Control Valve Repair Technician Lead

Overview

Perform disassembly and assembly of control valves and regulators, perform inspections, calibration, testing, and quality control documentation in compliance with customer requirements and factory standards. Roles involve handling a variety of valve types, actuators, regulators, and associated components; requires travel as needed and adherence to Total Customer Commitment (TCC) standards.

• Perform disassembly and assembly of control valves including:
  • Read, interpret, and respond accordingly to sales order and customer data sheet information
  • Identify various valves and accessories
  • Perform visual inspections during disassembly and reassembly to ensure components are correct and in good condition
  • Identify and initiate changes in the sales order system to match the customer data sheet
  • Document with digital pictures and transfer into the ERP system to track assemblies
• Safely disassemble valves and parts including various types:
  • Sliding stem valves
  • Rotary ball valves
  • Rotary butterfly valves
  • High performance rotary butterfly valves
  • Bolted bonnet gate, globe, and check valves
  • Soft-seated ball valves
  • Various pressure globe and rotary valves
• Safely disassemble actuators and parts including:
  • Double acting pneumatic sliding stem piston actuators
  • Double acting pneumatic rotary piston actuators
  • Single acting sliding stem spring and diaphragm actuators
  • Single acting rotary spring and diaphragm actuators
• Evaluate parts and maintain material awareness:
  • Mark parts correctly and maintain organization and segregation
  • Perform chemical solvent cleaning when needed
  • Inspect parts for critical dimension requirements and ensure compliance
  • Identify and utilize manufacturers’ nomenclature (literature, IOM, criteria, part and model numbers)
  • Identify materials using PMI, alloy analyzer, materials markings, and standards, including report completion
  • Complete all quality control sheets with date, sign-off, status, etc.
• Understand special assembly requirements and maintain compliance with factory and customer requirements
• Safely and accurately perform machining processes as needed:
  • Drill press or pneumatic tools for drilling and pinning stems
  • Hand grinder for polishing flange and sealing surfaces
• Safely assemble control valves from repair order instructions, customer test reports/spec sheets, and OEM IOM manuals; calibrate positioners and controllers
• Valve types include:
  • Rotary ball valves
  • Rotary butterfly valves
  • Soft-seated ball valves
• Install stem packing; attach actuators to valves; set valve travel and bench set on actuators
• Tube positioners and controllers to actuators and accessories
• Test control valves according to applicable codes and manufacturer manuals using compressed air, water, and nitrogen; complete test reports with required detail
• Calibrate and troubleshoot pneumatic and digital positioners/controllers per specs (examples include Fisher products and DVC positioners/controllers)
• Perform calibration procedures for Valvelink signatures on digital positioners
• Generate and analyze reports/graphs related to valve signatures and tests; read/test using Valvelink software
• Troubleshoot and remedy issues during valve scan process
• Complete final inspection with testing and reports for the assembly
• Operate software and handheld communicators (e.g., 475 and TREX)
• Disassembly and assembly of regulators and relief valves (direct and pilot operated)
• Read and respond to sales orders and customer data sheets; explain purpose and function of regulators and relief valves
• Adjust spring, orifice, and body changes; test and set regulators/relief valves to desired set points
• Complete quality control sheets and final inspection findings
• Uphold JHC TCC standards; support colleagues; build relationships; travel as required; maintain regular attendance

• High School or Equivalent
• A minimum of 7 years in the valve repair industry preferred
• TWIC, OSHA Safety, Security Passport
• Valid State-issued driver’s license
• Knowledge of machinery fundamentals including control valves, pneumatic safety systems, and rotary valves
• Ability to read and understand customer data sheets for final assembly of control valves and regulators
• Knowledge of industrial and residential regulators; oil and gas equipment and processes
• Familiarity with digital positioners/controllers used on control valves (e.g., Emerson Fisher products)
• Ability to use basic hand and pneumatic tools safely
• Experience in self-directed field/shop environment; tubing experience preferred
• Experience reading/measuring with torque wrenches, calipers, micrometers, gauges, etc.
• Ability to assist Level I/II technicians; read/record measurements

• No supervisory responsibilities

• As needed throughout Gulf Coast region

• Demonstrate ethics, values, and integrity
• Professional appearance and actions
• Customer service mindset
• Strong mechanical aptitude
• Professional written and verbal communication
• Moderate computer skills
• Self-starter and self-directed
• Problem-solving ability

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