Valve Asset Manager – Reliability & Uptime Specialist

John H Carter/ControlWorx; Metairie (LA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

John H. Carter Co., Inc. is seeking an experienced valve and instrumentation specialist to improve automated valve performance and reliability at our Metairie site.

You will develop improvement plans, lead equipment-record practices, and analyze KPI data to drive uptime and safety. Responsibilities include root cause analysis, field troubleshooting during plant start-ups or shut-downs, and creating detailed work packages with man-hours, required crafts, and drawings.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years direct valve and instrumentation experience in industrial plants.
• Minimum of five (5) years of experience in computer knowledge and experience in scheduling software, MS Office Suite, and CMMS programs, such as SAP or Maximo.
• Minimum of five (5) years of experience in control valve maintenance required.

Responsibilities

• Review and improve site standards for automated valves and equipment.
• Develop valve improvement plans aligned with site goals.
• Provide leadership for equipment records and KPI tracking.
• Perform root cause failure analysis and troubleshooting in the field.
• Create comprehensive work packages including hours, crafts, parts, and drawings.
• Maintain communications with stakeholders and be available outside normal hours.
• On-call and off-shift availability as required by customers or management.

Skills

Valve maintenance

Instrumentation experience

Independent work

Tools

SAP

Maximo

MS Office

CMMS

Job description

John H. Carter Co., Inc. is seeking an experienced valve and instrumentation specialist to improve automated valve performance and reliability at our Metairie site.

You will develop improvement plans, lead equipment-record practices, and analyze KPI data to drive uptime and safety. Responsibilities include root cause analysis, field troubleshooting during plant start-ups or shut-downs, and creating detailed work packages with man-hours, required crafts, and drawings.