Valve Service Technician

Texas Pipe And Supply Company; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Texas Pipe And Supply Company in Houston, TX is seeking an experienced Valve Technician to repair and service a range of valves and actuators at customer sites. You will troubleshoot, disassemble, reassemble, and test components, while maintaining accurate field service reports and ensuring safety at all times.

The ideal candidate has 2+ years of valve repair experience, strong blueprint-reading skills, and the ability to lift up to 50 lbs.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of valve production or repair experience.
• High School diploma or GED; Associate degree preferred.
• Ability to read blueprints and other technical diagrams.
• Good communication and customer-service skills.
• Must be able to lift objects weighing up to 50 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Repair ball, gate, globe, check and butterfly valves, or actuators at job worksites.
• Troubleshoot, inspect, and test valves mechanically and electrically.
• Perform pre-testing, disassembly, cleaning, inspection, and assembly of valves and actuators.
• Complete field service reports and submit to the job coordinator after work.
• Communicate effectively with plant personnel and understand customer requirements.
• Obtain site-specific safety training and maintain company vehicle in good condition.
• Assist others as required and adapt to management direction.

Skills

Valve repair

Troubleshooting

Blueprints

Customer service

Lifting 50 lbs

Education

High School diploma or GED

Associates degree in mechanical field

Job description

Job Details

• Level: Experienced


• Job Location: Houston, TX 77051


• Position Type: Full Time


• Overview

• Repair ball, gate, globe, check and butterfly valves, or actuators in facility or customer plant locations.


• Mechanically and electrically troubleshoot, inspect, and test valves at specified job worksites.


• Perform pre-testing, disassembly, cleaning, in process inspection, lapping, painting, assembly, testing, and final inspection on various types of valves and actuation.


• Complete field service reports and submit to job coordinator upon completion of work.


• Understanding of pneumatic and digital controls.


• Ability and knowledge to reference appropriate valve manuals for repair requirements.


• Exhibit an ability to effectively communicate with plant personnel regarding valve and instrumentation equipment and customer requirements.


• Obtain all site specific and safety related training to perform valve repair services.


• Maintain driver eligibility and regular preventative maintenance on company owned vehicle.


• Assist others as required.


• Job duties are subject to change as directed by management

Qualifications and Requirements

• High School diploma/GED required, 2-year Associate Degree in a mechanical field is preferred.


• 2+ years of previous valve production or repair experience required.


• Good communication/customer service skills.


• Willing to help in other areas of department as necessary.


• Experience in reading blueprints, and other technical diagrams.


• Must be able to lift objects weighing up to 50lbs.


• Must be able to stand, kneel, and walk for long periods of time.


• Able to work in abnormal (heat/cold/clean room) operating conditions.