Field Valve Service Technician

Elevate Human Capital; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Elevate Human Capital is seeking a Field Valve Service Technician for a client in the South Houston, TX area. You will repair and service various valves or actuators at customer sites, troubleshoot both mechanically and electrically, and perform complete field tasks including testing and final inspection.

Responsibilities include documenting field service work, communicating with plant personnel, and adhering to safety and site training requirements.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED (2-year degree preferred)
• Up to 25% travel requirement
• 2+ years valve production or repair experience
• Reading blueprints and technical diagrams required
• Must lift up to 50 lbs and stand/kneel/walk for long periods
• Ability to work in heat/cold/clean room environments

Responsibilities

• Repair ball, gate, globe, check and butterfly valves or actuators at worksites.
• Troubleshoot, inspect, and test valves mechanically and electrically.
• Perform pre-testing, disassembly, cleaning, inspection, assembly, testing and final inspection on valves.
• Submit field service reports to job coordinator upon completion.
• Communicate effectively with plant personnel and customers.
• Maintain company vehicle and complete site safety training.

Skills

Valve repair

Blueprint reading

Troubleshooting

Customer service

Team player

Education

High School diploma or GED

Associate degree in mechanical field preferred

Job description

EHC is currently looking for a FieldValve Service Technician for a client in the South Houston, TX area.

Overview:

• Repair ball, gate, globe, check and butterfly valves, or actuators in facility or customer plant locations.
• Mechanically and electrically troubleshoot, inspect, and test valves at specified job worksites.
• Perform pre-testing, disassembly, cleaning, in process inspection, lapping, painting, assembly, testing, and final inspection on various types of valves and actuation.
• Complete field service reports and submit to job coordinator upon completion of work.
• Understanding of pneumatic and digital controls.
• Ability and knowledge to reference appropriate valve manuals for repair requirements.
• Exhibit an ability to effectively communicate with plant personnel regarding valve and instrumentation equipment and customer requirements.
• Obtain all site specific and safety related training to perform valve repair services.
• Maintain driver eligibility and regular preventative maintenance on company owned vehicle.
• Assist others as required.
• Job duties are subject to change as directed by management.

Requirements:

• High School diploma/GED required, 2-year Associate Degree in a mechanical field is preferred.
• Up to 25% travel requirement.
• 2+ years of previous valve production or repair experience required.
• Good communication/customer service skills.
• Willing to help in other areas of department as necessary.
• Experience in reading blueprints, and other technical diagrams.
• Must be able to lift objects weighing up to 50lbs.
• Must be able to stand, kneel, and walk for long periods of time.
• Able to work in abnormal (heat/cold/clean room) operating conditions.