Safety Valve Technician

Summary:

With 7 facilities covering 21 states, Pioneer services industrial equipment for the power, chemical, petrochemical, pulp & paper, food & beverage, and pharmaceutical industries.  The industrial equipment Pioneer services include Pressure Relief Valves (PRVs), Control Valves, Line Valves, Instrumentation, Pumps, Blowers, Mechanical Seals, and Fluid Sealing applications.

Valve repair has been a cornerstone of Pioneer’s business for over 34 years and continues to grow.  A Valve Technician would perform the essential duties of new valve assembly and valve repair / certification of various types of valves both in shop and onsite at customer facilities. Pioneer provides in house training along with factory supplemented training.  Pioneer provides great potential for upward growth.

Responsibilities and Duties:

• Follow all Pioneer Safety and Quality procedures and regulations
• Operate equipment – overhead hoists, sand blaster, parts washer, propylene torch, etc.
• Disassemble valve without damaging parts per the manufacturer’s Installation & Operation Manual
• Document and enter job data into ValvKeep database and document photos
• Coordinate with office personnel on repair requirements
• Maintain a clean and organized work area
• Maintain equipment in area, as required
• Cleaning, blasting, and painting valve components
• Return Valves/Parts to Proper Bins, Boxes, etc.
• Assemble, calibrate, tag and certify valve per manufacturer’s repair manuals
• May be required to help in field assignments
• May be required to climb and work at various elevations depending on job scope
• Operate motor vehicle, as required
• Attend job and safety training, as necessary or required

Requirements and Qualifications:

• High school diploma or GED.  Desire a technical or trade school degree.
• The right candidate will the ability to learn our trade and has experience working hand and power tools.
• Required skills:
• Safe Working Attitude
• Attention to detail
• Basic computer knowledge

Desired skills:

• Organized and effective time management skills
• Concise communication skills
• A Positive attitude
• A Punctual disposition
• Initiative and is always looking for work during down moments
• Good integrity and dutifulness
• adaptiveness to a constantly changing schedule
• Attentiveness to surroundings
• Capable of holding forklift operation certificate

Travel:

• Must be able to travel and have a clear driving record in accordance with Pioneer driving guidelines

Physical abilities:

• Must be able to lift max of 50 lbs
• Must be able to work in hot and cold environments