Valve Technician: Control & Isolation Valves Specialist

Puffer-Sweiven LP; Houston, Northern (TX, KY); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Puffer-Sweiven LP is seeking a Valve Technician for the Houston, TX area to test, assemble, and repair control and isolation valves in a quality-focused environment. The role requires hands-on skills with valve assemblies, calibration, and electrical/mechanical aptitude.

Responsibilities include documenting test results, communicating with customers about status, and helping prepare equipment for field testing. This on-site position emphasizes safety and teamwork.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 5 to 8 years of valve and/or process instrumentation assembly, repair, testing, calibration experience required.
• Experience with Motor Operated Valves (MOV) preferred.
• Prior manual machine operating experience strongly preferred.
• Mechanical and Electrical experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Test and assemble valves following manufacturers’ procedures or customer specifications.
• Document testing and repair of equipment (test reports).
• Communicate with customers about repair/test status as needed.
• Clean deposits from parts using solvents, brushes or sandblasting.
• Operate and inspect equipment to verify conformance to standards and customer requirements.
• Set up frame/position components and fasten with bolts, screws or fasteners.
• Follow safety procedures and maintain a clean work area.
• Assist in field testing of valves and equipment as required.

Skills

Valve assembly

Repair & testing

Calibration

MOV experience

Manual machine operation

Mechanical & electrical

Reading assembly manuals

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Impact wrenches

Electric hand tools

Manual hand tools

Lapping machines

Testing equipment

Overhead cranes

Forklifts

Job description

Puffer-Sweiven LP is seeking a Valve Technician for the Houston, TX area to test, assemble, and repair control and isolation valves in a quality-focused environment. The role requires hands-on skills with valve assemblies, calibration, and electrical/mechanical aptitude.

Responsibilities include documenting test results, communicating with customers about status, and helping prepare equipment for field testing. This on-site position emphasizes safety and teamwork.