Valve Technician- Houma, LA (Land and Offshore)

Quality Process Services; Houma (LA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vehicle allowance

Per diem for overnight assignments

Hotel accommodations for overnights

Job summary

Quality Process Services (QPS) is seeking two experienced Valve Technicians in Houma, Louisiana to inspect, troubleshoot, repair, rebuild, calibrate, and test oil and gas production valves. Work includes shop-based assignments and field service at onshore and offshore customer facilities.

Technicians must be able to diagnose problems and perform repairs primarily independently, with travel to land and offshore sites.

Qualifications

• Minimum three years of experience working with production valves in the oil and gas industry.
• Experience with Fisher Control Valves, Cameron Ball Valves, General Twin Seal Valves, and/or 4-Way Valves preferred.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and experience troubleshooting actuators, positioners, and associated valve components.
• Ability to use hand tools, power tools, precision measuring equipment, and read technical drawings and schematics.
• Ability to diagnose valve issues, troubleshoot, and complete repairs primarily independently with minimal supervision.
• Willingness to travel and work on land and offshore assignments.
• Ability to complete required safety training and certifications; QPS can provide necessary training.

Responsibilities

• Inspect, disassemble, troubleshoot, repair, reassemble, and test production valves.
• Perform maintenance and repairs on Fisher Control Valves, Cameron Ball Valves, General Twin Seal Valves, and 4-Way Valves.
• Identify worn, damaged, or malfunctioning valve components and recommend appropriate repairs.
• Use hand tools, power tools, gauges, calipers, and testing equipment to perform repairs and inspections.
• Perform pressure, leak, and functional testing; calibrate valves and related components; and verify proper operation according to applicable procedures and standards.
• Document inspections, repairs, testing results, and materials used.
• Communicate equipment issues, repair recommendations, and job progress to supervisors.
• Follow company and customer safety policies while working at land and offshore facilities.
• Perform valve maintenance and repairs at customer facilities and valve rebuilding and testing in the shop; travel to onshore and offshore customer job sites as assigned.

Skills

Valve troubleshooting

Mechanical aptitude

Read schematics

Willingness to travel

Safety training

Tools

Hand tools

Power tools

Gauges

Calipers

Testing equipment

Job description

QUALITY PROCESS SERVICES (QPS)

Valve Technician

Houma, Louisiana | Land & Offshore

Position Summary

Quality Process Services (QPS) is seeking two experienced Valve Technicians in Houma, Louisiana to inspect, troubleshoot, repair, rebuild, calibrate, and test oil and gas production valves. Work includes shop-based assignments and field service at onshore and offshore customer facilities. Technicians must be able to diagnose problems and perform repairs primarily independently.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Inspect, disassemble, troubleshoot, repair, reassemble, and test production valves.
• Perform maintenance and repairs on Fisher Control Valves, Cameron Ball Valves, General Twin Seal Valves, and 4-Way Valves.
• Identify worn, damaged, or malfunctioning valve components and recommend appropriate repairs.
• Use hand tools, power tools, gauges, calipers, and testing equipment to perform repairs and inspections.
• Perform pressure, leak, and functional testing; calibrate valves and related components; and verify proper operation according to applicable procedures and standards.
• Document inspections, repairs, testing results, and materials used.
• Communicate equipment issues, repair recommendations, and job progress to supervisors.
• Follow company and customer safety policies while working at land and offshore facilities.
• Perform valve maintenance and repairs at customer facilities and valve rebuilding and testing in the shop; travel to onshore and offshore customer job sites as assigned.

Qualifications

• Minimum three years of experience working with production valves in the oil and gas industry.
• Experience with Fisher Control Valves, Cameron Ball Valves, General Twin Seal Valves, and/or 4-Way Valves preferred.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and experience troubleshooting actuators, positioners, and associated valve components.
• Ability to use hand tools, power tools, precision measuring equipment, and read technical drawings and schematics.
• Ability to diagnose valve issues, troubleshoot, and complete repairs primarily independently with minimal supervision.
• Willingness to travel and work on land and offshore assignments.
• Ability to complete required safety training and certifications; QPS can provide necessary training.

Schedule and Compensation

• Work schedule varies depending on customer assignments.
• Current employees are averaging 50+ hours per week; however, hours are not guaranteed.
• Hourly pay based on experience.
• Vehicle allowance provided.
• Per diem available for overnight land assignments.
• Hotel accommodations paid by QPS for overnight land assignments.