able to lift up to 50 pounds on a continuous basis
• Read and comprehend the requirements of the VLS Quality Assurance Manual and Procedure, as well as the customer and regulatory requirements
• Prior experience with bubble leak tests
• Prior experience with bench testing valves
• Prior experience with valve removal or reassembly
• Prior experience working with orders and inventory logs and calibration logs
• Able to stand for long periods of time with limited breaks
• Work in extreme temperatures and elements for an extended period of time
• Ability to work Monday through Friday day hours must be able to work overtime including weekends as needed.
• Must be able to work in confined spaces and at elevated heights (15 feet off the ground)
• Must be able to climb up a railcar side ladder (15 feet off the ground)
• Must be able to pass a physical, drug screen, and background check

Responsibilities

• Install, repair, and maintain mechanical regulating and controlling devices, safety, and flow valves.
• Focus on the valve repair procedure and able to follow instructions.
• Focus on disassembly and reassembly process of valves and able to follow instructions.
• Review work orders and procedures including customer specifics to use proper replacement parts while following specific instructions.
• Complete the bubble leak procedure.
• Understand and be knowledgeable regarding the valve bench testing procedure and able to follow it.
• Complete work orders, inventory logs, and calibration logs.
• Other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

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