Valve Technician

R.E. MASON; Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 52,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

ESOP

Retirement plan

Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Paid leave

Company holidays

Financial Wellness

EAP

Hybrid work schedules

Job summary

R.E. Mason & Associates, Inc. is seeking a Valve Repair Technician for our Columbia, SC location.

This 100% employee-owned company offers long-term growth through hands-on work with valves, actuators and related instruments in industrial settings. The role involves repair, calibration, testing and documentation across diverse valves and actuators, with opportunities for advancement and overtime based on demand and safety programs.

Qualifications

• High school diploma required.
• Experience in industrial or manufacturing environments preferred.
• At least 3 years valve-related or nuclear/regulatory industry experience.
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Repair, assembly, calibration and diagnostics of valves and actuators.
• Perform pre-testing, disassembly, cleaning and testing.
• Document repairs, testing and parts used.
• Support safety and quality programs, and safety committees.
• Travel to customer locations as needed.

Skills

Communication

Time management

Teamwork

Technical skills

Mechanical aptitude

Troubleshooting

Safety awareness

OT availability

Rigging

Power tools

Education

High school diploma

Basic computer skills

Industrial/manufacturing experience

Valve-related experience

Tools

Overhead cranes

Forklifts

Sand blasters

Seat facing machines

Lift assist devices

Power tools

Job description

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 Columbia 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 Affimative Action Plan and the completion of these questions will not have any effect on any consideration of your application materials.

In compliance with the ADA Amendments Act (ADAAA), if you have a disability and need to request an accommodation in order to apply for a position with RE Mason, please call our office at [phone].

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.

As set forth in R.E. Mason’s Equal Employment Opportunity policy,we do not discriminate on the basis of any protected group status under any applicable law.

We are a federal contractor or subcontractor. The law requires us to provide equal employment opportunity to qualified people with disabilities. We have a goal of having at least 7% of our workers as people with disabilities. The law says we must measure our progress towards this goal. To do this, we must ask applicants and employees if they have a disability or have ever had one. People can become disabled, so we need to ask this question at least every five years.