Technician - Valve

Industrial Service Solutions; La Vernia (TX); On-site; USD 30,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

Industrial Service Solutions is seeking a Valve Technician to perform hands-on maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair on valves and actuators. The role involves travel to customer sites and our service center, with work focused in the Eagle Ford Shale region.

The candidate should have a High School Diploma and 2 years of experience, with knowledge of NBIC/ANSI/ASME codes, P&IDs, and basic machining/welding skills. Safety and quality documentation are essential.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma is required.
• Good interpersonal skills for daily interaction with customers and coworkers.
• Understanding of pressure and ability to service valves in a production environment.
• Familiar with NBIC, ANSI, and ASME codes and their applications.
• Basic understanding of P&IDs and ability to read/interpret maintenance manuals.
• Ability to organize and prioritize workload for efficiency.
• Operational oil/gas industry experience with respect to valves.
• Mechanical skills including machining and welding.

Responsibilities

• Interface with customer personnel to perform valve troubleshooting, maintenance, testing, and repair of valves and actuators.
• Perform PSV testing using certified equipment and complete QA/QC documentation as required.
• Disassemble, inspect, and reassemble valves and actuators; machine materials/parts as needed.
• Ensure work and materials follow manufacturer specifications.
• Read and interpret schematics and quality documentation for repair tasks.
• Perform failure assessments and report to the on-site supervisor.
• Conduct daily safety observations and inspections.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Pressure systems knowledge

Analytical skills

MS Word

MS Excel

Outlook

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

Aerial Work Platforms

Job description

Position Summary

The Valve Technician will perform hands on maintenance, troubleshooting/assessment, and repair work on valves (Block Valves, PSV / SRV, and / or pneumatic and electric actuators) based on the associated skill level traveling to/from customer sites and/or Industrial Service Solutions, LLC service center. Work will be primarily based in the Eagle Ford Shale.

• Interface with customer plant personnel and Bay Valve Service personnel to perform hands‑on workshop and / or on‑site valve troubleshooting / assessment, maintenance, testing (pre / post), and / or repair of valves and actuators.
• Perform PSV testing utilizing certified test equipment and complete all QA / QC documentation as required by the VR program (if skilled).
• Perform hands‑on workshop and / or on‑site disassembly, inspection, reporting, cleaning, and reassembly of valves and actuators. Machine material and / or parts with various machining equipment.
• Ensure work and used materials follow manufacturer specifications.
• Read and interpret schematics for assembly, repair, and reassembly as required including completion of applicable quality documentation in either paper or electronic form.
• Perform failure assessments and make recommendations to the on‑site Bay Valve Service supervisor as required.
• Perform day to day and routine safety observations and inspections.

Position Summary

The Valve Technician will perform hands on maintenance, troubleshooting/assessment, and repair work on valves (Block Valves, PSV / SRV, and / or pneumatic and electric actuators) based on the associated skill level traveling to/from customer sites and/or Industrial Service Solutions, LLC service center. Work will be primarily based in the Eagle Ford Shale.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Interface with customer plant personnel and Bay Valve Service personnel to perform hands‑on workshop and / or on‑site valve troubleshooting / assessment, maintenance, testing (pre / post), and / or repair of valves and actuators.
• Perform PSV testing utilizing certified test equipment and complete all QA / QC documentation as required by the VR program (if skilled).
• Perform hands‑on workshop and / or on‑site disassembly, inspection, reporting, cleaning, and reassembly of valves and actuators. Machine material and / or parts with various machining equipment.
• Ensure work and used materials follow manufacturer specifications.
• Read and interpret schematics for assembly, repair, and reassembly as required including completion of applicable quality documentation in either paper or electronic form.
• Perform failure assessments and make recommendations to the on‑site Bay Valve Service supervisor as required.
• Perform day to day and routine safety observations and inspections.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma, and 2 years’ experience.
• Good interpersonal skills for daily interaction with customers and fellow employees.
• Understanding of pressure and ability to service valves in a production environment.
• Familiar with NBIC, ANSI, and ASME codes and their applications.
• Basic understanding of P&IDs and the ability to read and interpret maintenance and repair manuals for use in troubleshooting and repairing mechanical assemblies.
• Ability to organize and prioritize workload to maximize efficiency.
• Operational experience in the oil and gas industry with respect to system operations, prime movers, and associated valves.
• Additional mechanical skills include but not limited to machining and welding.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to troubleshoot and diagnose systemic problems.
• Trained and certified in the use of Aerial Work Platforms.
• Ability to use Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.

The above job description is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of duties and standards of the position. Incumbents will follow any other instructions, and perform any other related duties, as assigned by their supervisor.