AOV Technician
3 days ago
Newport News, Virginia, United States
Westinghouse Electric Company, LLC
Full time
Air Operated Valve Tester Job DescriptionWestinghouse Electric Company, LLC is seeking a skilled Air Operated Valve Tester to join our team. As a key member of our maintenance team, you will be responsible for ensuring the optimal performance of air operated valves in our facilities.
Key Responsibilities:- Perform functional and post-maintenance diagnostic testing, corrective and preventative maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair of air operated valves.
- Position, stroke, and thrust outputs to meet prescribed design and vendor specifications for seating, seating force, stroke length, and position control.
- Review work orders for technical correctness and address any discrepancies.
- Identify clearance requirements and implement the clearance process per procedure.
- Perform work tasks as required by work orders and document the steps performed.
- Review documentation to ensure work order entries are correct and complete.
- Perform diagnostic testing as dictated by customer requirements.
- Ensure employees' and co-workers' personal safety and prevent damage to plant equipment.
- Perform troubleshooting and build repair plans based on that troubleshooting.
- Implement First Time Quality.
- Conduct the above-listed functions within the procedural parameters set forth by the customer/contractor.
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Strong mechanical and electrical aptitude.
- 5 years' experience in diagnostic testing as well as Air Operated Valve (AOV) and actuator/valve maintenance.
- Completion of at least two outages as a diagnostic tester.
- Navy Nuclear background with maintenance or equivalent experience and training in Reactor Operations or Maintenance a plus.
- Pass and maintain Fitness for Duty requirements.
- Satisfactory performance rating for previous work (based on client and contractor feedback).
We offer a competitive salary and benefits package, as well as opportunities for professional growth and development. If you are a motivated and skilled individual who is passionate about maintaining the highest standards of quality and safety, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity.