Casual Valve Technician

Position Title

Valve Technician

Reports To

Valve Supervisor, Shift Coordinator, or Project Manager

Description

Performs valve repacks inclusive of removing packing, cleaning, inspection, installation of new packing, consolidation of packing, and adjustment of packing. Replaces rising stem valve body to bonnet gaskets. Replaces butterfly valve flange gaskets. Performs valve disassembly, inspections, blue checks, measurements, parts replacement, and reassembly. Capable of working on gates, globes, check, butterfly, and ball valves. Note, this is a seasonal contract position.

Major Responsibilities

Perform all duties safely and work in accordance with customer or CRANE procedures Disassemble, inspect, perform measurements, and assemble various types of valves Perform valve repacks and adjustments including packing consolidation Replace valve body to bonnet gaskets, flange gaskets, and other gaskets as necessary Perform valve blue checks Replace valve parts

Required Experience and/or Education

High School Diploma or GED

Ability to read blueprints

Mechanical knowledge a plus

Must have a strong commitment to meeting customer requirements and continuous improvement

Must be able to work in teams while effectively communicating

Meet current certification and qualification requirements per CRANE Nuclear QAP-2.0:

General Valve Training OR Challenge

General Valve Exam (TM-20)

General Valve TPE

Physical Requirements

Willing to work 12-hour rotating shifts, up to 72 hours per week

Ability to travel up to 80%; must be able to travel and support all domestic work orders

Must be able to lift 50-75lbs without assistance

Must be able to stand or walk for extended periods ( 4-6 hours at a time)

Ability to work in clean, safe, and orderly manner

Ability to climb, balance, and work at heights from platforms, scaffolding, and ladders (fixed or temporary)

Ability to wear fall-protection

Ability to work in extreme heat (greater than 100 degrees F) and within OSHA guidelines

Ability to work in confined spaces

Ability to carry, grip, and work with hand tools

Crane Valve Services is committed to extending equal opportunity to all persons without regard to race, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, religion, age, disability or veteran status.

This description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work being performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.

Crane Company. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, general identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.