Valve Technician- Houma, LA (Land and Offshore)

Quality Process Services•Houma, LA

About The Position

Quality Process Services (QPS) is seeking two experienced Valve Technicians in Houma, Louisiana, to inspect, troubleshoot, repair, rebuild, calibrate, and test oil and gas production valves. Work includes shop-based assignments and field service at onshore and offshore customer facilities. Technicians must be able to diagnose problems and perform repairs primarily independently. The role includes maintenance and repair of production valves, pressure and functional testing, calibration, documentation, and communication of equipment issues and job progress. Technicians perform valve rebuilding and testing in the shop and maintenance and repairs at customer facilities, traveling to onshore and offshore job sites as assigned. They must follow company and customer safety policies. The work schedule varies depending on customer assignments. Current employees average 50 or more hours per week, but hours are not guaranteed. Pay is hourly and based on experience. A vehicle allowance is provided; per diem and paid hotel accommodations are available for overnight land assignments.

Requirements

At least three years of experience working with production valves in the oil and gas industry.
Strong mechanical aptitude and experience troubleshooting actuators, positioners, and associated valve components.
Ability to use hand tools, power tools, and precision measuring equipment, and to read technical drawings and schematics.
Ability to diagnose valve issues, troubleshoot, and complete repairs primarily independently with minimal supervision.
Willingness to travel and work on land and offshore assignments.
Ability to complete required safety training and certifications; QPS can provide necessary training.

Nice To Haves

Experience with Fisher Control Valves, Cameron Ball Valves, General Twin Seal Valves, and/or 4-Way Valves.

Responsibilities

Inspect, disassemble, troubleshoot, repair, reassemble, and test production valves.
Perform maintenance and repairs on Fisher Control Valves, Cameron Ball Valves, General Twin Seal Valves, and 4-Way Valves.
Identify worn, damaged, or malfunctioning valve components and recommend appropriate repairs.
Use hand tools, power tools, gauges, calipers, and testing equipment to perform repairs and inspections.
Perform pressure, leak, and functional testing; calibrate valves and related components; and verify proper operation according to applicable procedures and standards.
Document inspections, repairs, testing results, and materials used.
Communicate equipment issues, repair recommendations, and job progress to supervisors.
Follow company and customer safety policies while working at land and offshore facilities.
Perform valve maintenance and repairs at customer facilities and valve rebuilding and testing in the shop.
Travel to onshore and offshore customer job sites as assigned.