Safety Valve Technician

Baker Hughes

Pasadena (TX)

On-site

USD 70,000 - 95,000

Full time

8 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Private medical care

Wellbeing benefits

Flexible work patterns

Job summary

Baker Hughes is seeking a Safety Valve Technician to assemble, repair, test, and validate PRVs, safety valves, and control valves. You will collaborate with operations, quality, engineering, and service teams to ensure products meet customer requirements and industry standards.

You will apply mechanical aptitude to troubleshoot, calibrate, and test complex valve assemblies, supporting API standards and quality initiatives in a workshop environment.

Qualifications

Associate degree or equivalent technical education.
Min 5 years in valve assembly, repair, testing, or related mechanical service.
Hands-on with PRVs, Safety Relief, and Control Valves.

Responsibilities

Assemble complex valve components per drawings and BOMs.
Perform functional, pressure, and performance testing on PRVs, safety, and control valves.
Read blueprints and specifications; troubleshoot issues during assembly and testing.
Maintain testing equipment per standards and follow safe shop practices.

Skills

Valve assembly

Valve testing

Reading blueprints

Calibration

Troubleshooting

Stainless tubing bending

Education

Associate Degree

Tools

Precision measuring instruments

Calibration tools

Pressure testing equipment

Valve diagnostic equipment

Job description

Safety Valve Technician

Are you passionate about precision assembly, testing, and repair of critical valve equipment?

Do you thrive in a hands-on technical environment where quality, safety, and operational excellence drive customer success?

Partner with the Best

As a Valve Technician / Assembly Technician, you will be responsible for assembling, repairing, testing, and validating Pressure Relief Valves (PRVs), Safety Valves, and Control Valves. You will work closely with operations, quality, engineering, and service teams to ensure all products meet customer requirements, industry standards, and company quality expectations.

Through your technical expertise and attention to detail, you will contribute to delivering reliable valve solutions that support critical customer operations while maintaining the highest levels of safety and quality.

Fuel Your Passion

In this role, you will apply your mechanical aptitude and valve servicing expertise to troubleshoot, assemble, calibrate, and test complex valve assemblies. You will play a critical role in ensuring compliance with API standards, supporting quality initiatives, and maintaining operational efficiency within the workshop and service environment.

Your work will directly contribute to equipment reliability, customer satisfaction, and business success.

Responsibilities, Authorities and Accountabilities

As a Valve Technician / Assembly Technician, you will be responsible for:

Assembling complex valve components and assemblies in accordance with assembly drawings, bills of materials, and work instructions.
Performing functional, pressure, and performance testing on Pressure Relief Valves, Safety Valves, and Control Valves.
Operating and maintaining testing equipment in compliance with engineering and quality standards.
Applying appropriate settings, calibrating tools, and maintaining assembly equipment.
Performing precision torquing of valve components to required specifications.
Reading and interpreting assembly blueprints, technical drawings, and specifications.
Troubleshooting mechanical issues and identifying corrective actions during assembly and testing processes.
Completing lapping and seat restoration activities using manual and automated lapping equipment.
Utilizing lapping compounds, lapping plates, sticks, and pneumatic/electric lapping units to achieve required sealing surfaces.
Distributing and supporting Quality Notifications (QNs) and corrective actions as required.
Safely operating cranes, hoists, pallet jacks, and other shop equipment.
Maintaining a safe, clean, and organized work environment while following all EHS procedures.
Hands-on experience in Stainless Steel Tubing Bending, including interpretation of bend specifications, operation of manual/CNC tube bending equipment, maintaining dimensional tolerances, and ensuring tubing integrity for high-pressure applications.

The successful candidate should have experience with:

Verifying actuator stroke, bench set, and positioner calibration according to manufacturer specifications.
API 598 Control Valve Testing Knowledge
Conducting Shell Tests at 1.5 times the maximum rated cold working pressure (CWP).
Performing Seat (Closure) Tests in accordance with API 598 requirements and applicable leakage class standards.
Conducting pneumatic leak testing using air or inert gas to identify micro-leaks in valve seats and trim.
Interpreting test results and documenting inspection records accurately.

Required Qualifications

Associate Degree preferred; equivalent technical education and experience will be considered.
Minimum 5 years of experience in valve assembly, repair, testing, or related mechanical service environments.
Hands-on experience with:
Pressure Relief Valves (PRVs)
Safety Relief Valves
Control Valves
Experience using precision measuring instruments and calibration tools.
Ability to read and interpret technical drawings, blueprints, and assembly documentation.
Experience operating pressure testing and valve diagnostic equipment.
Hands-on experience on Stainless Steel Tubing Bending.

Desired Characteristics

Strong mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting skills.
Knowledge of valve repair, lapping, calibration, and testing processes.
Familiarity with API standards and industry quality requirements.
Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
Strong commitment to safety and quality.
Effective communication and teamwork skills.
Attention to detail and ability to maintain accurate documentation.
Experience with crane, hoist, and material handling equipment.
Ability to stand for extended periods and safely lift up to 50 pounds.

Preferred Technical Skills

Valve lapping and seat restoration.
Use of silicon carbide, aluminum oxide, and diamond lapping compounds.
Pressure testing and leak detection techniques.
Assembly tooling calibration and maintenance.
Quality inspection and non-conformance reporting.
Control valve actuator setup and verification.
API 598 testing procedures.
Precision measurement and dimensional inspection.

Work in a way that works for you

We recognize that everyone is different and that the way in which people want to work and deliver at their best is different for everyone too. In this role, we can offer the following flexible working patterns:

Starting early / finishing early
Starting late / finishing late
Flexibility within the day or week to get the job done

Working with us

Our people are at the heart of what we do at Baker Hughes. We know we are better when all of our people are developed, engaged and able to bring their whole authentic selves to work. We invest in the health and well-being of our workforce, train and reward talent and develop leaders at all levels to bring out the best in each other.

Working for you

Our inventions have revolutionized energy for over a century. But to keep going forward tomorrow, we know we have to push the boundaries today. We prioritize rewarding those who embrace change with a package that reflects how much we value their input. Join us, and you can expect: