Valve Technician

King's Energy Services Ltd; Dawson Creek; On-site; CAD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the energy sector is seeking a Valve Technician to ensure the service and repair of pressure relief device valves. The role involves cleaning, inspecting, and testing valves, while adhering to safety and quality standards. Candidates should possess a mechanical aptitude, attention to detail, and a commitment to safety. The position requires teamwork and may involve travel to different branches. A high school diploma and relevant certifications are preferred.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of Safety Relief Valve servicing preferred.
• Strong comprehension and memory for technical specifications.

Responsibilities

• Cleaning, inspecting, and assembling valves according to specifications.
• Testing valves to ensure compliance with codes.
• Maintaining quality control and documentation.

Skills

Mechanical Aptitude

Attention to Detail

Basic Computer Skills

Mathematical Skills

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

Forklift

Overhead Crane

First Aid Certification

H2S Alive Certification

CSO Certification

Job description

The Valve Technician is involved in all aspects of service and repair of pressure relief device valves. This is an all-encompassing role including adherence to quality and safety processes and procedures, as well as servicing of valves and general shop / equipment maintenance activities. As a Valve Technician, you will be part of a team of individuals committed to delivering a high standard of quality and operational excellence.

What you will be responsible for :

Reporting directly to the PSV Team Lead or Branch Manager depending on branch location.

Cleaning valves for inspection, with the use of solvents and tools.

Inspecting internal parts including measurement and documentation of critical dimensions.

Entering information for valves into a computer tracking system.

Assembling valves in accordance with OEM specs using various tools.

Testing of valves to code and specifications ensuring compliance.

Painting and tagging valves to like new condition and sealing valves in accordance to code.

Travelling to other branch locations or working on the mobile onsite to meet operational needs.

Willing to be put into an on-call rotation.

Quality Control to ensure all the paperwork and tags are correct and verifying against paperwork and computer system information.

Success in this role will come from :

Having a mechanical aptitude and a commitment to safety and quality.

The ability to work in a fast-past, team environment.

Possessing basic computer and math skills.

Exceptional accuracy with attention to detail.

Having integrity, professionalism, positivity, and passion.

Strong comprehension and memory when reading, understanding, and following technical specifications for the assembly, tear-down and repair of equipment.

Our interest will be piqued by :

Minimum 2 years of Safety Relief Valve servicing preferred.

Knowledge of repair and testing of Safety Relief Valves.

A High School Diploma or equivalent.

Valid Driver’s License with clean driver’s abstract required.

Any of the following : Forklift, Overhead Crane, First Aid, H2S Alive, CSO current safety certificates.

Ability to lift lbs.

Working Conditions :

Shop and field environments also with potential to travel to other branches or work on the onsite mobile unit.

Must be available during busy turnaround schedules.

Very hands-on role with standing for long periods and frequent kneeling, lifting, bending daily.

Exposure to sudden loud noises (pops / bangs), harsh cleaning chemicals (Varsol), etc.

Steel-toed boots required.

8 : AM – 5 : PM Monday to Friday, overtime and weekends as required.

Will work into an on-call rotation schedule.

Annual holiday shop shutdowns.

Required to pass a pre-employment drug test as this is considered a safety-sensitive position.

Pre-access drug testing for fieldwork may also be required as requested throughout the duration of employment.