PRV Valve Technician - Hobbs, NM

Cascade Process Controls; Hobbs (NM); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Cascade Process Controls in Hobbs, NM is hiring a PRV Valve Technician to work with the Valve Operations Coordinator in testing, inspecting, and repairing spring and pilot operated relief valves. You will follow manufacturer manuals and critical dimensions for repairs and ensure compliance with NBIC and VR procedures.

This role requires at least 2 years in valve repair, the ability to read manuals, and strong communication with non-technical staff.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years in valve repair, testing, reconditioning or modification.
• Lead role experience preferred.
• Ability to read manufacturer manuals and critical dimensions.
• Understanding of ASME, NBIC regulations.
• Strong communication with non-technical personnel.

Responsibilities

• Mentor technicians in PSV work onsite and in the shop.
• Perform field work and demonstrate valve repair procedures.
• Maintain knowledge of ASME, NBIC, API codes.
• Teach apprentice-level employees to become leads.
• Test and repair spring-operated and pilot-operated relief valves.
• Service valves per customer specifications.
• Order parts for upcoming work.
• Lead safety trainings and safety meetings.
• Ensure paperwork and reports are complete for invoicing.
• Participate in safety programs and company policies.

Skills

Valve repair

Leadership

Technical communication

Emergency response

Manual reading

Education

OSHA 30

Safeland

First Aid/CPR with AED

OSHA 500 preferred

Tools

MS Office

MS Excel

Job description

Description

Cascade Process Controls is hiring a PRV Valve Technician that will work along side the Valve Operations Coordinator in the testing, inspecting, and repairing all spring operated and pilot operated PRVs. The Tech will guide the crew in performing work according to manufacture manuals and critical dimension for repair as well as NBBIC and company VR manual.

• Mentor’s technicians in all aspects of PSV related work onsite and in the shop.
• Performs field work and must demonstrate the proficient performance of all valve repair procedures.
• Maintains knowledge of ASME, NBIC, and API codes.
• Teaches/mentors apprentice-level employees to become leads.
• Tests and repairs all spring-operated and pilot operated relief valves including AGCO, Consolidated, Crosby, Farris, Mercer, Taylor, etc.
• Services API/ANSI/other valves per customer and valve specifications.
• Maintains complete familiarity with testing/setting vapor and liquid valves under NBBIC and company VR manual.
• Follows manufacture manuals and critical dimension for repair.
• Order parts for upcoming work.
• Leads activities, including safety training and safety meetings, for all staff.
• Ensures paperwork/reports are complete and accurate; job tickets submitted for invoicing.
• Participation/compliance with company safety programs & company policies.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Minimum 2-year experience conducting valve repair, testing, reconditioning, or modification of relief valves.
• Experience in a lead role is preferred.
• Proven ability to react calmly and effectively in emergency situations.
• Proven ability to communicate technical information to non-technical personnel.
• Proven ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously.
• Ability to read manufacture manuals and critical dimensions for repair.
• Understanding of ASME, VR & NBIC regulations.
• Computer skills, including MS Office, MS Xcel
• Standard First Aid/CPR with AED, OSHA 30, and Safeland, with preference for OSHA 500.