Pressure Relief Valve Technician

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

Pressure Relief Valve Technician

Location: Odessa, TX
Employment Type: Full-Time
Work Arrangement: Shop and Field-Based
Schedule: 40 Hours per Week | Overtime May Be Required
Travel: Primarily Within a Two- to Three-Hour Radius of Odessa

Position Overview

We are seeking an experienced Pressure Relief Valve Technician to inspect, test, repair, calibrate, and certify pressure relief valves in industrial environments. This role includes shop work, field service, and mobile PRV testing campaigns using a specialized testing trailer.

The ideal candidate has strong mechanical troubleshooting skills, experience with valve testing and calibration equipment, and knowledge of applicable ASME and API standards.

Key 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.

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 applicable 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 work independently or as part of a repair team.
• Valid driver's license and clean driving record.
• Willingness to travel and work overtime, weekends, or extended hours when needed.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in oil and gas, refining, chemical, petrochemical, or power generation environments.
• Technical degree or specialized industrial maintenance training.
• Experience supporting onsite or mobile PRV testing campaigns.
• Precision millwright, instrumentation, or industrial electrical experience.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to stand or walk for extended periods and lift up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to climb, kneel, reach, push, pull, and work on ladders or stairways.
• Ability to work indoors and outdoors in varying temperatures and industrial conditions.
• Ability to wear all required personal protective equipment.

Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate is a dependable, safety-focused technician who can diagnose valve problems, complete accurate repairs and testing, follow industry standards, and communicate professionally with customers and team members.