The Valve Repair Technician

will be skilled and understand the purpose and principles of operating pressure relief and/or control valves. In this role, you will be responsible for installation, connection, servicing, testing, adjustment, repair, maintenance, removal, trouble shooting, inspection and replacement of safety, safety relief and/or control valves. Essential Responsibilities:  Work in the repair, testing, adjustment and installation of safety, safety relief and/or control valves

Be responsible for installation, connection, servicing of safety, safety relief and/or control valves

Be responsible for troubleshooting, adjustments, repairs, removal, inspection and replacement of safety, safety relief and/or control valves

Perform other job duties as assigned by supervisor or manager 

Qualifications/Requirements: 

High School Diploma / GED (OR a minimum of 2 years of experience in safety, safety relief and/or control valve maintenance)

Minimum of 5 years of experience in a mechanical / production environmentELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS:

Ability and willingness to obtain and maintain a valid Driver’s License and maintain a good driving record

Ability and willingness to lift and work with Personal Protective Equipment, including Emergency Breathing Apparatus

Ability and willingness to regularly raise / lift up to 50 lbs., manually transporting a load of up to 75 lbs. and applying up to 100 lbs. of torque, as required

Ability and willingness to work mostly outdoors in and around mechanical, industrial and electrical equipment in a work environment that is subject to extreme weather related variations and operating equipment conditions  Desired Characteristics: 

Experience working in and around mechanical, industrial and electrical equipment Basic knowledge of Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel and Outlook Ability to read and interpret P&IDs, PSV Data and capacity charts

Knowledge and previous experience with measurement devices and test gauges Previous applicable experience working in a gas gathering system operation Strong judgment with the ability to make decisions and corrections when problems are detected Assumes responsibility and handles multiple tasks under potentially stressful and/or hazardous conditions Works independently Strong safety record and knowledge of safety rules and practices History of dependability and reliability Ability to work well with others Strong organizational skills and customer relations (both internal and external) Ability to perform basic mathematical calculations Ability to make accurate and intelligible reports (written and verbal)

Turn valves to allow measured amounts of air or gas to pass through meters at specified flow rates.

Report hazardous field situations and damaged or missing meters. Record meter readings and installation data on meter cards, work orders,

or field service orders, or enter data into hand-held computers. Connect regulators to test stands, and turn screw adjustments until

gauges indicate that inlet and outlet pressures meet specifications. Disassemble and repair mechanical control devices or valves, such as

regulators, thermostats, or hydrants, using power tools, hand tools, and cutting torches.

Record maintenance information, including test results, material usage, and repairs made.

Disconnect or remove defective or unauthorized meters, using hand tools. Lubricate wearing surfaces of mechanical parts, using oils or other

lubricants. Test valves and regulators for leaks and accurate temperature and

pressure settings, using precision testing equipment.