Valve Technician

R.E. MASON; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 52,000 - 74,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

ESOP

Retirement plan

Medical / Dental / Vision Insurance

Employer paid Life Insurance

Paid holidays

Paid leave

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Alternative/Hybrid Work Schedules

Job summary

Robert E. Mason & Associates, Inc. in Charlotte, NC, is hiring a Valve Repair Technician to repair, calibrate, and diagnose valves, actuators, and related instruments.

The role offers hands-on training, exposure to a wide range of industrial equipment, and opportunities for long-term career growth within an employee-owned company. You will work at our Charlotte facility with potential overtime based on customer demand.

Qualifications

• High school diploma required and basic computer skills.
• 3+ years valve-related experience or nuclear/regulated industry experience.
• Excellent communication, time management, teamwork, and problem solving.
• Willingness to work off hours, weekends, and OT on short notice.
• Experience in repair, calibration, and diagnostics of valves and actuators.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate and repair various valve types (control, safety, relief, etc.).
• Evaluate and repair pneumatic, hydraulic and electric actuators.
• Perform pre-testing, disassembly, cleaning, inspection, machining, assembly and testing.
• Document repair and testing activities with parts used and causes.
• Communicate with customers for technical assistance and troubleshooting.
• Adhere to safety, quality, and company rules; participate in safety committees.
• Follow National Board VR/UV program guidelines.
• Complete site-specific safety requirements.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Communication

Time management

Teamwork

Troubleshooting

Mechanical aptitude

Problem solving

Safety awareness

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Overhead cranes

Forklifts

Seat facing machines

Lift assist devices

Power tools

Job description

Charlotte, North Carolina, United States

As a 100% Employee-Owned company, Robert E. Mason & Associates, Inc. believes our Associates are the foundation of both our customers’ and our success. Our strong company culture, and belief in continued investment in our Associates, has helped us realize long Associate tenures, as well as long lasting relationships with our customers.

R.E. Mason is an Emerson Impact Partner covering North Carolina, South Carolina, and Virginia. Emerson is the global leader of process systems and solutions. R.E. Mason provides industry-leading process equipment and service for process control, automation, safety, and reliability. The industries served include Chemical, Pharmaceutical & Life Sciences, Power & Utilities, Food & Beverage, and Pulp & Paper.

What R.E. Mason Offers Associates:

R.E. Mason is a 100% employee‑owned company that offers a comprehensive, industry leading benefits package to all eligible Associates:

• Participation in the Employee Stock Ownership Program (ESOP)
• Retirement plan, including a Safe Harbor contribution
• Medical / Dental / Vision Insurance
• Employer paid Life Insurance and Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Generous paid leave options that include vacation time, sick leave, personal leave time, R.E. Mason Way Half Day, paid Jury Duty, and paid Bereavement Leave
• Paid company holidays
• Retirement and Financial Wellness program
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Alternative/Hybrid Work Schedules

General Description

The Valve Repair Technician position is responsible for the repair, assembly, calibration, and diagnostics of all types of valves, actuators and related instruments in our Charlotte location.

This position offers the opportunity to develop advanced technical and mechanical skills through hands‑on experience, continued training, and exposure to a wide variety of industrial equipment and customer applications. Associates in this role have opportunities for long‑term career advancement and increased compensation growth as skills and experience develop.

Additional overtime opportunities may also be available based on customer demand and business needs.

Specific Responsibilities

• Evaluate and repair control, safety, relief, gate, globe, check, ball, butterfly and plug valves.
• Evaluate and repair pneumatic, hydraulic and electric actuators.
• Work is performed at R.E. Mason authorized repair facilities and customer locations and includes;
  • Pre-testing, disassembly, cleaning, in‑process inspection, machining, lapping, surface preparation, painting, assembly, testing, and final inspection on various types of valves and actuators.
  • Calibration and testing of valves, related instruments and process instrumentation.
  • Assembly of new and repaired equipment.
  • Document repair, testing and assembly activities - cause of failure, actions taken, parts used, etc.
• Customer communication - technical assistance, troubleshooting and determining disposition of repairs.
• Adherence to all safety, quality and company rules/regulations.
• Participation and involvement in Safety, Quality and Activities Committees.
• Execute work in adherence to the guidelines stated under a National Board VR/UV program.
• Reference appropriate technical sources.
• Complete site specific safety requirements.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Excellent communication (verbal & written), interpersonal and customer relations skills - exhibit an ability to effectively communicate with plant personnel.
• Time Management Skills
• Teamwork
• Functional/Technical Skills
• Mechanical Ability/Aptitude
• Problem Solving
• Troubleshooting
• Ability to stay task focused
• Must be able to work off hours, weekends, and OT on a short notice basis based on business needs
• Knowledge of rigging, lifting and moving heavy and awkward products.
• Able to work in abnormal (heat/cold/clean room) operating conditions.
• Must to able operate repair equipment namely; overhead cranes, forklifts, sand blasters, seat facing machines, lift assist devices and power tools.
• Desire to learn and expand technical trade‑related skills.

Required Education and Experience

• High school diploma
• Basic computer skills
• Experience in an industrial, manufacturing, or plant environment
• 3+ years of valve‑related experience or nuclear/regulated industry experience

Physical Requirements

• Standing - long periods of time
• Walking - long periods of time
• Kneeling- long periods of time
• Reaching Overhead
• Climbing
• Pushing and Pulling
• Use of hand tools and power tools
• Lifting - 50 Pounds
• Driving

RE Mason Company is a federal contractor and, as such, is required to solicit the disability status and protected veteran status of candidates. Thus, you are required to answer self‑identification questions as part of your application process. These questions are part of RE Mason’s Aff…

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This is a drug‑free workplace. Employment is contingent upon the successful completion of any required pre‑employment and, if applicable, ongoing drug testing, including testing mandated by customer site access requirements.