Control Valve Technician / Machinist

Urenco Group; North East; On-site; GBP 30,000 - GBP 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering company is seeking a Senior Valve Technician to provide effective valve repair and part replacement services. The role requires a minimum of GCSE qualifications, relevant apprenticeship or HNC/NVQ, and experience with various types of valves. Duties include troubleshooting, field service repairs, and adherence to health and safety standards. Candidates must possess strong technical skills, be self-directed, and able to manage multiple tasks. This position involves travel within the UK and internationally, ensuring flexibility and adaptability.

Qualifications

• Minimum GCSE Grade A – C in core subjects required.
• Apprenticeship or HNC/NVQ in relevant discipline preferred.
• Experience with repairing Control/Relief/Isolation Valves is essential.
• Familiarity with valve instrumentation is crucial.
• Full driving license required for site maintenance tasks.

Responsibilities

• Execute valve repair and part replacement as per specifications.
• Conduct troubleshooting and root cause analysis on valves.
• Work under the supervision of the Supervisor/Operations Manager.
• Ensure test valves and record all information correctly.
• Promote services by identifying client needs and recommendations.

Skills

Technical/specification writing and interpretation skills

Experience in a service-oriented work environment

Problem-solving service-related issues

IT and information systems including Microsoft Word/Excel

Team-oriented work environment

Self-directed and organizational skills

Ability to handle multiple demands

Written and verbal communication skills

Understanding of ISO, ASME and API compliance

Understanding of manufacturing processes

Ability to read and interpret designs and schematics

Education

Minimum GCSE Grade A – C in core subjects

Apprenticeship in relevant discipline plus 2 years experience

HNC/NVQ in a relevant discipline

Tools

Pneumatic/Electronic instrumentation

Valve Management Database

Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)

Job description

Job Purpose

The senior valve technician’s primary responsibility is to provide comprehensive, effective and efficient execution of the valve repair and part replacement process. Ensure works are delivered on time and to customers specifications. Under the supervision of the Supervisor / Operations Manager, perform a variety of skilled tasks in the construction, installation, servicing, repair, maintenance and testing of valves and perform related duties as assigned to meet client’s requirements. You will also be involved in assisting customers with troubleshooting and doing root cause analysis on valves. In this position, you must be willing to travel in both the UK and internationally at short notice.

Job Qualifications and Competencies

Education and Experience

• Minimum GCSE Grade A – C in core subjects
• Apprenticeship in relevant discipline plus 2 years post qualification experience preferred or
• HNC/NVQ in a relevant discipline
• Experience with repairing various valves, specifically Control / Relief / Isolation Valves and actuation, whether pneumatic, hydraulic.
• Familiar with most valve instrumentation including Pneumatic/Electronic (DVC) and associated ancillaries.
• Familiar with tools and equipment required to perform daily valve repair duties
• Full driving license, as on-site maintenance will be required

Skills and Abilities

• Technical/specification writing and interpretation skills
• Experience in a service-oriented work environment,
• Ability to problem solve service-related issues
• Ability to use IT and information systems including Microsoft Word/Excel/Databases
• Ability to work in a team-oriented environment that is fast paced and demanding
• Must be self-directed, have excellent initiative and organizational skills
• Exhibits a strong ability to handle multiple demands with a sense of urgency, drive and energy.
• Works well meeting multiple deadlines with the ability to deliver on time
• Excellent written and verbal communications skills
• Working understanding of ISO, ASME and API compliance regulations, codes, standards as well as other international codes/standards
• Understanding of material applications for variety of industrial/service applications
• Understanding of manufacturing processes/workflow
• Ability to manage multiple projects/tasks and requests for information and prioritize to ensure timely and accurate completion of all tasks
• Excellent math and algebra skills
• Ability to accurately read, review and interpret manufacturing and electrical designs, drawing and schematics

Job Duties and Responsibilities

Valves

• Work in a team environment, overhaul/fault finding on valves and record appropriate findings on valve data sheet with a full report detailing ‘as found’ condition.
• Work in conjunction at all times with MCE work instructions.
• Keep Workshop Supervisor / Operations Manager informed at all stages of the process.
• Test valves and record the test information correctly according to work instructions.
• Ensure all equipment used remains in good working order.
• Report any damages to Workshop Supervisor / Operations Manager.
• Ensure ability to work under own initiative, being able to fault find and carry out corrective actions.
• Advise and recommend corrective actions.
• Promote MCE services/abilities at every opportunity by identifying client needs and report to Supervisor / Operations Manager.
• Coordinate, schedule and perform field service repairs
• Seek out sale/prospect opportunities while at customer facilities
• Develop monthly sales forecasts in your territory
• Maintain timesheet, expenses report, receipts, files, records and statistics for all repairs and service
• Submit timesheets, customer service survey information and expense report as necessary upon completion of in-field service visit
• Work closely with regions sales to support new sales in the territory.
• Continual expansion of service, QA, compliance knowledge pertaining to service, engineering, design and QA standards
• May perform any other work-related functions as deemed necessary and appropriate by immediate supervisor

VTI Valves

• Confirm that the materials to be used match the Sales Order documentation including parts identification and quantity of parts.
• Assemble valves in accordance with established ValvTechnologies production and quality control guidelines and procedures.
• Test valves in accordance with established ValvTechnologies production and quality control guidelines and procedures.
• Adhere to strict technical specification and application/customer requirement compliance during production.
• Complete data entry on the Valve Management Database and obtain verification from the competent person at all quality hold points.
• Maintain a clean and organized working environment and safety check equipment

Instrumentation

• Be fully converse with most valve Instrumentation to enable function tests and overhaul on valves to be carried out.

Site Work

• Arrive on site on time with the correct Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), tools and equipment and work instructions, method statements and risk assessments.
• Perform duties as per work instructions complying with health and safety policies.
• Assist others to ensure work is accurate and on time.
• Complete site time sheet and ensure it is signed by client before leaving site.
• Ensure all equipment is used correctly and brought back to the workshop in good working order.
• Ensure any damages are reported immediately to the Workshop Supervisor / Operations Manager.

Documentation

• Must have ability to fill in all data sheets associated with any work carried out on any @type of valve, with strict adherence to work instructions, method statements and risk assessments, including valves that are site based, to ensure current, complete and correct records are kept.
• Complete engineer’s reports.
• Understand contract variations and complete during outages or when extra work is not covered by original scope of work.
• Ensure timesheets are completed daily electronically on the Valve Management Database (VMD)