Valve Service Technician

Valve Service Technician

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Responsibilities

• Installation and Commissioning
  • Travel to client sites to install new mechanical valves, including safety valves, ensuring proper installation according to engineering blueprints and manufacturer guidelines.
  • Cooperate with client engineers and technicians to integrate valves into larger piping and fluid systems, ensuring seamless operation with pumps, compressors, and other mechanical components.
  • Conduct hydrostatic or pneumatic pressure tests post‑installation to confirm secure, leak‑free connections and proper valve operation under operational pressures.
• Inspection and Maintenance
  • Perform scheduled inspections of mechanical valves in operation to identify wear, corrosion, or malfunction risks.
  • Execute preventive maintenance programs—lubrication, cleaning, and replacement of worn parts such as diaphragms, springs, or seals—in compliance with manufacturer and industry standards.
• Troubleshooting and Repairs
  • Use diagnostic tools (ultrasonic testers, pressure gauges, infrared thermometers) to troubleshoot valve issues such as stem leaks, seating problems, or actuator failures.
  • Respond to emergency repair requests, applying effective repair methods like seal replacements, valve seat grinding or lapping, or replacing worn components.
  • Fabricate custom parts on‑site when necessary (machining, welding, or adjusting components).
  • Support customer needs in both field and shop environments and suggest ways to increase efficiency.
• Testing and Calibration
  • Perform functional tests on repaired or installed valves, including pressure relief valve checks and control valve simulations.
  • Adjust valve settings and instrumentation to optimize system performance using specialized calibration equipment.
  • Ensure all testing meets local, national, and international standards and document results for regulatory inspections.
• Documentation and Reporting
  • Maintain detailed logs of all work performed, including parts replaced, test results, and recommendations.
  • Generate technical reports summarizing client valve system conditions, analysis of failures, and suggested preventive measures with photos and data.
• Client Interaction
  • Serve as technical advisor, explaining complex mechanical issues and offering tailored solutions.
  • Provide on‑site training for client personnel on valve operation and basic maintenance.
  • Follow up with customers to ensure ongoing satisfaction and future needs.
  • Required to perform calibration, testing, and diagnostics of Emerson and other pneumatic and electric actuators and use tools like LAD, Valvelink, and Flowscanner.
  • Support field service across Eastern Canada (Kingston, Ontario to New Brunswick).
• In‑House Workshop
  • Inspect, repair, maintain, and test valves and associated equipment in the shop.
  • Diagnose issues, troubleshoot, and prepare accurate service reports within required timelines.
  • Adhere to safety protocols, company procedures, and customer site requirements.
  • Maintain tools, equipment, and clean work areas.
  • Support shutdowns, emergency repairs, and planned maintenance activities.
• Safety Compliance
  • Identify potential hazards and implement control measures to mitigate risks.
  • Use appropriate PPE (hard hats, gloves, goggles, face masks, flame‑retardant clothing).
  • Handle hazardous materials safely and dispose of contaminated materials properly.
  • Ensure compliance with health and safety policies, procedures, and guidelines.
• Collaboration
  • Work with client teams (engineers, plant operators) to integrate valve systems into plant operations.
  • Provide guidance to junior technicians and help during shutdowns or outages.
  • Collaborate with electricians, plumbers, and control system engineers to resolve multidisciplinary mechanical issues.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of experience with mechanical valves in field service or maintenance roles.
• High school diploma or equivalent; vocational training or certification in mechanical systems or plumbing preferred.
• Knowledge of valve types (gate, globe, ball, butterfly, safety), mechanical and hydraulic systems, and ability to read technical drawings, manuals, and schematics.
• Strong communication skills in French; English communication skills are an asset.
• ASP Construction Certification.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Intermediate proficiency with Microsoft Office; introductory ERP experience.
• Ability to work under extreme temperatures and in demanding physical positions (lifting, bending, climbing).
• Flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and travel, including to the United States for training.

Working Conditions

• Physical demands: lifting, pushing, pulling, bending, climbing, crouching, long periods of standing or sitting.
• Extreme temperatures (hot and cold) and challenging environments.
• Required to work outside normal hours, including evenings and weekends.
• Frequent travel across Eastern Canada (specifically across U.S. for training).

Location

Kirkland, QC. Frequent travel across Eastern Canada (Kingston, Ontario to New Brunswick).

About the Company

Laurentide’s purpose is to help industry thrive in Eastern Canada. Our values of customer centricity, collaboration, people matter, hunger & passion, health, safety & environment, and trust & reliability guide everything we do, enabling us to empower people and advance industry.

In accordance with Bill 96, this job requires English proficiency to serve clients in Atlantic Canada and interact with U.S. suppliers.