Valve Technician I

5 days ago

Houston, TX, United States MultAlloy Full-time
Valve Technician IHouston, TX 77051OverviewSalary Range $20.00
- $24.00 Hourly Level EntryDescriptionA Valve Technician is responsible for inspecting, repairing, testing, and maintaining industrial valves to ensure safe and reliable operation in facilities such as refineries, chemical plants, power plants, water treatment plants, and manufacturing sites.

Key Responsibilities
Inspect, diagnose, and repair a wide range of valves including gate, globe, check, ball, butterfly, safety relief, and control valvesDisassemble valves for cleaning, machining, or part replacementReplace seals, seats, stems, gaskets, O-rings, packing, and other internal componentsPerform valve calibration and set pressure adjustments (for relief/safety valves)Reassemble and test valves using hydraulic or pneumatic test standsIdentify wear, corrosion, leaks, or mechanical deficiencies and determine corrective actionsDocument repair findings, parts used, test results, and certificationsInterpret P&IDs, isometrics, valve datasheets, and technical manualsWork with other technicians, inspectors, and engineers during turnarounds or shutdownsFollow all safety, lockout/tagout (LOTO), and facility proceduresRequired Skills & QualificationsKnowledge of mechanical systems, industrial valves, and valve componentsAbility to use precision tools: torque wrenches, calipers, micrometers, dial indicators, lapping equipmentSkilled in troubleshooting leaks, sticking valves, broken seals, seat damage, and operational failuresFamiliarity with test equipment such as hydrotest pumps, air test rigs, and calibration toolsStrong reading of technical drawings and valve specificationsAttention to detail and ability to maintain accurate repair recordsEducation & ExperienceHigh school diploma or GED requiredTechnical/vocational training in mechanical or industrial maintenance preferred0
- 1 year of experience working with industrial valves (plant or shop environment)