Engineering Testing Technician

Job Title: Engineering Testing Technician

Department: Engineering Testing

Reports To: Engineering Testing Supervisor

FLSA Class: Non-Exempt

Pay Type: Hourly

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITES

1) Perform various tests on valves, flanges and related components including cryogenic testing, fugitive emissions testing, fire testing, burst testing, quality control inspections and other miscellaneous tests

2) Analyze valve problems and choose corrective action

3) Ability to read and analyze codes, procedures and standards

4) Assemble and disassemble valves and components

5) Generate test reports using Microsoft Word/Excel

6) Work to maintain a safe environment at all times

7) Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and meet critical deadlines

8) Must be willing to work towards continuous improvement of output, quality and delivery

9) Other duties and responsibilities as needed

OTHER DUTIES: Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

QUALIFICATIONS: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES:

·        Strong mechanical aptitude

·        Ability to work in both independent and team settings

·        Ability to read and understand drawings

·        Excellent verbal communication skills

·        Punctual

·        Able to work with minimal supervision

·        Knowledge of, and ability to safely use basic hand tools

·        Must have basic math skills including arithmetic, decimals, fractions, scientific notation and exponents.

·        Dedication to a safe work environment

·        Must have good organization skills

·        Ability to use hand tools

·        Must be able to use and read measuring tolls including, but not limited to, tape measures, calipers, micrometers, gauges, and dial indicators

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:

·        Minimum 2 plus years of manufacturing, repair, and/or industrial services experience

·        High School diploma or GED

·        Valve experience a plus

·        Technical certificates a plus

WORK HOURS: Full time, Monday-Friday 7:00 am – 3:30 pm. Overtime and weekends as determined by project necessity.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

·        Must be able to move and or lift parts up to 40 pounds

·        Ability to stand, stoop, kneel, squat, reach, lift and carry

·        Able to operate power equipment such as lift trucks or hand trucks

·        The position requires the ability to be able to work nights and/or weekends as determined by project/company necessity

·        Drug testing required before employment and randomly thereafter

COMPANY OVERVIEW: Through alliances and partnerships with 28 of the world’s top valve manufacturers, United Valve provides factory authorized valve modifications and repair services to a broad spectrum of distributors and end-users. Our 100,000 sq. ft. facility is located in Houston, Texas, in the heart of the Texas refining and petrochemical belt.

United Valve is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate against employees or job applicants based on race, color, religions, sex, national origin, age, military or veteran status, disability, or any other factors prohibited by federal, state and local legislation.