Automated Valve Asset & Reliability Lead

John H. Carter Company, Inc.; Baton Rouge (LA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

John H. Carter Company, Inc. in Baton Rouge seeks a seasoned valve maintenance engineer to lead reliability improvements for automated valves and related equipment in industrial plants.

You will develop improvement plans, perform RCFA, create comprehensive work packages, review drawings, and coordinate with maintenance, operations, and vendors. A strong background in control valves, instrumentation, and CMMS is required.

Qualifications

• Five or more years of experience in control valve maintenance.
• Five or more years of scheduling software, MS Office, and CMMS experience.
• Five years direct valve and instrumentation experience in industrial plants.

Responsibilities

• Reviews and improves site standards for automated valves and related equipment.
• Develop automated valve improvement plans aligned with site goals.
• Provide leadership and oversight for the equipment record system and data quality.
• Track KPIs for the equipment class and analyze improvement opportunities.
• Identify and evaluate technology upgrades with favorable benefit/cost ratios.
• Provide planning support and field troubleshooting during startups, shutdowns, or unit upsets.
• Serve as a technical consultant and be available outside normal hours as needed.
• Conduct field walk-downs to document job requirements and safety hazards.
• Create and maintain comprehensive work packages with man-hours, crafts, parts, and drawings.
• Maintain professional image and ensure compliance with company policies.

Skills

Valve maintenance

Industrial instrumentation

Computer literacy

Education

Vocational/Technical training

Tools

SAP

Maximo

MS Office

CMMS

Job description

John H. Carter Company, Inc. in Baton Rouge seeks a seasoned valve maintenance engineer to lead reliability improvements for automated valves and related equipment in industrial plants.

You will develop improvement plans, perform RCFA, create comprehensive work packages, review drawings, and coordinate with maintenance, operations, and vendors. A strong background in control valves, instrumentation, and CMMS is required.