Valve Technician - Isolation Valves

Puffer-Sweiven

Houston, TX

Expired: May 03, 2024 Applications are no longer accepted.

Full-Time

Company Description:

For over 75 years, Pufffer-Sweiven has set the standard for process control, automation, safety, and reliability equipment and service. We help process-intensive facilities run more efficiently and safely by delivering quality products, technical support, and knowledgeable staff, all with the goal of exceeding customer expectations.

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 isolation valves by following manufacturers' assembly procedures, work orders or other customer specifications.
Documents the testing (test reports) and repair of the equipment in the Company's ERP.
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.
Paints valve, fittings and other devices using spray gun.
Required to work at main facility to tear down, decontaminate, assemble, repair, and test equipment.
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.
Inspect, test and verify accuracy of assembled unit for conformance to standards and customer requirements.
Report defective materials or questionable conditions to IV Production Supervisor.
Lift, load, and move supplies and finish product between storage and work area.
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 isolation 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.
Ability to work independently or as a team member.
Ability to work with minimum supervision.
Good communication skills.