Freelance Control Valve Engineer Jobs in Texas (NOW HIRING)

Immediate need for a talented Control Valve Planner. This is a 24+ months contract opportunity with long-term potential and is located in Port Arthur, TX (Onsite). Please review the job description below and contact me ASAP if you are interested.

Job ID: 26-25082

Pay Range: $45/hr - $50/hour. Employee benefits include, but are not limited to, health insurance (medical, dental, vision), 401(k) plan, and paid sick leave (depending on work location).

Key Responsibilities:

• THIS POSITION IS FOR A CONTROL VALVE PLANNER. ONLY CANIDATES WITH 5+ YEARS AS A CONTROL VALVE PLANNER AND 5+ YEARS AS A CONTROL VALVE TECHNICIAN
• THIS POSITION IS LOCATED IN PORT ARTHUR,TX.
• LOCAL CANDIDATES PREFERRED.
• WORK SCHEDULE 40 HOURS PER WEEK DURING PLANNING PHASE; 7/12'S SCHEDULE DURING TURNAROUND EXECUTION.
• PLANNING PHASE EXPECTED FROM 8/2026 - 7/2027, EXECUTION PHASE 1/2028 - 3/2028, PROJECT CLOSEOUT - 3/2028 - 4/2027
• REQUIRED PPE: HARD HAT, SAFETY GLASSES, STEEL TOE BOOTS, FRC CLOTHING
• Assists with the development of the control valve work scope.
• Identify, scope, and produce construction work packages for execution.
• Ability to read BOM and identify parts need for valve overhauls
• Perform and lead field walks for site verification to complete control valve surveys.
• Provide leadership in risk management, contractor safety, and mitigating safety issues in operations
• Organizing materials through expediting, quoting prices, and ensuring the correct parts are available for jobs
• Create detailed planning activities in Cleopatra for each work order utilizing planning templates as applicable. Activities include individual tasks, manpower, durations, and assigned discipline.
• Provide daily schedule updates during outage execution.
• Create job planning packages for each work order per Clients guidelines for both internal and external distribution, e.g. bid events, contractor field personnel, etc. Packages may include pictures, P&IDs, BOMs, tools, safe work procedures, applicable standards, QC requirements, etc.
• Support Client s Management of Change process, recognizing plant changes and following through on all documentation and recommendations in a timely manner.
• Ability to effectively communicate scope, revisions, and activity breakdowns to other groups.
• Uphold and communicate high standards of housekeeping in assigned areas and on all job sites. Conduct frequent formal housekeeping inspections of plant areas.
• Complete close out and documentation as required by Client s standards and procedures.
• PERFORMANCE STANDARD:
• Willing to work a wide variety of scheduled days and hours, following strict fatigue management guidelines. Travel may be required as much as 25-35% depending on projects
• Ability to work without close supervision.
• Works professionally and harmoniously with co-workers, supervisors, management, support personnel, program participants, and business-related persons.
• Utilizes positive and constructive attitude toward resolution of problems and conflicts.
• Accepts direction, criticism, and supervision.
• Demonstrates ability to remain calm in demanding situations.
• Ability to work within and promote a teamwork philosophy.
• Makes good use of time, completing assigned tasks in a timely manner.
• Ability to demonstrate and perform efficiently and reliably all categories of this document.

Key Requirements and Technology Experience:

• Key skills; Control Valve, Instrumentation, Maintenance
• Proven ability to effectively interact with multi-functional areas (Planning, Scheduling, Engineering, Logistics, Purchasing, Finance, Quality, etc.)
• Understands control valve construction and workflow processes.
• Ability to accurately perform other duties as assigned.
• Understands quality standards as outlined by Client.
• Ability to read and interpret P&ID s, valve specs, and location plans
• Experience in preparing and reviewing test /work packages for issuance to the field
• 5+ years as a Control Valve Planner
• Proficient in the use of computers and business software, including Microsoft (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, PowerPoint, OneNote, Outlook) OneNote, SAP, Primavera P6.
• 5+ years of Control Valve Tech maintenance experience and/or CV maintenance planning
• Ability to QA/QC work packages after work completion.
• Ability to understand Preventive Maintenance programs and how to translate that to work packages.
• Able to achieve various State mandated certifications, TWIC, and other requirements as may be deemed necessary.
• Pass Criminal background investigation. Individuals will be subject to pre-employment, reasonable cause periodic, random, and post-accident drug and alcohol testing.
• Prioritize Zero is achievable safety policy in words and actions to protect self, others and the environment.
• High ethical standards - unwilling to compromise on worker safety and regulatory compliance requirements.
• Demonstrates positive, supportive, and cooperative behavior in interacting with co-workers, supervisors and management.
• Maintains confidentiality of written and verbal information pertaining to Client., its staff, management and participating onsite affiliates.

Our client is a leading Chemical Industry, and we are currently interviewing to fill this and other similar contract positions. If you are interested in this position, please apply online for immediate consideration.

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