Puffer-Sweiven ยท 3 days ago
Field Service Technician - Mechanical Services
Houston, TX
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
3+ years expPuffer-Sweiven has been a leader in process control and automation for over 75 years, providing advanced products and services across Texas. The Field Service Technician will perform valve refurbishment, maintenance, and troubleshooting, ensuring efficient operation of equipment in the field.
ElectronicsManufacturing
Responsibilities
Perform valve refurbish activities including preventative and corrective maintenance, actuator regrease, electrical equipment removal/installation, valve position limit switch setup on pressure relief and control valves
Perform Troubleshooting as required to identify root cause of issue, to return actuator to proper operating condition
Inform the Service Coordinator of evaluation results, expected repair requirements and associated final schedule
Performs teardown, inspection, and rebuilds of valves and actuation in field
Performs in-line testing of valves. Performs diagnostics and troubleshooting of valves and instruments
Perform onsite walk-downs to scope repair requirements and recommend repair options
Change pneumatic actuator failure action
Provide technical telephone support as required
Accurately takes and documents onsite measurements for use in fabricating actuator mounting hardware or other machined parts
Dispatches to customer site as scheduled and maintain accurate time sheets, mileage and expense records for onsite assignments. Responsible to obtain customer signature that enables proper invoicing of the assignment
Qualification
Required
High school diploma or equivalent
Must have 3 years' experience in valve refurbishment
Must be able to meet customer requirements for onsite access: background and safety requirements
Strong mechanical and electrical aptitude, with the ability to interpret technical manuals
Ability to safely use and maintain a large variety of tools and equipment
Ability to read and implement repair procedures and processes
Ability to work independently or as a team member
Ability to work with minimum supervision
Ability to clearly communicate with supervision, team members, customers and salespeople
Ability to follow instructions, procedures and repair processes
Possesses basic computer skills
Must be able to wear maximum level of required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) without restriction
Ability to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds
Must be able to walk and stand 8 hours per day
Frequent climbing, kneeling, reaching, pushing, pulling, lifting, and grasping
Must be able to work outside in environmental conditions which at times include extreme heat or extreme cold
Must work both outside and inside and often in inclement weather conditions
Frequent exposure to noise and vibration
Must be able to distinguish emergency and other alarms and respond according to prescribed procedures
Company
Puffer-Sweiven
For over 70 years, Puffer-Sweiven has set the standard in equipment and services for process control, automation, safety, and reliability.
501-1000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Daniel Storey, CPA
Chief Financial Officer
Douglas Sellers
Vice President, Chief Information Officer, and Reliability Solutions Business Unit Leader
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