Valve Technician

R.E. MASON; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

ESOP

Retirement plan

Medical insurance

Life Insurance

Paid leave

Holidays

EAP

Hybrid work schedules

Job summary

R.E. Mason is a 100% employee-owned company seeking a Valve Repair Technician in our Richmond location. You will repair, assemble, calibrate, and diagnose valves and actuators, gaining advanced technical skills through hands-on work and ongoing training.

We offer extensive benefits, opportunities for career growth, and overtime based on demand. Join a team with a strong safety culture and a stable, employee-focused environment.

Qualifications

• Excellent communication and customer relations skills.
• Time management and teamwork.
• Mechanical ability and problem solving.
• Willingness to work off hours, weekends, and OT.
• Ability to operate and troubleshoot repair equipment.

Responsibilities

• Repair and calibrate valves and actuators to spec.
• Pre-test, disassemble, inspect, and reassemble equipment.
• Document repairs and testing with accurate records.
• Provide technical assistance and customer communication.
• Follow safety and quality guidelines and participate in committees.

Skills

Communication

Time management

Teamwork

Mechanical aptitude

Problem solving

Troubleshooting

Ability to stay task focused

Ability to work off hours

Education

High school diploma

Basic computer skills

Industrial/manufacturing 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
• Entry Level starting pay at $22 hourly

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 Richmond 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 affirmative 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 (704) 375‑4465.

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.

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