Valve technician

Description

With 7 facilities covering 21 states, we supply industrial equipment for the power, chemical, petrochemical, pulp & paper, food & beverage, and pharmaceutical industries. The industrial equipment Pioneer services include Pressure Relief Valves (PRVs), Control Valves, Line Valves, Instrumentation, Pumps, Blowers, Mechanical Seals, and Fluid Sealing applications.

Valve repair has been a cornerstone of our business for over 34 years and continues to grow. A Valve Technician would perform the essential duties of new valve assembly and valve repair / certification of various types of valves both in shop and onsite at customer facilities. Pioneer provides in house training along with factory supplemented training. Pioneer provides great potential for upward growth.

Responsibilities

Follow all Safety and Quality procedures and regulations

Operate equipment ? overhead hoists, sand blaster, parts washer, propylene torch, etc.

Disassemble valve without damaging parts per the manufacturer?s Installation & Operation Manual

Document and enter job data into ValvKeep database and document photos

Coordinate with office personnel on repair requirements

Maintain a clean and organized work area

Maintain equipment in area, as required

Cleaning, blasting, and painting valve components

Return Valves/Parts to Proper Bins, Boxes, etc.

Assemble, calibrate, tag and certify valve per manufacturer?s repair manuals

May be required to help in field assignments

May be required to climb and work at various elevations depending on job scope

Operate motor vehicle, as required

Attend job and safety training, as necessary or required

Qualifications

High school diploma or GED. Desire a technical or trade school degree.

The right candidate will the ability to learn our trade and has experience working hand and power tools.

Required skills:

Safe Working Attitude

Attention to detail

Basic computer knowledge

Desired skills:

Organized and effective time management skills

Concise communication skills

The right employee exemplifies:

A Positive attitude

A Punctual disposition

Initiative and is always looking for work during down moments

Good integrity and dutifulness

adaptiveness to a constantly changing schedule

Attentiveness to surroundings

Must be able to travel and have a clear driving record in accordance with Pioneer driving guidelines

Capable of holding forklift operation certificate

Physical abilities

Must be able to lift max of 50 lbs

Must be able to work in hot and cold environments