Valve Technician

Ovation Holdings•Tulsa, OK

17h•Hybrid

About The Position

VSI is looking for a hands-on Industrial Valve Technician to support maintenance, repair, and testing operations for customers across multiple industrial and power generation facilities. This role is a great fit for mechanically inclined individuals who enjoy troubleshooting equipment, working in the field, and traveling to customer sites during outages and maintenance projects. Technicians will work alongside experienced teams performing valve repair, inspection, testing, and rebuilding services in both shop and onsite environments.

Requirements

Mechanical or industrial maintenance experience preferred
Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills
Ability to read technical drawings and specifications
Experience using hand tools, power tools, and measuring instruments
Comfortable working independently and in team environments
Strong work ethic and attention to detail
High school diploma or equivalent required
Ability to travel approximately 40–50% of the time
Willingness to work overtime, weekends, and outage schedules
Ability to lift tools, equipment, and valve components
Comfortable working in industrial settings, confined spaces, and elevated work areas
Ability to work indoors and outdoors in varying weather conditions

Nice To Haves

Previous valve repair or rotating equipment experience is a plus
Technical certifications or trade school training are beneficial

Responsibilities

Inspect, repair, rebuild, and maintain industrial valves and related components
Work with a variety of valve types including: Safety relief valves, Control valves, Gate valves, Globe valves, Ball valves
Diagnose issues such as leakage, worn trim, pressure loss, or mechanical failures
Perform disassembly, cleaning, lapping, machining support, reassembly, and testing
Conduct valve testing and calibration procedures to verify performance and compliance
Utilize measuring tools and testing equipment to ensure proper tolerances and functionality
Document repair findings, pressure settings, and inspection results
Travel to industrial customer sites to support outages, shutdowns, and emergency repair work
Perform onsite troubleshooting and repair work safely and efficiently
Represent the company professionally while working at customer facilities
Complete service reports and repair documentation accurately
Work closely with supervisors, engineers, project managers, and fellow technicians
Communicate repair recommendations and technical findings clearly
Follow all company safety policies and customer site procedures
Ensure repairs meet applicable quality and industry standards including ASME and NBIC guidelines where applicable
Maintain a clean and organized work environment