Valve Automation Manager Jobs in Florida (NOW HIRING)

Join Control Southern’s expert team and help keep critical industrial systems running safely and efficiently.

Location: Jacksonville, Florida | Travel: Yes (overnight required)

What You’ll Do

• Inspect, repair, and maintain a variety of valves (control, safety, relief, gate, globe, check, ball, butterfly, plug) and actuators (pneumatic, hydraulic, electric).
• Perform calibration, testing, and troubleshooting of valves and process instrumentation.
• Complete full repair cycle: pre-testing, disassembly, cleaning, machining, lapping, painting, assembly, and final inspection.
• Document all repair activities, including cause of failure and parts used.
• Provide technical support and communicate with customers on-site and in-shop.
• Adhere to National Board VR/UV program guidelines and site-specific safety requirements.
• Operate repair equipment such as overhead cranes, forklifts, sandblasters, and power tools.

What We’re Looking For

• Experience: 1–3 years in valve, pump, or actuator repair (or equivalent training). Welding and machining skills are a plus.
• Skills: Strong mechanical aptitude, troubleshooting ability, time management, and teamwork.
• Requirements:
• • Valid driver’s license and insurability.
  • Ability to lift up to 44 lbs and work in varied conditions (heat, cold, clean rooms).
  • Comfortable with off-hours, weekends, and overtime as needed.
  • Knowledge of rigging and moving heavy equipment.

Why Join Us?

• Be part of a safety-first culture with opportunities for growth.
• Work on diverse projects at our repair facilities and customer sites.
• Competitive pay and benefits.

Ready to make an impact? Apply now and help us deliver reliability and safety to our customers.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

At Control Southern, we believe that if you live with integrity, success will follow.

Control Southern helps manufacturing plants in the Southeast run better, faster and smarter through automation and customized valve solutions. We offer on-site consultation, engineering services, top-notch products and business experience.

To grow even more, we are seeking candidates with integrity, a drive to excel in engineering, a dedication to customer service and a thirst to innovative in management.

Our expertise is backed by Emerson, a leader in global manufacturing and technology. With a team of highly skilled automation professionals developing unique solutions for our clients in power, pulp & paper, life science, chemical, food & beverage, alternative energy and many other process industries, we help the world run more efficiently.

Across North America, Emerson strategically partners with local companies to assist with delivery, ensure quality, and maximize lifetime value of all automation assets. This integrated network of twenty-one strategically selected local companies, known as Emerson Impact Partners, offer the tools, services, subject matter experts, local expertise, and technologies within and beyond Emerson’s portfolio to serve valve, automation and reliability needs.

As an Emerson Impact Partner for Georgia, Bahamas, the majority of Florida and Alabama, and portions of Tennessee, Control Southern connects customers with world-class solutions, superior technical expertise, and life-cycle services.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities