Valve Technician

Laveer Engineering; Piedmont (SC); On-site; USD 48,216 - 61,992; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive Health and Income Protection Benefits

401(k) Savings Plan

Paid Vacations for qualifying positions

Job summary

Laveer Engineering is seeking a Valve Technician for a short-term contract requiring 100% travel. Responsibilities include installing, repairing, and testing valves and control devices, with a focus on safety and documentation.

The ideal candidate has a high school diploma, vocational training, and at least 5 years of relevant experience. This role offers a competitive salary ranging from $35 to $45 per hour along with comprehensive health benefits.

Qualifications

• 5 years of hands-on experience in valve maintenance, calibration, and testing.
• U.S. Navy nuclear background or equivalent reactor maintenance training.
• Ability to read blueprints, schematics, and technical documentation.

Responsibilities

• Install, repair, replace, and conduct testing of valves and control devices.
• Perform leak testing and valve adjustments using appropriate gauges.
• Complete work orders with accurate documentation of tasks.

Skills

Valve maintenance and calibration

Electrical instruments

Diagnostic tools

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Vocational training or EPRI qualifications

Tools

Basic hand tools

Electrical instruments

Job description

Job Title: Valve Technician

Location: Piedmont, SC 29673

Opportunity Overview

100% Travel. Short-term contract, 4-6 weeks, 40-72 hours per week. Contractors may be offered more than one short-term assignment.

Your Day-to-Day

• Report to the On-Site Manager.
• Install, repair, replace, and conduct post-maintenance functional testing, diagnostics, and calibration of valves and control devices.
• Test and calibrate instrumentation.
• Inspect and troubleshoot.
• Perform leak testing, valve adjustments, and alignment checks using appropriate gauges and tools.
• Support field troubleshooting, emergency repairs, and continuous improvement plans.
• Complete work orders with accurate documentation of tasks and daily field activity logs.
• Ensure safety of self and team and prevent damage to plant equipment.
• Follow quality standards and procedural guidelines set by the customer.
• Comply with work hour requirements and observe quality, radiological, human performance, and other nuclear program norms.
• Use appropriate PPE, including respirators, fall protection, safety glasses, and hard hats.
• Follow lockout/tag-out requirements.
• Perform tasks in confined spaces, high-temperature areas, and elevated heights.
• Physical demands include tasks such as climbing, lifting (up to 100 lbs.), prolonged standing, bending, visual acuity, balance, manual dexterity, and hearing.
• Maintain focus for extended periods and read/write complex documents in English.
• Willingness to work overtime, including shifts, weekends, and holidays.

Who You Are

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Vocational, technical training or EPRI qualifications.
• Five (5) years of hands‑on experience in general valve maintenance, calibration, and testing.
• Mechanical and electrical experience; ability to read blueprints, schematics, and technical documentation.
• U.S. Navy nuclear background or equivalent training in reactor maintenance or operations.
• Satisfactory performance rating from previous work (based on client and contractor feedback).
• Proficiency in using basic hand tools, electrical instruments, diagnostic tools, and conducting maintenance following OSHA or client requirements for electrical and mechanical safety.
• Complete and pass all pre‑employment and employment screening requirements, which may include practical and written skills assessments, computer‑based training, medical, psychological, background, and substance abuse screenings.

Benefits

Base salary: $35.00 – $45.00 per hour. Additional benefits include:

• Comprehensive Health and Income Protection Benefits
• 401(k) Savings Plan
• Paid Vacations for qualifying positions

Equal Opportunity Employer Including Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities.