Valve Technician/valve Rebuild Technician - Channelview, United States - Eagle Railcar Services
Description
Eagle Railcar Services
Position:
Valve Technician/ Valve Rebuild Technician
Position summary:
Install, repair, and maintain mechanical regulating and controlling devices, safety and flow valves.
Tasks:
- Connect regulators to test stands and turn screw adjustments until gauges indicate that inlet and outlet pressures meet specifications.
- Record maintenance information, including test results, material usage, and repairs made.
- Disconnect and/or remove defective or unauthorized valves, using hand tools.
- Lubricate wearing surfaces of mechanical parts, using oils or other lubricants.
- Disassemble and repair mechanical control devices or valves, such as safety valves, XS flow valves, heater coils, or bottom outlet valves, using power tools, hand tools, and cutting torches.
- Turn valves to allow measured amounts of air or gas to pass through gauges at specified flow rates.
- Examine valves parts for defects, dents, or loose attachments, and mark malfunctioning areas of defective units.
- Test valves and gauges for leaks and accurate temperature and pressure settings, using precision testing equipment.
- Attach air hoses to valve connections; then plug outlets and observe gauges for pressure losses in order to test internal seams for leaks.
- Replace defective parts, such as ball valves, ruptured disks, and safety valves, and reassemble units according to customer specifications using hand tools.
Skills:
- Mechanically inclined.
- Able to stand for long periods of time with limited breaks.
- Must be able to lift up to 75 pounds and team lift up to 150 pounds.
- Work in extreme temperatures and elements for an extended period of time.
- Must be able to work in confined spaces.
- Must be able to work at elevated heights.
- Must be able to read and comprehend basic drawings and scope of work.
- Must possess basic math skills, addition, subtraction.
Qualities:
- Mechanically Inclined
- Committed to Personal Excellence (Safety, Quality, Productivity)
Experience and Education:
- High School Diploma (or GED or High School Equivalence Certificate); or 3 years verifiable work experience.
Pay:
$ $26.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Parental leave
- Referral program
- Retirement plan
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
- Night shift
- Weekends as needed
Application Question(s):
- Are you comfortable working in Confined Spaces and on Elevated Heights?
Education:
- High school or equivalent (required)
Experience:
- Valve Repair/
License/Certification:
- Driver's License (preferred)
Shift availability:
- Day Shift (preferred)
- Night Shift (preferred)
Work Location:
In person
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