Valve Technician - Apprentice

Job Description

Job Description

Position Title: Apprentice Valve Technician
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
Reports to: Shop Manager
Department: Mechanical Services


Job Summary:
Responsible for interfacing with industrial manufacturing customers, suppliers, account managers, and other employees in functional areas such as STL, account manager, and production. Primary duties include shop and field repair of valves and actuators. This position open for entry level apprentices as well as experienced technicians.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities:

• Evaluate and repair control, safety, relief, gate, globe, check, ball, butterfly and plug valves.
• Evaluate and repair pneumatic, hydraulic and electric actuators.
• Pre-testing, disassembly, cleaning, in-process inspection, machining, lapping, surface preparation, painting, assembly, testing, and final inspection on various types of valves and actuators.
• Calibration and testing of valves, related instruments and process instrumentation.
• Document repair, testing and assembly activities - cause of failure, actions taken, parts used, etc.
• Set up and take down of required repair equipment on site and in the shop.
• Customer communication - technical assistance, troubleshooting and determining disposition of repairs.
• Execute work in adherence to the guidelines stated under a National Board VR/UV program.
• Reference appropriate technical sources.
• Complete site-specific safety requirements.
• Maintain driver eligibility.
• Maintain a clean work environment
• Participation and involvement in Safety and Quality programs.

Other Duties:

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Physical Demands:

• Lift objects weighing up to 44lbs
• Turning and twisting while lifting or moving
• Navigate/climb stairs, ladders and scaffolding at client and customer sites at least 10- 30 feet in the air and sometimes higher

Travel:

• Overnight travel required
• Work is performed at Control Southern repair facilities and customer locations.

Qualifications:

• Preferred 1-3 years industry related experience (i.e. valve, pump or actuator) and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and Welding and machining ability is a plus
• A valid driver’s license and the ability to be insured on company insurance

• Required Competencies

• Excellent communication (verbal & written), interpersonal and customer relations skills - exhibit an ability to effectively communicate with plant personnel.

• Time Management Skills

• Teamwork

• Functional/Technical Skills

• Mechanical Ability/Aptitude

• Problem Solving/Troubleshooting

• Ability to stay task focused

• Must be able to work off hours, weekends, and OT on a short notice basis based on business needs

• Knowledge of rigging, lifting and moving heavy and awkward products.

• Able to work in abnormal (heat/cold/clean room) operating conditions.

• Must be able operate repair equipment namely; overhead cranes, forklifts, sand blasters, seat facing machines, lift assist devices and power tools.

Company Description

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

Company Description

At Control Southern, we believe that if you live with integrity, success will follow.\r\n\r\nControl 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.\r\n\r\nTo 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.\r\n\r\nOur 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.\r\n\r\nAcross 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.\r\n\r\nAs 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.\r\n\r\nEqual Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities