Valve Technician – Field & In-Shop Service

Control-Souther; Decatur (AL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Control Southern’s Services team is seeking a Valve Technician to service and repair industrial valves and actuators both in-shop and at customer sites.

You will inspect, repair, and test a wide range of valves, calibrate instrumentation, and document repair activities while adhering to safety protocols and quality standards. Travel is required to client facilities; a valid driver’s license and willingness to work overtime are expected.

Qualifications

• 1–3 years of valve, pump, or actuator repair experience preferred.
• Welding and machining skills are a plus.
• Valid driver’s license and insurability under company policy.

Responsibilities

• Inspect, repair, and test a wide range of valves: control, safety, relief, gate, globe, check, ball, butterfly, and plug.
• Service pneumatic, hydraulic, and electric actuators.
• Perform full-cycle valve repair: pre-testing, disassembly, cleaning, machining, lapping, painting, assembly, and final inspection.
• Calibrate and test valves and related instrumentation.
• Document repair activities including failure analysis, parts used, and corrective actions.
• Set up and dismantle repair equipment at shop and field locations.
• Provide technical support and troubleshooting to customers.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Troubleshooting

Communication skills

Time management

Teamwork

Safety compliance

Rigging

Overhead cranes

Forklift operation

Power tools

Overtime availability

Tools

Welding

Machining

Job description

Control Southern’s Services team is seeking a Valve Technician to service and repair industrial valves and actuators both in-shop and at customer sites.

You will inspect, repair, and test a wide range of valves, calibrate instrumentation, and document repair activities while adhering to safety protocols and quality standards. Travel is required to client facilities; a valid driver’s license and willingness to work overtime are expected.