Valve Technician

Yellowstone Engineered Solutions; Houston (TX); Presencial; USD 34.000 - 52.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Yellowstone Engineered Solutions in Houston, TX is seeking a Valve Technician to assemble, test, and maintain metal seated ball valves for severe service markets. You will work with operations, quality, engineering, and service teams to ensure valves meet API, ISO, and QA standards.

The role emphasizes safety, accuracy, and documentation, with hands-on duties including disassembly, troubleshooting, bench testing, torqueing, and valve/actuator assembly.

Formación

• Minimum 5 years in valve assembly, repair, testing, or related mechanical service environments.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, technical drawings, and specifications.
• Knowledge of API 598 valve testing procedures, practices, and quality requirements.
• Experience conduction hydrostatic and pneumatic leak testing.
• Ability to stand for extended periods and safely lift up to 50 pounds.
• Strong commitment to safety and QA procedures.

Responsabilidades

• Assemble, repair, test, and validate ball valves.
• Disassemble valve/actuator assemblies and document irregularities.
• Assist in evaluation by photo documenting discrepancies.
• Perform bench tests on actuators and document results.
• Disassemble and replace damaged components in actuators as needed.
• Assemble ball valves per drawings, BOMs, and work instructions.
• Perform precision torqueing of valve components to specs.
• Conduct Shell Tests at 1.5x maximum CWP.
• Perform Seat Tests per API 598 and leakage standards.
• Safely lift and mount actuators using overhead cranes.
• Verify actuator stroke, bench set, and positioner calibration.
• Document all work per QA and safety procedures.
• Operate and maintain testing equipment to standards.
• Maintain safe, clean, and organized work area.

Conocimientos

Valve assembly

Mechanical aptitude

Troubleshooting

Reading blueprints

Technical drawing interpretation

Safety-focused

Herramientas

Overhead cranes

Forklift operation

Torque wrenches

Precision measuring tools

Test equipment

Calibrations tools

Descripción del empleo

We're looking for a skilled, safety-focused Valve Technician to join our team and support the assembly, testing, and maintenance of metal seated ball valves that keep critical processes running for the severe service market.

Duties and Responsibilities:

As a Valve Technician / Assembly Technician, you will be responsible for assembling, repairing, testing, and validating Ball Valves. You will work closely with operations, quality, engineering, and service teams to ensure all products meet customer requirements, industry standards, and company quality expectations.

Through your technical expertise and attention to detail, you will contribute to delivering reliable valve solutions that support critical customer operations while maintaining the highest levels of safety and quality.

• Disassemble ball valve and actuator assemblies returned for repair
• Assist in the evaluation process by photo documenting and accurately recording any irregularities found or areas needing repair.
• Clean deposits from serviceable parts using solvents, wire brushes, or sandblaster.
• Evaluate pneumatic actuator by performing bench test and documenting results and findings.
• Disassemble, replace damage components, and reassemble failed pneumatic actuators as needed.
• Assemble ball valves in accordance with assembly drawings, bills of materials, and work instructions.
• Perform precision torquing of valve components to required specifications.
• Conduct Shell Tests at 1.5 times the maximum rated cold working pressure (CWP).
• Perform Seat (Closure) Tests in accordance with API 598 requirements and applicable leakage class standards.
• Safely lift and mount and set safety stops on pneumatic, hydraulic, and electric actuators.
• Verify actuator stroke, bench set, and positioner calibration according to manufacturer specifications.
• Document all work accurately and follow QA and safety procedures
• Operate and maintain testing equipment in compliance with engineering and quality standards.
• Maintaining a safe, clean, and organized work environment while following all procedures.
• Performs other related duties as required.

Experience/Skills Required Qualifications:

In this role, you will apply your mechanical aptitude and valve servicing expertise to troubleshoot, assemble, and test ball valve assemblies. You will play a critical role in ensuring compliance with API, ISO, and Quality Management standards, supporting quality initiatives, and maintaining operational efficiency within the workshop and service environment.

Your work will directly contribute to equipment reliability, customer satisfaction, and business success.

• Minimum 5 years of experience in valve assembly, repair, testing, or related mechanical service environments.
• Hands-on mechanical experience with valves, actuators, or related industrial equipment (training provided for the right candidate)
• 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, precision torque wrenches, testing equipment etc.
• Experience with safely handling large valve and actuator assemblies and components using overhead cranes, hoists, and forklift.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, technical drawings, and specifications.
• Knowledgeable of API 598 valve testing procedures, practices, and quality requirements.
• Experience conduction hydrostatic and pneumatic leak testing.
• Troubleshooting mechanical issues and identifying corrective actions during assembly and testing processes.
• Ability to stand for extended periods and safely lift up to 50 pounds.

Preferred Technical Skills:

• Experience using precision measuring instruments and calibration tools.
• Valve lapping and seat restoration.
• Pressure testing and leak detection techniques.
• Assembly knowledge of various Isolation Valves, Throttling Valves, Automated Valves etc.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting skills
• Hands-on experience with stainless steel tubing bending.
• Hands-on experience with mounting and testing various controls, solenoids, monitors etc. on actuators.
• Experience operating manual lathe or mill.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and job shop ERP system.

Desired Characteristics:

• Ability to work independently or as a team member.
• Effective communication and teamwork skills.
• Strong commitment to safety and quality.
• Attention to detail and ability to maintain accurate documentation.

If you take pride in quality workmanship and want to be part of a company that values reliability and technical excellence, we'd like to hear from you.