Valve Technician

ERL Inc. • Channelview, TX

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About The Position

The Valve Technician performs hands-on maintenance, troubleshooting, assessment, testing, and repair of valves and actuators, including pressure safety valves (PSVs). Work is performed in a workshop and/or at customer sites, with duties and level of responsibility based on the technician’s skill level. The role includes using certified test equipment, machining materials or parts, interpreting schematics and manuals, and completing required quality documentation. The technician must ensure work and materials comply with manufacturer specifications and make failure-assessment recommendations to the on-site ERL supervisor when required.

The position operates in environments ranging from a workshop to heavy-industry facilities. It involves using a variety of tools and processes, frequent lifting of objects weighing up to 80 pounds, and standing for extended periods. The employee must pass an initial alcohol and drug test and comply with company policies, including the Drug and Alcohol Policy, to remain employed. Loose-fitting clothing and jewelry are not permitted, and long hair must be tied back.

Requirements

• Trade school diploma/certification or equivalent years of experience.
• Good interpersonal skills for daily interaction with customers and fellow employees.
• Understanding of pressure and ability to service valves in a production environment.
• Familiarity with NBIC, ANSI, and ASME codes and their applications.
• Basic understanding of electrical wiring schematics and P&IDs.
• Ability to read and interpret maintenance and repair manuals for troubleshooting and repairing mechanical assemblies.
• Ability to organize and prioritize workload to maximize efficiency.
• Ability to work in environments ranging from a workshop to an on-site heavy-industry facility.
• Ability to frequently lift objects weighing up to 80 pounds and stand for extended periods.
• Must pass an initial alcohol and drug test and adhere to company policies, including the Drug and Alcohol Policy.
• Must not wear loose-fitting clothing or jewelry; long hair must be tied back.

Nice To Haves

• Operational experience in the oil and gas industry related to system operations and valves.
• Additional mechanical skills, including machining and welding.
• Strong analytical skills and ability to troubleshoot and diagnose systemic problems.
• Willingness to be trained in skills other than the primary skill.

Responsibilities

• Work with customer plant personnel and ERL personnel to troubleshoot, assess, maintain, test, and repair valves and actuators in workshops and/or on-site.
• Test PSVs using certified test equipment and complete required VR program QA/QC documentation when qualified.
• Disassemble, inspect, report on, clean, and reassemble valves and actuators.
• Machine materials and/or parts using various machining equipment.
• Ensure work and materials used comply with manufacturer specifications.
• Read and interpret schematics for assembly, repair, and reassembly, and complete applicable quality documentation in paper or electronic form.
• Perform failure assessments and make recommendations to the on-site ERL supervisor as required.
• Conduct day-to-day and routine safety observations and inspections.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed