Field & Shop PRV Technician: Testing & Repair Expert

JobDiva, Inc.; Odessa (TX); Hybrid; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

JobDiva, Inc. seeks an experienced Pressure Relief Valve Technician in Odessa, TX to inspect, test, repair, calibrate, and certify pressure relief valves in industrial environments. The role involves both shop work and field service using a specialized testing trailer.

The ideal candidate has strong mechanical troubleshooting skills, experience with valve testing equipment, and knowledge of ASME and API standards. Travel within a two- to three-hour radius of Odessa is required.

Qualifications

• Technical education or at least two years of hands-on experience with pressure relief valves, safety relief valves, control valves, or related industrial equipment.
• Direct experience inspecting, testing, repairing, or calibrating pressure relief valves.
• Strong mechanical troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
• Knowledge of ASME and API standards.
• Experience using valve testing, pressure-testing, and calibration equipment.
• Ability to read technical specifications and repair procedures.
• Strong attention to detail and accurate documentation skills.
• Basic proficiency with Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Strong communication and customer-service skills.
• Ability to travel and work overtime, weekends, or extended hours when needed.

Responsibilities

• Inspect, disassemble, clean, repair, reassemble, and test pressure relief valves.
• Perform set-pressure, seat-leakage, calibration, and functional testing.
• Troubleshoot valve failures, leakage, and mechanical performance issues.
• Identify required repairs, replacement parts, and recommended corrective actions.
• Complete valve certifications and detailed service reports.
• Document as-found conditions, repairs performed, parts used, and final test results.
• Participate in shop repairs, field service calls, and mobile PRV testing campaigns.
• Communicate technical findings and repair recommendations to customers and internal teams.
• Maintain assigned tools, testing equipment, and service documentation.
• Follow all safety, quality, ASME, API, and customer-site requirements.

Skills

Mechanical troubleshooting

Problem-solving

Communication skills

Customer-service

Reading technical specifications

Independence / self-motivation

Teamwork

Microsoft Word basics

Microsoft Excel basics

Education

Technical education

Technical degree or specialized maintenance training

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Valve testing equipment

Calibration equipment

Job description

JobDiva, Inc. seeks an experienced Pressure Relief Valve Technician in Odessa, TX to inspect, test, repair, calibrate, and certify pressure relief valves in industrial environments. The role involves both shop work and field service using a specialized testing trailer.

The ideal candidate has strong mechanical troubleshooting skills, experience with valve testing equipment, and knowledge of ASME and API standards. Travel within a two- to three-hour radius of Odessa is required.