Pipeline Technician

Industrial Valve Sales & Service; Eight Mile (AL); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(K) matching

Job summary

Industrial Valve Sales and Service is seeking a Pipeline Technician to maintain, assess, repair and test a range of valves at shop facilities and client sites. Travel to job sites is required; you will communicate updates to management and customers while adhering to OSHA and safety regulations.

Responsibilities include disassembly, cleaning, inspection, reassembly, and testing of valves, plus documenting job data and maintaining equipment. OSHA awareness and basic travel readiness are essential.

Qualifications

• Experience in valve maintenance or related mechanical field preferred.
• Ability to read and interpret technical specs and measurements.
• Willingness to travel to job sites and work in varying environments.

Responsibilities

• Follow safety and quality procedures.
• Read measuring and scaling devices.
• Clean, blast, and paint valve components.
• Collaborate with colleagues and mentor other technicians.
• Operate equipment (overhead hoist, blaster, parts washer, torch).
• Maintain a clean and organized work area.
• Document and enter job data.

Skills

Valve maintenance

Troubleshooting

Read measuring devices

Travel readiness

Safety compliance

Time management

Education

High school diploma or equivalent (preferred)

Tools

Overhead hoist operation

Hand tools

Power tools

Torch work

Job description

Description

For over fifty years, Industrial Valve Sales and Service has proudly serviced their customers across the county from their three locations in Alabama, Louisiana, and Tennessee. Since opening their first shop in 1975, Industrial Valve has been committed to delivering outstanding customer service and taking care of our employees. The company focuses on the sales, reconditioning, and repair of various types of valves for industries like power, chemical, and gas refining.

Job Overview

The Pipeline technician position will be responsible for the maintenance, assessment, repair and testing of various valves, including but not limited to ball valves, gate valves, butterfly valves, and safety relief valves. This position will perform disassembly, cleaning, inspection, measuring, reassembly, and testing of valves at shop facilities and client locations. The candidate should be able to communicate timely updates to management, co‑workers, and customers to ensure appropriate and successful completion of job responsibilities and maintain compliance with OSHA and other safety regulations. Must be able to travel to job sites and adhere to all site safety and performance requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Follow safety and quality procedures
• Read measuring and scaling devices
• Clean, blast, and paint valve components
• Collaborate with colleagues and mentor other technicians
• Operate equipment (overhead hoist, blaster, parts washer, torch, etc.)
• Enjoy mechanical work
• Maintain a clean and organized work area
• Maintain equipment in area as required
• Help in field assignments
• Climb and work at various elevations depending on job scope
• Operate a motor vehicle
• Demonstrate safety awareness in the industrial workplace
• Document and enter job data

Competitive Benefits

Enjoy our benefits package that includes Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance, competitive 401(K) matching program, and paid time off and holidays.

Career Growth Opportunities

We provide our team with the support they need to achieve their goals. Our robust training program helps workers redefine their career path, so many of our employees have worked their way up from entry‑level positions to senior‑level management roles.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Industrial Valve Sales and Service is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, and any other legally protected characteristics.

Requirements

• Basic OSHA Safety Training (preferred)
• Certification (preferred)
• Current or up‑to‑date TWIC (preferred)
• Industrial valve experience—5‑year minimum
• Basic mechanical aptitude including, but not limited to, basic hand and power tool knowledge
• Organized and detail oriented
• Demonstrate effective time management skills
• Must be able to travel and have a clean driving record
• Clear background check and drug/alcohol screening
• Travel when needed at anytime
• Work in hot and cold environments
• Bending, stooping, and walking
• Lift up to 50 pounds
• HUET and swing rope training
• Work offshore when needed
• Work out of town