Valve Technician - Prince George, Canada - VanValve Service Centre and Sales LTD.
VanValve Service Centre and Sales LTD.
Prince George, Canada
Verified Company
3 weeks ago
Description
SUMMARY:
The Valve Technician position performs maintenance, assessment, repair, and testing on various types of industrial valves.
REPORTS TO:
Shop Manager
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- Responsible for repair and testing of various valves, including but not limited to ball valves, gate valves, butterfly valves, safety relief valves, etc.
- Perform disassembly, cleaning, inspection, measuring, reassembly and testing of valves at our facility and client locations.
- Thoroughly complete all documentation and reports associated with testing and repairs.
- Travel to job sites and adhere to all site safety and performance requirements.
- Communicate timely updates to management and coworkers to ensure timely and successful completion of job responsibilities.
- Works closely with coworkers and management to ensure compliance with policies, processes, standards and safety regulations.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:
This position has no supervisory responsibilities.
COMPETENCIES:
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Problem Solving_
- Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; Gathers and analyzes information skillfully; Develops alternative solutions; Works well in group problemsolving situations; Uses reason even when dealing with emotional topics.
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Technical Skills_
- Assesses own strengths and weaknesses; Pursues training and development opportunities; Strives to continuously build knowledge and skills; Shares expertise with others.
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Teamwork_
- Balances team and individual responsibilities; Exhibits objectivity and openness to others' views; Gives and welcomes feedback; Contributes to building a positive team spirit; Puts success of team above own interests; Able to build morale and group commitments to goals and objectives; Supports everyone's efforts to succeed.
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Quality_
- Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness; Looks for ways to improve and promote quality; Applies feedback to improve performance; Monitors own work to ensure quality.
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Quantity _
- Meets productivity standards; Completes work in a timely manner; Strives to increase productivity; Works quickly.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIROMENT:
- Frequent exposure to fumes or airborne particles.
- Frequent exposure to loud noises.
- Continually required to stand, walk, bend, crouch, and climb.
- Continually required to use hands and fingers and reach with arms.
- Frequently required to lift up to 50 lbs.
- Continually required to talk or hear.
- Occasionally exposed to outdoor weather conditions (heat, cold, rain).
- Ability to travel for periods of time to client sites as required.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- High School Diploma or GED and 25 years industrial valve repair experience, or an equivalent number of years of education and experience.
- Familiar with tools and machinery required to perform daily valve repair duties.
- Experience with repairing various valves and actuators.
- Valid Driver's License.
- Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
- Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions and decimals.
- Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram or schedule form.
Salary:
$27.00-$35.00 per hour
Expected hours: 40 per week
Benefits:
- Dental care
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- Vision care
Flexible Language Requirement:
- French not required
Schedule:
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
- Overtime
- Weekends as needed
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Prince George, BC V2N 5T5: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Experience:
Valve Repair: 2 years (required)
Work Location:
In person