Valve Mechanic

Ultipro; Houston (TX); Vor Ort; USD 42.000 - 58.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Puffer-Sweiven in Houston, TX, is seeking a valve technician responsible for disassembly, data documentation, and valve preparation for inspection and testing. You will follow SRV procedures, document data, and ensure safety and quality throughout the process.

The role requires 2 years of mechanical experience, ability to read specifications, and the capacity to work with various tools and equipment in a manufacturing setting. PPE compliance is mandatory.

Qualifikationen

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 2 years mechanical or related experience required.
• Experience with valve or other process instrumentation equipment disassembly preferred.

Aufgaben

• Document valve data from manufacturer tags/data plates onto valve write up sheet.
• Disassemble relief valves following procedures and customer specifications.
• Move valve components to inspection/taint staging areas and record results.
• Follow safety procedures and wear PPE; lift and move supplies as needed.

Kenntnisse

Mechanical experience

Read customer specifications

Read schematics / drawings

Independent / team player

Ausbildung

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Impact wrenches

Electric and manual hand tools

Lapping machines

Testing equipment

Overhead cranes

Forklifts

Jobbeschreibung

For over 80 years, Puffer-Sweiven has set the standard in equipment and services for process control, automation, safety, and reliability. We help process-intensive facilities run more efficiently and safely by delivering quality products, technical support, and knowledgeable staff to implement the needed process solutions — with the goal of exceeding customer expectations. Our dedication brings the most advanced products and services to our customers throughout the Central and Gulf Coast regions of Texas.

As an Emerson Impact Partner, we offer a broad base of superior solutions including the top product lines for a given application. Our specialties at Puffer-Sweiven include:

• Process Control & Safety Systems
• Control Valves & Regulators
• Isolation Valves & Actuation
• Oil & Gas Automation
• Reliability Solutions & Services
• Pressure Management
• Specialty Pumps & Rotating Equipment
• Instrumentation

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Accurately document valve data from Manufacturers tags / data plates on to valve write up sheet.
• Compare valve data to customer supplied specification sheets.
• Report any discrepancies to repair coordinator for resolution prior to giving repair packet to data entry.
• Position and secure valve to pre-test stand and record pre-test results on valve write up sheet.
• Forward job packet to data entry clerk, valves write up sheet, customer supplied specification sheet and any other customer supplied documentation, except MSDS sheet.
• Place valve(s) in staging area with MSDS sheet.
• When job packet is complete, with work traveler, place it with the valve and move to the tear down area.
• Review MSDS sheet and wear proper PPE for protection. If not sure of proper PPE, contact Supervisor prior to proceeding with tear down.
• Disassemble relief valves by following Puffer Sweiven's SRV procedures, manufacturers' disassembly procedures, work orders or other customer specifications.
• Place bodies and valve components in specified job / tote boxes.
• Document on valve work traveler any visually notable defects or abnormalities detected at the time of tear down and or take pictures with digital camera for file or to be e-mailed to customer.
• Clean bodies and valve components with appropriate cleaning solution or abrasive.
• Move valve and components to the inspection staging area.
• Skid valves up after final test and move to the paint booth.
• Paint valves per customer requirements found in the GCS or special instructions field located on the valve work traveler.
• Move painted valve to final inspection staging area.
• Follow safety procedures and regulations.
• Lift, load, and move supplies and finish product between storage and work area.
• Maintain the work areas and equipment in a clean and orderly condition.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education/Knowledge:

• High school diploma or equivalent.

Experience/Skills:

• 2 years mechanical or related experience required.
• Specific experience with valve and/or other process instrumentation equipment disassembly preferred.

COMPETENCIES:

• Ability to safely use and maintain a large variety of tools and equipment, associated with the assembly of valves and actuators, including impact wrenches, electric and manual hand tools, lapping machines, testing equipment, overhead cranes and forklifts.
• Ability to read customer specification sheets. May have to read schematic drawings.
• Ability to read and interpret assembly manuals (IOM's).
• Ability to work independently or as a team member.
• Ability to work with minimum supervision.

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