Valve Technician Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• High school graduate or GED.
• Mechanically inclined and familiar with using hand tools and torque wrenches.
• Able to read and comprehend basic drawings and scope of work.
• Basic math skills, including addition and subtraction.
• Able to lift up to 50 pounds on a continuous basis.
• Able to read and comprehend the requirements of the VLS Quality Assurance Manual and Procedure, as well as customer and regulatory requirements.
• Prior experience with bubble leak tests.
• Prior experience with bench testing valves.
• Prior experience with valve removal or reassembly.
• Prior experience working with orders, inventory logs, and calibration logs.
• Able to stand for long periods with limited breaks.
• Able to work in extreme temperatures and elements for an extended period.
• Able to work Monday through Friday during day hours and overtime, including weekends, as needed.
• Able to work in confined spaces and at elevated heights of 15 feet off the ground.
• Able to climb a railcar side ladder 15 feet off the ground.
• Must pass a physical, drug screen, and background check.

Responsibilities

• Follow valve repair procedures and instructions.
• Disassemble and reassemble valves according to instructions.
• Review work orders and procedures, including customer-specific requirements, to select proper replacement parts and follow instructions.
• Complete the bubble leak procedure.
• Understand and follow the valve bench testing procedure.
• Complete work orders, inventory logs, and calibration logs.
• Perform other duties as assigned.