Valve Technician

Floworks International LLC•Mobile, AL

About The Position

As a Valve Technician you are responsible for performing maintenance, assessment, repair and testing on various types of industrial valves. This position has no supervisory responsibilities. Responsible for repair and testing of various valves, including but not limited to ball valves, gate valves, butterfly valves, safety relief valves, etc. Perform disassembly, cleaning, inspection, measuring, reassembly and testing of valves at Flotech facilities and client locations. Follow all schematics and documented procedures in accordance with all Quality Control and ASME National Board standards that apply to the job. Thoroughly complete all calibration and documentation associated with testing and repairs. Travel to job sites and adhere to all site safety and performance requirements. Communicate timely updates to management, co-workers and customers to ensure timely and successful completion of job responsibilities. Works closely with co-workers, management and safety coordinator to ensure compliance with OSHA and other safety regulations. Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; Gathers and analyzes information skillfully; Develops alternative solutions; Works well in group problem solving situations; Uses reason even when dealing with emotional topics. Assesses own strengths and weaknesses; Pursues training and development opportunities; Strives to continuously build knowledge and skills; Shares expertise with others. Exhibits objectivity and openness to others' views; Gives and welcomes feedback; Contributes to building a positive team spirit; Puts success of team above own interests; Able to build morale and group commitments to goals and objectives; Supports everyone's efforts to succeed. Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness; Looks for ways to improve and promote quality; Applies feedback to improve performance; Monitors own work to ensure quality. Meets productivity standards; Completes work in timely manner; Strives to increase productivity; Works quickly.

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED and a minimum of 2 years industrial valve repair experience, or equivalent number of years of education and experience.
Familiar with tools and machinery required to perform daily valve repair duties.
Experience with repairing various valves and actuators, whether pneumatic, hydraulic or electric.
Valid Driver’s License.
Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of the organization.
Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions and decimals.
Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram or schedule form.

Responsibilities

Responsible for repair and testing of various valves, including but not limited to ball valves, gate valves, butterfly valves, safety relief valves, etc.
Perform disassembly, cleaning, inspection, measuring, reassembly and testing of valves at Flotech facilities and client locations.
Follow all schematics and documented procedures in accordance with all Quality Control and ASME National Board standards that apply to the job.
Thoroughly complete all calibration and documentation associated with testing and repairs.
Travel to job sites and adhere to all site safety and performance requirements.
Communicate timely updates to management, co-workers and customers to ensure timely and successful completion of job responsibilities.
Works closely with co-workers, management and safety coordinator to ensure compliance with OSHA and other safety regulations.
Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; Gathers and analyzes information skillfully; Develops alternative solutions; Works well in group problem solving situations; Uses reason even when dealing with emotional topics.
Assesses own strengths and weaknesses; Pursues training and development opportunities; Strives to continuously build knowledge and skills; Shares expertise with others.
Exhibits objectivity and openness to others' views; Gives and welcomes feedback; Contributes to building a positive team spirit; Puts success of team above own interests; Able to build morale and group commitments to goals and objectives; Supports everyone's efforts to succeed.
Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness; Looks for ways to improve and promote quality; Applies feedback to improve performance; Monitors own work to ensure quality.
Meets productivity standards; Completes work in timely manner; Strives to increase productivity; Works quickly.