Valve Repair Technician - VLS Environmental Solutions : Job Details

Job Description: VLS Environmental Solutions, LLC, is a recognized leader in providing sustainability solutions, with three divisions providing industry-leading services. With a mission to innovate solutions to meet clients' sustainability goals, VLS has over 1,200 employees in 40+ locations across North America. \n\nWaste Services \n\nVLS Waste Services provides customized waste processing solutions for hazardous and non-hazardous industrial and commercial waste, including landfill diversion and sustainability programs, solidification of liquid waste, recycling, wastewater treatment, and waste sequestration. \n\nRailcar Services \n\nVLS Railcar Cleaning and Repair Services division provides specialty cleaning services for difficult-to-clean products, including chemicals, hardened materials, and pressurized gases, and comprehensive repair services for certified full-service repairs, tank car qualifications, and maintenance. \n\nMarine Services \n\nVLS Marine Services division offers state-of-the-art barge cleaning, repair, and gas-free facilities for various chemical solvents and downstream petroleum products. \n\n\n\nSUMMARY: \n\nUnder the direction of the Repair Supervisor, the Valve Repair Technician is responsible for install, repair, and maintain mechanical regulating and controlling devices, safety, and flow valves. \n\nRESPONSIBILITIES \n\n \n* Will be focused on the valve repair procedure and able to follow instructions \n* Will be focused on disassembly and reassembly process of valves and able to follow instructions \n* Review work orders and procedures including customer specifics to use proper replacement parts while following specific instructions \n* Able to complete the bubble leak procedure \n* Understanding and knowledgeable regarding the valve bench testing procedure and able to follow it \n* Complete work orders, inventory logs, and calibration logs \n* Other duties as assigned \n\n \n\nREQUIREMENTS \n\n \n* High school graduate or GED \n* Must be mechanically inclined and familiar using hand tools and torque wrenches \n* Must be able to read and comprehend basic drawings and scope of work \n* Must possess basic math skills, addition, and subtraction \n* Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds on a continuous basis \n* Read and comprehend the requirements of the VLS Quality Assurance Manual and Procedure, as well as the customer and regulatory requirements \n* Prior experience with bubble leak tests \n* Prior experience with bench testing valves \n* Prior experience with valve removal or reassembly \n* Prior experience working with orders and inventory logs and calibration logs \n* Able to stand for long periods of time with limited breaks \n* Work in extreme temperatures and elements for an extended period of time \n* Ability to work Monday through Friday day hours must be able to work overtime including weekends as needed. \n* Must be able to work in confined spaces and at elevated heights (15 feet off the ground) \n* Must be able to pass a physical, drug screen, and background check \n\nEqual Opportunity Employer Minorities/Women/Protected Veterans/Disabled