Valve Technician - Control Valves

Job Description

Company Description:

For over 75 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.

Specialties:

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:

Pressure Management

Isolation Valves & Actuation

Control Valves & Regulators

Process Control & Safety Systems

Oil & Gas Automation– fiscal custody metering, controls, and SCADA

Reliability Solutions & Services

Specialty Pumps & Rotating Equipment

Instrumentation

Maintenance & Repair Services

Duties and Responsibilities:

Tests and assemble control 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.

Required to work at main facility as well as customer site to tear down, decontaminate, assemble, repair, and test equipment. Customer site work will at times, require inline valve work such as valve fitting, packing change, flange bolting tightening etc.

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.

Install instrumentation/accessories as necessary.

Operate diagnostic equipment (i.e. Flowscanner, Valvelink, etc.)

Perform calibration of pneumatic and electropneumatic instruments (i.e 3582, DVC6200)

Inspect, test and verify accuracy of assembled unit for conformance to standards and customer requirements.

Report defective materials or questionable conditions to Production Supervisors.

Lift, load, and move supplies and finish product between storage and work area using overhead crane or forklift.

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’ experience required, including specific experience with valve and/or other process instrumentation equipment assembly. Repair, testing, calibration experience required.

Mechanical and Electrical experience preferred.

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 read customer specification sheets. May have to read schematic drawings.

Ability to read and interpret assembly manuals (IOM’s).

Good computer skills, knowledgeable in Microsoft Office, Word and Excel.

Ability to work independently or as a team member.

Ability to work with minimum supervision.

Ability to operate forklift.

Good communication skills.

WORKING CONDITIONS/PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Must be able to wear maximum level of required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) without restriction which may include but is not limited to: hardhat; safety glasses; fire resistant clothing; safety-toed footwear; hearing protection; respiratory protection, etc.

Ability to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.

Must be able to walk and stand 8 hours per day.

Frequent climbing, kneeling, reaching, pushing, pulling, lifting, and grasping.

Hazards: Potential exposure to chemicals. Proximity to moving mechanical and mobile equipment.

Must be able to work outside in environmental conditions which at times include extreme heat or extreme cold.

Environmental Conditions: Exposure to chemical plant manufacturing facilities. Must work both outside and inside and often in inclement weather conditions. Frequent exposure to noise and vibration. Must be able to distinguish emergency and other alarms and respond according to prescribed procedures.