Safety Valve Technician

bakerhughes; Town of Texas (WI); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Baker Hughes is seeking a Safety Valve Technician to assemble, repair, test, and validate pressure relief and control valves in a hands-on workshop setting. The role collaborates with operations, quality, engineering, and service teams to ensure products meet customer requirements and industry standards.

The successful candidate will apply mechanical expertise to troubleshoot, calibrate, and test complex valve assemblies, ensuring compliance with API standards and maintaining safety and quality

Qualifications

• Associate degree or technical education preferred; equivalent experience considered.
• Minimum 5 years in valve assembly, repair, testing, or related mechanical service environments.
• Experience with PRVs, Safety Relief Valves, and Control Valves.

Responsibilities

• Assemble complex valve components per drawings and BOMs.
• Perform functional, pressure, and performance testing on PRVs, safety, and control valves.
• Operate and maintain testing equipment per quality standards.
• Calibrate tools and set up assembly equipment.
• Conduct precision torquing and read blueprints/drawings.
• Troubleshoot mechanical issues and implement corrective actions.
• Perform lapping and seat restoration using手 tools and equipment.
• Support Quality Notifications and corrective actions as needed.
• safely operate cranes, hoists, and material handling equipment.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Troubleshooting

Reading drawings

Documentation

Teamwork

Safety-conscious

Education

Associate degree

Tools

Calibration tools

Pressure testing equipment

Lapping equipment

Cranes and hoists

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

• 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 verificatio