Service Technician

AWC, Inc.; Deer Park (TX); On-site; USD 45,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

ESOP

Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance

Employer Paid Life Insurance

Paid Time Off and Holiday Pay

Job summary

AWC, Inc. is seeking a Service Technician to ensure the optimal function of pressure relief valves used across refineries, chemical and petrochemical plants, and power facilities. You will disassemble, assemble, test, and troubleshoot valves while adhering to industry codes and exacting specifications.

You will read schematics, interpret blueprints, operate with tight tolerances, and aim for continuous improvement in output and quality in customer-owned facilities and our shop environments.

Qualifications

• Technical degree or 2+ years in valve repair, testing, reconditioning, or modification.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently and in teams.
• Experience using measurement devices such as Vernier calipers.

Responsibilities

• Disassemble, assemble and test pressure relief and safety relief valves per ASME, NBIC, API and manufacturer specs.
• Analyze valve problems and determine corrective action.
• Read and interpret schematics for assembly and repair tasks.
• Maintain close tolerances to ensure product quality.
• Read blueprints, job orders, and tooling instructions to determine procedures.
• Work to avoid rejection and maintain safety and quality at all times.
• Adapt to fast-paced environments and meet deadlines.

Skills

Technical Degree

Valve repair

Mechanical aptitude

Measurement tools

Education

Technical Degree

Job description

We’re seeking driven, curious people who bring energy to what they do and see challenges as opportunities to learn and improve. Our team of co-owners values enthusiasm, creativity, and a growth mindset, and we’re committed to putting those qualities to work on solutions that matter. If you’re ready to grow and make an impact, we’d love to be on your team.

The Service Technician at AWC plays a pivotal role in ensuring the optimal functioning of pressure relief and safety relief valves, critical components in various industrial settings. Tasked with disassembling, assembling, troubleshooting, and testing these valves, the technician meticulously follows industry standards and manufacturers' specifications to guarantee safety and reliability. Beyond mere mechanical tasks, the role demands analytical prowess to diagnose valve issues and implement effective corrective actions. With a keen eye for detail and a commitment to precision, the Service Technician maintains the highest quality standards while working within tight tolerances.

How you’ll make an impact:

• Disassemble, assemble and test pressure relief and safety relief valves according to ASME, NBIC and API codes, as well as manufacturers' specifications
• Analyze valve problems and choose corrective action
• Read and interpret schematics for assembly, repair and reassembly as required
• Work within very close tolerances to ensure product quality
• Read blueprint drawings, job orders, tooling instructions, or standard charts to determine specification procedures
• Work to avoid rejection and maintain safety and quality at all times
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and meet critical deadlines
• Must be willing to work towards continuous improvement of output, quality and delivery
• Knowledgeable in bolt torquing
• Ability to work in a shop atmosphere and outside in customer-owned facilities, i.e. Refineries, Chemical and Petrochemical Plants, Power Plants and Pipeline and Compressor Station facilities.

Skills you’ll need:

• Technical Degree or 2+ years of valve repair, testing, reconditioning or modification experience
• Strong mechanical aptitude
• Ability to work in both independent and team settings
• Ability to use measurement devices such as Vernier calipers

The Rewards:

• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
• Competitive Pay
• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance Package
• Employer Paid Life Insurance
• Paid Time Off and Holiday Pay

About AWC

As employee co-owners, we’re driven to do more than complete tasks; we build fulfilling careers by challenging assumptions and continually raising the bar. We embrace creative, innovative approaches to deepen our expertise and deliver real value to our customers.

We partner strategically with many of the world’s most recognized technology brands to help engineering, reliability, and maintenance teams solve complex problems. As experts in our partners’ technologies, we’re equipped to properly size, select, configure, and support the right solutions. Our goal is simple: combine caring, knowledgeable people with innovative technologies to help our customers succeed.

How We Win Together

We are committed to solving customer problems and welcome team members that want to be the trusted resource to those looking for a partner who out-knows, out-cares, and out-serves everyone else. Every day, we strive to deliver on our mission to empower people to make the greatest positive impact for the communities and families we serve together. Our Winning Together culture starts with a shared commitment to building an environment of inclusiveness, trust, and mutual respect. We know that when people like you are safe to pursue your passions, to learn, to serve, and to share in the rewards from our combined efforts, then we are winning together.

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