Valve Technician - Pressure Management Valves

Puffer-Sweiven; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Puffer-Sweiven is seeking a Mechanical Services Technician in Houston, TX to assemble and repair valves, test equipment, and document results. You will work from product specs, discuss status with customers when needed, and maintain clean, safe work areas.

This role requires independence for after-hours call-outs and strong mechanical/electrical skills. With 5–8 years of experience in valve-related instrumentation, you will contribute to quality control and field service.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 5–8 years of experience in valve assembly, repair, testing and calibration.

Responsibilities

• Tests and assemble valves following manufacturers’ procedures or customer specs.
• Documents test reports and repairs performed on equipment.
• Communicates with customers about repair/test status as needed.
• Cleans deposits from parts using solvents, brushes or sandblasters.
• Paints valves and fittings using a spray gun.
• Assembles components and aligns parts per instructions.
• Inspects, tests and verifies accuracy of assembled units.
• Records all test results and materials used.

Skills

Valves assembly

Repair & testing

Mechanical experience

Electrical experience

Valve servicing

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Lapping machines

Overhead cranes

Forklifts

Spray gun

Job description

Job Category: Mechanical Services Technician

Requisition Number: VALVE002595

• Posted : October 12, 2026
• Full-Time

Locations

Showing 1 location

Houston, TX 77034, USA

Description

Company Description:

For over 80 years, Puffer-Sweiven has set the standard in equipment and services for process control, automation, safety, and reliability. We help process-intensive facilities run more efficiently and safely by delivering quality products, technical support, and knowledgeable staff to implement the needed process solutions — with the goal of exceeding customer expectations. Our dedication brings the most advanced products and services to our customers throughout the Central and Gulf Coast regions of Texas.

As an Emerson Impact Partner, we offer a broad base of superior solutions including the top product lines for a given application. Our specialties at Puffer-Sweiven include:

• Process Control & Safety Systems
• Control Valves & Regulators
• Isolation Valves & Actuation
• Oil & Gas Automation
• Reliability Solutions & Services
• Pressure Management
• Specialty Pumps & Rotating Equipment
• Instrumentation

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Tests and assemble valves by following manufacturers’ assembly procedures, work orders or other customer specifications.
• Documents the testing (test reports) and repair of the equipment.
• May communicate with customers directly to discuss the status of the repairs and tests.
• Clean corrosive and other deposits from serviceable parts using solvents, wire brushes or sandblaster.
• Paints valve, fittings and other devices using spray gun.
• Position, fit or align valve parts on workbench, floor or machine following manufacturers’ assembly procedures, work orders or other customer specifications.
• Position and fasten components together with bolts, screws, speed clips, rivets or other fasteners.
• Adjust, repair, and/or replace defective product parts.
• Inspect, test and verify accuracy of assembled unit for conformance to standards and customer requirements.
• Report defective materials or questionable conditions to Production Supervisors.
• Record all test results.
• Lift, load, and move supplies and finish product between storage and work area.
• Assists in setting up field test equipment for testing valves in the field.
• Label product with identifying data.
• Follow safety procedures and regulations.
• Maintain the work area and equipment in a clean and orderly condition.
• Performs other related duties other departments as required.
• Required to work independent of supervision for after-hours call-outs.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education/Knowledge:

• High school diploma or equivalent.

Experience/Skills:

• 5 to 8 years of experience required, including specific experience with Direct Spring Pressure Relief Valves, Pilot Operated Valves and/or other process instrumentation equipment assembly. Repair, testing, calibration experience required
• Mechanical and Electrical experience preferred.
• Experienced repairing pilot operated and conventional relief valves, flame arrestors, tank vents and boiler testing.

COMPETENCIES:

• Ability to safely use and maintain a large variety of tools and equipment, associated with the assembly of valves and actuators, including impact wrenches, electric and manual hand tools, lapping machines, testing equipment, overhead cranes and forklifts.
• Ability to work independently or as a team member.
• Ability to read and interpret assembly manuals (IOM’s).
• Ability to read customer specification sheets. May have to read schematic drawings.
• Ability to work with minimum supervision.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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