Valve Technician

• 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.
• Document repair, testing and assembly activities - cause of failure, actions taken, parts used, etc.
• Set up and take down of required repair equipment on site and in the shop.
• Customer communication - technical assistance, troubleshooting and determining disposition of repairs.
• 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.
• Maintain a clean work environment
• Participation and involvement in Safety and Quality programs.

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

• Lift objects weighing up to 44lbs
• Turning and twisting while lifting or moving
• Navigate/climb stairs, ladders and scaffolding at client and customer sites at least 10- 30 feet in the air and sometimes higher

• Overnight travel required
• Work is performed at Control Southern repair facilities and customer locations.

• Preferred 1-3 years industry related experience (i.e. valve, pump or actuator) and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and Welding and machining ability is a plus
• A valid driver's license and the ability to be insured on company insurance
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  Required Competencies

  
  
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  Excellent communication (verbal & written), interpersonal and customer relations skills - exhibit an ability to effectively communicate with plant personnel.

  
  
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  Time Management Skills

  
  
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  Teamwork

  
  
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  Functional/Technical Skills

  
  
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  Mechanical Ability/Aptitude

  
  
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  Problem Solving/Troubleshooting

  
  
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  Ability to stay task focused

  
  
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  Must be able to work off hours, weekends, and OT on a short notice basis based on business needs

  
  
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  Knowledge of rigging, lifting and moving heavy and awkward products.

  
  
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  Able to work in abnormal (heat/cold/clean room) operating conditions.

  
  
• Must be able operate repair equipment namely, overhead cranes, forklifts, sand blasters, seat facing machines, lift assist devices and power tools.