Valve Tech

Quality Process Services LLC; Indiana (PA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading service provider in Indiana, PA, is seeking a Valve Technician responsible for the disassembly, repair, and testing of mechanical control devices, including valves and actuators. This role involves monitoring meter readings and ensuring compliance with established standards. Candidates must be familiar with using hand tools and testing equipment, and be able to create service reports using Microsoft applications. The ideal candidate should have a keen eye for detail and be able to report any urgent defects to supervisors.

Qualifications

• Ability to read and interpret technical documents and manufacturer instructions.
• Experience with hand tools and power tools.
• Familiarity with safety and compliance standards.

Responsibilities

• Disassemble and repair mechanical control devices.
• Monitor and record meter readings.
• Assess components for defects and report issues.
• Measure tolerances of valve parts.
• Test electric meters and power sources.

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Outlook

Job description

QPS- Quality Process Services - Indiana, PA

Job Title: Valve Tech

Summary: Valve technicians are responsible for turning meters on or off to establish or shut down service. They regulate the air pressure in control valves or devices at specified flow rates. The technician also has to report any hazardous work situation, such as faulty meters or systemic failures. Valve technicians will be responsible for connecting regulators to test stands and adjusting screws until the gauges indicate inlet/outlet pressure in compliance with established standards. Valve technicians should be able to use applications like Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook to create service reports and communicate with senior officials regarding test results, usage of material resources and recorded repairs.

Essential Duties

• Perform the disassembly and repair of mechanical control devices like valves and actuators such as thermostats, hydrants and regulators using hand tools and power tools.
• Monitor and keep track of meter readings and installation data on meter cards, work orders, or field service orders, or enter data into hand‑held device for generating service reports.
• Make an assessment of individual components of the control valves or mechanical control device parts for defects, dents, or malfunctioning areas and bring them to supervisor’s notice for urgent action.
• Measure tolerances of assembled parts of valves and actuators for compliance with standards and regulations using tools like gauges and calipers.
• Install and run tests on electric meters and power sources to monitor and detect possible causes of malfunctions, using hand tools and other testing equipment.