Valve Technician I

Guardian Rail; Amarillo (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Guardian Rail is seeking a Valve Technician I at Amarillo Tank Shop, Amarillo, TX. The role involves removing, tagging, repairing and testing valve components on tank cars, following FRA, AAR, and customer specifications.

The position requires reading work orders, safety consciousness, and hands-on work in outdoor environments year-round. Candidates must be able to operate in hot and cold conditions around heavy equipment, with PPE such as steel-toed boots and eye/ear protection.

Qualifications

• Must be able to read, write and communicate in English.
• Ability to read and understand Guardian Rail work orders and follow procedures.
• Must maintain a safety and quality mindset.
• Able to work in hot/cold outdoor conditions around heavy equipment and railcars.
• Ability to follow oral and written instructions and perform recordkeeping per EH&S rules.

Responsibilities

• Interpret work orders to perform valve removal and repair.
• Coordinate repairs efficiently within assigned hours.
• Record maintenance data, test results, material use and repairs.
• Notify supervisor of materials/equipment needs to complete tasks.
• Interact with crew and supervisor in a team environment; follow safety rules.
• Comply with Guardian Rail quality programs and FRA/AAR rules; perform special projects as assigned.

Skills

English proficiency

Read and write orders

Safety mindset

Team collaboration

Follow instructions

Physical stamina

PPE usage

Tools

Car jacks

Impact wrenches

Grinders

Hand wrenches

Cutting torches

Welding equipment

Job description

# Valve Technician IAmarillo Tank Shop - Amarillo, TX 79118## OverviewPosition TypeFull TimeJob ShiftAnyEducation LevelNoneTravel PercentageNegligibleCategoryOther## Description**Summary Description**Guardian Rail is proud to operate one of the country’s leading freight rail services and transportation companies with a large network of freight and tank car repair facilities, a nationwide network of running repair agents, and a rail services division that operates short line railroads and contract switching and transloading sites.Incumbent Valve Technicians are responsible for the removal, tagging for identification for later reapplication, tank car product and pressure relief valves. The person must be able to read and understand Guardian Rail work orders, and make repairs in accordance with FRA, AAR, Guardian Rail, and customer specifications. Candidates must have a safety and quality mindset and enjoy hands-on work in year-round outdoor conditions.**Duties and Responsibilities*** Interpret job work orders to perform required valve removal and repair* Coordinate and complete repairs in an efficient manner and within assigned hours* Record maintenance information including test results, material usage and repairs made; removing and replacing defective valves; observing gauges for pressure losses; and testing internal seams* Notify supervisor of any materials and/or equipment required to ensure completion of job tasks* Interact with crew members in a team environment, as well as with supervisor* *Follow all safety rules, keep work area clean and comply with all Guardian Rail Environmental Health and Safety Policies** Complies with company's Quality program by following all in house quality processes and procedures and required AAR and FRA rules and regulations as well as any client specific procedures.* Any other duties as assigned such special projects## Qualifications**Qualifications*** Ability to read, write, and communicate English at a proficient level* Ability to learn function specific operational details and pass an exam to demonstrate knowledge* Ability to learn, follow and perform required recordkeeping of Guardian Rail EHS, and Quality policies, procedures, and checklists.* Work in hot and cold environment, in and out of the weather; work safely around heavy equipment and on top of, under and inside railcars, as well as around railroad tracks.* Knowledge of equipment and tools required to perform safe entry for cleaning* Perform/ prioritize multiple tasks with attention to details.* Ability to follow oral and written instructions.* Ability to wear and care for Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) including but not limited to steel toed boots, eye protection, hearing protection, gloves, and other PPE as required.**Physical Demands & Work Environment**Our physical work environment requires the employee to work both inside and outside in heat/cold, wet/humid, dry/arid and dusty conditions. The environment requires working in close proximity to moving mechanical parts, moving vehicles, in high and low precarious places, confined spaces.The work type is best described as heavy, hands-on mechanical work. Work is very physical, and without proper work planning can result in out of position pushing, pulling, and lifting. Proper body mechanics, positioning and lifting techniques can be very important. Employees are urged to seek help when needed with heavier tasks, and to use lifting equipment where necessary. The positioning of the work being performed can change very frequently.Tools used: Various heavier air and electric powered tools are used, such as car jacks, impact wrenches, and grinders are used daily. Work also requires frequent use of hand wrenches, hammers, chisels, socket wrenches, and ladders. Cutting torches are also used, with welding equipment used upon qualification of employee.* Climbing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, grasping, talking, hearing, smelling and visual acuity, with color and depth perception* Ability to work in a confined space* Required to use personal protective equipment as environmental conditions dictate