Valve Technician

Emerson • Gonzales, LA

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About The Position

Are you ready to play an integral role in the Lifecycle Services model at Emerson? We have an exciting opportunity for you! As a Valve Technician, you will be responsible for the teardown, repair, assembly, calibration, and diagnostics—using Flowscanner—of various brands of control valves and instruments. This role also includes completing associated paperwork, conducting valve diagnostics, and working with digital control technologies such as AMS and DeltaV. You will primarily work in a shop environment, with occasional field service as needed!

Requirements

• High School diploma and 2+ year of consistent working experience
• Ability to prioritize competing demands and meet deadlines
• Strong attention to detail and problem-solving skills
• Experience in the process control industry is a plus
• Knowledge of analyzing, evaluating, diagnosing, and resolving equipment or process related problems is strongly preferred

Nice To Haves

• Mechanical related Associates degree a plus
• Demonstrated mechanical aptitude with the ability to troubleshoot, repair, and maintain machinery and equipment, ensuring optimal performance and minimal downtime.
• Proven ability to quickly learn proprietary systems
• Strong communication skills both oral and written
• Understanding or work experience with Fisher and Final Control product preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assembly of new equipment or repaired equipment.
• Documentation of repair / testing / assembly activities – cause of failure, actions taken, parts used, labor hours, etc
• Various inventory control responsibilities - stocking shelves, pulling parts, cycle counting, accurate documentation of inventory transactions.
• Customer communication – technical assistance, troubleshooting, quoting / determining disposition of repairs.
• Disassembly, cleanup and evaluation of parts.
• Surface preparation and painting assemblies and parts.
• Nameplate stamping and tagging.
• Boxing / shipping of old and new parts.
• Crating and packaging when required.
• Final inspection and completion of inspection report.
• Signing and documenting date compliance sheets.
• Adherence to all safety, quality, company rules and regulations.
• Responsible for personal safety and those around them.
• Can maintain excellent housekeeping standards.
• Participation in field service calls, as required, at customer sites. May require overnight stays from time to time.
• Participation and involvement in Safety, Quality and Activities Committees.

Benefits

• At Emerson, we prioritize a workplace where every employee is valued, respected, and empowered to grow.
• We foster an environment that encourages innovation, collaboration, and diverse perspectives—because we know that great ideas come from great teams.
• Our commitment to ongoing career development and growing an inclusive culture ensures you have the support to thrive.
• Whether through mentorship, training, or leadership opportunities, we invest in your success so you can make a lasting impact.
• We believe diverse teams, working together are key to driving growth and delivering business results.
• We recognize the importance of employee wellbeing.
• We prioritize providing flexible, competitive benefits plans to meet you and your family’s physical, mental, financial, and social needs.
• We provide a variety of medical insurance plans, with dental and vision coverage, Employee Assistance Program, 401(k), tuition reimbursement, employee resource groups, recognition, and much more.
• Our culture offers flexible time off plans, including paid parental leave (maternal and paternal), vacation and holiday leave.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 1-10 employees