Railcar Valve Technician - Beaumont, United States - Iron Horse Services

Description

• Responsible for repair and testing of various valves, including but not limited to ball valves, gate valves, butterfly valves, safety relief valves, etc.
• Perform disassembly, cleaning, inspection, measuring, reassembly and testing of valves.
• Thoroughly complete all calibration and documentation associated with testing and repairs.
• Travel to job sites and adhere to all site safety and performance requirements.
• Communicate timely updates to management, coworkers, and customers to ensure timely and successful completion of job responsibilities.
• Works closely with coworkers, management and safety coordinator to ensure compliance with OSHA and other safety regulations.

• Willing to be taught. Being humble, willing, and moldable in all situations, even in the seemingly mundane.

• Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; Gathers and analyzes information skillfully; Develops alternative solutions; Works well in group problemsolving situations; Uses reason even when dealing with emotional topics.

• Assesses own strengths and weaknesses; Pursues training and development opportunities; Strives to continuously build knowledge and skills; Shares expertise with others.

• Balances team and individual responsibilities; Exhibits objectivity and openness to others' views; Gives and welcomes feedback; Contributes to building a positive team spirit; Puts success of team above own interests; Able to build morale and group commitments to goals and objectives; Supports everyone's efforts to succeed.

• Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness; Looks for ways to improve and promote quality; Applies feedback to improve performance; Monitors own work to ensure quality.

• Meets productivity standards; Completes work in a timely manner; Strives to increase productivity; Works quickly.

• High School Diploma or GED
• Familiar with tools and machinery required to perform daily valve repair duties.
• Valid Driver's License.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of the organization.
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions and decimals.
• Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram or schedule form.

• Frequent exposure to fumes or airborne particles.
• Frequent exposure to loud noises.
• Continually required to stand, walk, bend, crouch and climb.
• Continually required to use hands and fingers and reach with arms.
• Frequently required to lift up to 75 lbs and team lift up to 150 lbs.
• Must be able to physically enter rail cars, handle confined spaces and heights.
• Use of respirator as required.
• Continually required to talk or hear.
• Occasionally exposed to outdoor weather conditions (heat, cold, rain).

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

• 12 hour shift
• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Holidays
• Overtime
• Weekends as needed