Industrial Valve Technician — Field & Shop, Travel & OT

Ovation Holdings Inc.; Joliet (IL); On-site; USD 72,000 - 88,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Travel allowance

Company-paid lodging and airfare while

Paid time off (PTO)

10 paid holidays

Medical, dental & vision insurance

Job summary

Ovation Holdings Inc. seeks a Valve Technician to install, inspect, test, troubleshoot, and repair a variety of industrial valves across power, manufacturing, oil & gas, and chemical sectors.

The role blends shop and field service with travel up to 50% and involves documenting results and maintaining safety standards. The ideal candidate has strong mechanical aptitude, hands-on valve experience, and the ability to read blueprints.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• 2+ years mechanical/industrial maintenance experience preferred.
• Experience repairing or maintaining industrial valves or similar equipment.
• Ability to read blueprints, technical drawings, and manuals.
• Experience using precision measuring tools (calipers, micrometers, dial indicators).
• Strong attention to detail and teamwork.

Responsibilities

• Install, inspect, troubleshoot, repair, and maintain a variety of industrial valves.
• Test, calibrate, and verify valve performance to specs and standards.
• Diagnose mechanical issues and perform corrective repairs.
• Perform preventive and predictive maintenance to minimize downtime.
• Collaborate with supervisors, engineers, and project managers to complete projects safely.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Troubleshooting

Blueprint reading

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Calipers

Micrometers

Dial indicators

Job description

Ovation Holdings Inc. seeks a Valve Technician to install, inspect, test, troubleshoot, and repair a variety of industrial valves across power, manufacturing, oil & gas, and chemical sectors.

The role blends shop and field service with travel up to 50% and involves documenting results and maintaining safety standards. The ideal candidate has strong mechanical aptitude, hands-on valve experience, and the ability to read blueprints.