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Valve Technician

Emerson
Gonzales, LA Full Time
POSTED ON 1/11/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 2/6/2026
Job Description

Are you ready to play an integral role in the Lifecycle Services model at Emerson? We have an exciting opportunity for you! As a Valve Technician, you will be responsible for the teardown, repair, assembly, calibration, and diagnostics—using Flowscanner—of various brands of control valves and instruments. This role also includes completing associated paperwork, conducting valve diagnostics, and working with digital control technologies such as AMS and DeltaV. You will primarily work in a shop environment, with occasional field service as needed!

In this Role, Your Responsibilities Will Be:

  • Assembly of new equipment or repaired equipment.
  • Documentation of repair / testing / assembly activities – cause of failure, actions taken, parts used, labor hours, etc
  • Various inventory control responsibilities - stocking shelves, pulling parts, cycle counting, accurate documentation of inventory transactions.
  • Customer communication – technical assistance, troubleshooting, quoting / determining disposition of repairs.
  • Disassembly, cleanup and evaluation of parts.
  • Surface preparation and painting assemblies and parts.
  • Nameplate stamping and tagging.
  • Boxing / shipping of old and new parts. Crating and packaging when required.
  • Final inspection and completion of inspection report.
  • Signing and documenting date compliance sheets.
  • Adherence to all safety, quality, company rules and regulations.
  • Responsible for personal safety and those around them. Can maintain excellent housekeeping standards.
  • Participation in field service calls, as required, at customer sites. May require overnight stays from time to time.
  • Participation and involvement in Safety, Quality and Activities Committees.

For this Role, You Will Need:

  • High School diploma and 2 year of consistent working experience
  • Ability to prioritize competing demands and meet deadlines
  • Strong attention to detail and problem-solving skills
  • Experience in the process control industry is a plus
  • Knowledge of analyzing, evaluating, diagnosing, and resolving equipment or process related problems is strongly preferred

Preferred Qualifications that Set You Apart:

  • Mechanical related Associates degree a plus
  • Demonstrated mechanical aptitude with the ability to troubleshoot, repair, and maintain machinery and equipment, ensuring optimal performance and minimal downtime.
  • Proven ability to quickly learn proprietary systems
  • Strong communication skills both oral and written
  • Understanding or work experience with Fisher and Final Control product preferred.

Our Culture & Commitment to You

At Emerson, we prioritize a workplace where every employee is valued, respected, and empowered to grow. We foster an environment that encourages innovation, collaboration, and diverse perspectives—because we know that great ideas come from great teams. Our commitment to ongoing career development and growing an inclusive culture ensures you have the support to thrive. Whether through mentorship, training, or leadership opportunities, we invest in your success so you can make a lasting impact. We believe diverse teams, working together are key to driving growth and delivering business results.

We recognize the importance of employee wellbeing. We prioritize providing flexible, competitive benefits plans to meet you and your family’s physical, mental, financial, and social needs. We provide a variety of medical insurance plans, with dental and vision coverage, Employee Assistance Program, 401(k), tuition reimbursement, employee resource groups, recognition, and much more. Our culture offers flexible time off plans, including paid parental leave (maternal and paternal), vacation and holiday leave.

About Us

WHY EMERSON

Our Commitment to Our People

At Emerson, we are motivated by a spirit of collaboration that helps our diverse, multicultural teams across the world drive innovation that makes the world healthier, safer, smarter, and more sustainable. And we want you to join us in our bold aspiration.

We have built an engaged community of inquisitive, dedicated people who thrive knowing they are welcomed, trusted, celebrated, and empowered to solve the world’s most complex problems — for our customers, our communities, and the planet. You’ll contribute to this vital work while further developing your skills through our award-winning employee development programs. We are a proud corporate citizen in every city where we operate and are committed to our people, our communities, and the world at large. We take this responsibility seriously and strive to make a positive impact through every endeavor.

At Emerson, you’ll see firsthand that our people are at the center of everything we do. So, let’s go. Let’s think differently. Learn, collaborate, and grow. Seek opportunity. Push boundaries. Be empowered to make things better. Speed up to break through. Let’s go, together.

Work Authorization

Emerson will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States. This is not a position for which sponsorship will be provided. Individuals with temporary visas such as E, F-1(including those with OPT or CPT) , H-1, H-2, L-1, B, J or TN, or who need sponsorship for work authorization now or in the future, are not eligible for hire.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Emerson is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, color, religion, national origin, age, marital status, political affiliation, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, disability or protected veteran status. We are committed to providing a workplace free of any discrimination or harassment.

Accessibility Assistance or Accommodation

If you have a disability and are having difficulty accessing or using this website to apply for a position, please contact: idisability.administrator@emerson.com .

About Emerson

Emerson is a global leader in automation technology and software. Through our deep domain expertise and legacy of flawless execution, Emerson helps customers in critical industries like life sciences, energy, power and renewables, chemical and advanced factory automation operate more sustainably while improving productivity, energy security and reliability.

With global operations and a comprehensive portfolio of software and technology, we are helping companies implement digital transformation to measurably improve their operations, conserve valuable resources and enhance their safety.

We offer equitable opportunities, celebrate diversity, and embrace challenges with confidence that, together, we can make an impact across a broad spectrum of countries and industries. Whether you’re an established professional looking for a career change, an undergraduate student exploring possibilities, or a recent graduate with an advanced degree, you’ll find your chance to make a difference with Emerson. Join our team – let’s go!

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