What are the responsibilities and job description for the Valve Technician- Houma, LA (Land and Offshore) position at Quality Process Services?
QUALITY PROCESS SERVICES (QPS)
Valve Technician
Houma, Louisiana | Land & OffshorePosition SummaryQuality Process Services (QPS) is seeking two experienced Valve Technicians in Houma, Louisiana to inspect, troubleshoot, repair, rebuild, calibrate, and test oil and gas production valves. Work includes shop-based assignments and field service at onshore and offshore customer facilities. Technicians must be able to diagnose problems and perform repairs primarily independently.Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Internal note: Confirm whether any travel benefits also apply to offshore assignments before publication.
Valve Technician
Houma, Louisiana | Land & OffshorePosition SummaryQuality Process Services (QPS) is seeking two experienced Valve Technicians in Houma, Louisiana to inspect, troubleshoot, repair, rebuild, calibrate, and test oil and gas production valves. Work includes shop-based assignments and field service at onshore and offshore customer facilities. Technicians must be able to diagnose problems and perform repairs primarily independently.Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Inspect, disassemble, troubleshoot, repair, reassemble, and test production valves.
- Perform maintenance and repairs on Fisher Control Valves, Cameron Ball Valves, General Twin Seal Valves, and 4-Way Valves.
- Identify worn, damaged, or malfunctioning valve components and recommend appropriate repairs.
- Use hand tools, power tools, gauges, calipers, and testing equipment to perform repairs and inspections.
- Perform pressure, leak, and functional testing; calibrate valves and related components; and verify proper operation according to applicable procedures and standards.
- Document inspections, repairs, testing results, and materials used.
- Communicate equipment issues, repair recommendations, and job progress to supervisors.
- Follow company and customer safety policies while working at land and offshore facilities.
- Perform valve maintenance and repairs at customer facilities and valve rebuilding and testing in the shop; travel to onshore and offshore customer job sites as assigned.
- Minimum three years of experience working with production valves in the oil and gas industry.
- Experience with Fisher Control Valves, Cameron Ball Valves, General Twin Seal Valves, and/or 4-Way Valves preferred.
- Strong mechanical aptitude and experience troubleshooting actuators, positioners, and associated valve components.
- Ability to use hand tools, power tools, precision measuring equipment, and read technical drawings and schematics.
- Ability to diagnose valve issues, troubleshoot, and complete repairs primarily independently with minimal supervision.
- Willingness to travel and work on land and offshore assignments.
- Ability to complete required safety training and certifications; QPS can provide necessary training.
- Work schedule varies depending on customer assignments.
- Current employees are averaging 50 hours per week; however, hours are not guaranteed.
- Hourly pay based on experience.
- Vehicle allowance provided.
- Per diem available for overnight land assignments.
- Hotel accommodations paid by QPS for overnight land assignments.
Internal note: Confirm whether any travel benefits also apply to offshore assignments before publication.
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