Pressure Relief Valve Technician

Puffer-Sweiven; Corpus Christi (TX); On-site; USD 52,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Puffer-Sweiven in Corpus Christi, TX is seeking a Mechanical Services Technician with 3–5 years of valve and process instrumentation experience. You will assemble, test, and repair valves and related equipment, document test results, and communicate with customers on repair status.

Responsibilities include following manufacturer procedures, performing field and shop work at the main facility and customer sites, and maintaining safety and quality standards.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 3–5 years of experience in valve and/or process instrumentation equipment assembly.
• Mechanical and electrical experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Test and assemble valves following manufacturers’ procedures.
• Document test results and repair activities.
• Discuss repair status with customers when needed.
• Work at main facility and customer sites for teardown and reassembly.
• Position and fasten components using common fasteners.
• Follow safety procedures and keep work area clean.

Skills

Valve assembly

Process instrumentation

Repair

Calibration

Mechanical experience

Electrical experience

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Job Category: Mechanical Services Technician

Requisition Number: PRESS002555

• Posted : September 1, 2026
• Full-Time

Locations

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Corpus Christi, TX 78408, USA

Description

Company Description:

For over 80 years, Puffer-Sweiven has set the standard in equipment and services for process control, automation, safety, and reliability. We help process-intensive facilities run more efficiently and safely by delivering quality products, technical support, and knowledgeable staff to implement the needed process solutions — with the goal of exceeding customer expectations. Our dedication brings the most advanced products and services to our customers throughout the Central and Gulf Coast regions of Texas.

As an Emerson Impact Partner, we offer a broad base of superior solutions including the top product lines for a given application. Our specialties at Puffer-Sweiven include:

• Pressure Management
• Isolation Valves & Actuation
• Control Valves & Regulators
• Process Control & Safety Systems
• Oil & Gas Automation– fiscal custody metering, controls, and SCADA
• Reliability Solutions & Services
• Specialty Pumps & Rotating Equipment
• Instrumentation

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Tests and assemble valves by following manufacturers’ assembly procedures, work orders or other customer specifications.
• Documents the testing (test reports) and repair of the equipment.
• May communicate with customers directly to discuss the status of the repairs and tests.
• Clean corrosive and other deposits from serviceable parts using solvents, wire brushes or sandblaster.
• Paints valve, fittings and other devices using spray gun.
• Required to work at main facility as well as customer site to tear down, decontaminate, assemble, repair, and test equipment. Customer site work will at times, require inline valve work such as valve fitting, packing change, flange bolting tightening etc.
• Position, fit or align valve parts on workbench, floor or machine following manufacturers’ assembly procedures, work orders or other customer specifications.
• Position and fasten components together with bolts, screws, speed clips, rivets or other fasteners.
• Adjust, repair, and/or replace defective product parts.
• Inspect, test and verify accuracy of assembled unit for conformance to standards and customer requirements.
• Report defective materials or questionable conditions to Production Supervisors.
• Record all test results.
• Lift, load, and move supplies and finish product between storage and work area.
• Assists in setting up field test equipment for testing valves in the field.
• Label product with identifying data.
• Follow safety procedures and regulations.
• Maintain the work area and equipment in a clean and orderly condition.
• Performs other related duties other departments as required.
• Required to work independent of supervision for after-hours call-outs.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education/Knowledge:

• High school diploma or equivalent.

Experience/Skills:

• 3 to 5 years of experience required, including specific experience with valve and/or other process instrumentation equipment assembly. Repair, testing, calibration experience required
• Mechanical and Electrical experience preferred.

COMPETENCIES:

• Ability to safely use and maintain a large variety of tools and equipment, associated with the assembly of valves and actuators, including impact wrenches, electric and manual hand tools, lapping machines, testing equipment, overhead cranes and forklifts.
• Ability to work independently or as a team member.
• Ability to read and interpret assembly manuals (IOM’s).
• Ability to read customer specification sheets. May have to read schematic drawings.
• Ability to work with minimum supervision.

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