Senior Control Valve Technician

Senior Control Valve Technician

Scallon Controls is seeking an experienced and knowledgeable Control Valve Technician to join our team in Beaumont, Texas.

We are looking for a seasoned professional with strong hands-on experience in control valve repair, diagnostics, testing, and field service support. This role includes both in-shop repair work and field service work at customer sites, including refineries, plants, and industrial facilities.

The ideal candidate will bring a strong mechanical background, the ability to troubleshoot complex valve issues, and experience working directly with customers in the field.

Key Responsibilities & Duties

• Perform inspection, troubleshooting, repair, rebuild, calibration, and testing of control valves, actuators, regulators, and related instrumentation

• Diagnose valve performance issues and provide repair recommendations

• Disassemble, inspect, clean, rebuild, and reassemble valves and components in the shop

• Conduct bench testing, seat leakage testing, pressure testing, and functional testing

• Perform field service work at customer sites, including valve removal, installation support, troubleshooting, startup assistance, and outage / turnaround work

• Read and interpret valve specifications, datasheets, technical drawings, and repair procedures

• Identify failed components, recommend replacement parts, and ensure repairs meet OEM and customer standards

• Prepare accurate service reports, inspection documentation, and repair findings

• Work closely with customers onsite to communicate repair status, findings, and recommendations

• Maintain a safe work environment in both shop and field settings

• Support emergency service calls and scheduled customer maintenance needs

Qualifications

• 5 years of control valve repair / valve technician experience strongly preferred

• Extensive knowledge of control valves, actuators, positioners, and valve accessories

• Experience working in refinery, petrochemical, or industrial plant environments

• Strong understanding of valve diagnostics, testing, and repair procedures

• Experience performing both shop repairs and onsite field service work

• Ability to read valve drawings, specifications, and technical manuals

• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills

• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision

• Excellent communication and customer service skills

Physical Requirements

• Ability to lift valves, actuators, and related equipment

• Ability to work in shop and industrial field environments

• Ability to wear required PPE

• Ability to travel locally to customer sites as needed

Scallon Controls is an employee-owned ESOP company that values its people and offers a strong benefits package. We are committed to hiring exceptional individuals and investing in their long-term growth and success.