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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.
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