Job Description

Our client is seeking experienced Valve Technicians to support repair, maintenance, and testing operations within refinery and industrial plant environments. This role is ideal for someone with a strong mechanical background who is comfortable working both in the shop and in the field during plant turnarounds and service calls.

This is a hands-on position requiring strong troubleshooting ability, mechanical aptitude, and the ability to work safely in industrial environments.

**Shift: **6am-4:30pm (some overtime may be required)

Pay: $18.00-25.00/hr DOE

Key Responsibilities

• Diagnose, repair, and service relief valves, control valves, and manual valves from teardown through final testing
• Perform valve disassembly, inspection, cleaning, repair, reassembly, and calibration
• Conduct field service work, including on-site repair and testing during plant turnarounds and outages
• Read and interpret work orders, specifications, and technical documents
• Operate auxiliary testing equipment and tools safely and accurately
• Coordinate job setup, scheduling, and follow-up activities
• Communicate professionally with customers and plant personnel on job progress and technical issues
• Operate company vehicles and equipment responsibly
• Participate in rotating 24/7 on-call schedule for emergency service support
• Maintain strong safety practices and comply with all plant and company procedures

Qualifications

• Minimum 2+ years of valve technician or related mechanical experience in refinery, petrochemical, power generation, or industrial plant environments
• Experience working turnarounds/shutdowns in refinery or plant settings strongly preferred
• Strong mechanical aptitude with experience troubleshooting and repairing industrial equipment
• Ability to disassemble and rebuild valves independently
• Valid driver’s license required
• Ability to pass physical, drug screen, and random testing requirements
• Comfortable with travel and overnight stays as needed (approximately 50% travel)
• Strong attention to detail, organization, and safety awareness
• Ability to work independently and maintain productivity with minimal supervision
• Strong communication and customer service skills
• Basic computer proficiency required
• High School Diploma or GED required

Preferred Experience

• Machining experience
• Welding or fabrication experience
• Power generation or petrochemical maintenance background
• Experience operating/testing pressure relief or control valve systems

You should be proficient in:

• Mechanical Troubleshooting Skills
• Maintenance and Repair Skills
• Mechanical Assembly Skills
• Mechanical Systems & Component Repair
• Blueprint Reading