Valve Technician

R.E. Mason•Richmond, VA

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

As a 100% Employee-Owned company, Robert E. Mason & Associates, Inc. believes our Associates are the foundation of both our customers’ and our success. Our strong company culture, and belief in continued investment in our Associates, has helped us realize long Associate tenures, as well as long lasting relationships with our customers. R.E. Mason is an Emerson Impact Partner covering North Carolina, South Carolina, and Virginia. Emerson is the global leader of process systems and solutions. R.E. Mason provides industry-leading process equipment and service for process control, automation, safety, and reliability. The industries served include Chemical, Pharmaceutical & Life Sciences, Power & Utilities, Food & Beverage, and Pulp & Paper. The Valve Repair Technician position is responsible for the repair, assembly, calibration, and diagnostics of all types of valves, actuators and related instruments in our Richmond location. This position offers the opportunity to develop advanced technical and mechanical skills through hands-on experience, continued training, and exposure to a wide variety of industrial equipment and customer applications. Associates in this role have opportunities for long-term career advancement and increased compensation growth as skills and experience develop. Additional overtime opportunities may also be available based on customer demand and business needs.

Requirements

Excellent communication (verbal & written), interpersonal and customer relations skills - exhibit an ability to effectively communicate with plant personnel.
Time Management Skills
Teamwork
Functional/Technical Skills
Mechanical Ability/Aptitude
Problem Solving
Troubleshooting
Ability to stay task focused
Must be able to work off hours, weekends, and OT on a short notice basis based on business needs
Knowledge of rigging, lifting and moving heavy and awkward products.
Able to work in abnormal (heat/cold/clean room) operating conditions.
Must to able operate repair equipment namely; overhead cranes, forklifts, sand blasters, seat facing machines, lift assist devices and power tools.
Desire to learn and expand technical trade-related skills.
High school diploma
Basic computer skills

Nice To Haves

Experience in an industrial, manufacturing, or plant environment
3+ years of valve-related experience or nuclear/regulated industry experience

Responsibilities

Evaluate and repair control, safety, relief, gate, globe, check, ball, butterfly and plug valves.
Evaluate and repair pneumatic, hydraulic and electric actuators.
Pre-testing, disassembly, cleaning, in-process inspection, machining, lapping, surface preparation, painting, assembly, testing, and final inspection on various types of valves and actuators.
Calibration and testing of valves, related instruments and process instrumentation.
Assembly of new and repaired equipment.
Document repair, testing and assembly activities - cause of failure, actions taken, parts used, etc.
Customer communication - technical assistance, troubleshooting and determining disposition of repairs.
Adherence to all safety, quality and company rules/regulations.
Maintain excellent housekeeping standards.
Participation and involvement in Safety, Quality and Activities Committees.
Execute work in adherence to the guidelines stated under a National Board VR/UV program.
Reference appropriate technical sources.
Complete site specific safety requirements.
Maintain driver eligibility.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

Participation in the Employee Stock Ownership Program (ESOP)
Retirement plan, including a Safe Harbor contribution
Medical / Dental / Vision Insurance
Employer paid Life Insurance and Long-Term Disability Insurance
Generous paid leave options that include vacation time, sick leave, personal leave time, R.E. Mason Way Half Day, paid Jury Duty, and paid Bereavement Leave
Paid Parental Leave
Paid company holidays
Career Development Program
Retirement and Financial Wellness program
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Alternative/Hybrid Work Schedules