Job Description

Valve Technician Land & Sea Instrumentation located in Dartmouth, Nova Scotia is seeking a Valve Technician to join our team. The ideal candidate will have a drive to succeed with a focus on team work to develop a strong working relationship. Responsibilities will include servicing, testing, removal, installation and inspection of a variety of valves along with other duties as requested.

Qualifications & Requirements:

- Demonstrate sound judgment with the ability to make decisions and corrections

- Mechanical experience would be considered an asset

- Must have a willingness to enhance your skill set

- Able to make accurate and intelligible reports (written and verbal)

- Able to assume responsibility and handle multiple tasks under potentially stressful and/or hazardous conditions

- Previous experience with measurement devices and testing equipment / gauges would be considered and asset

- Machining experience would be considered an asset

- Must be able to travel for work when necessary

- Must possess a valid driver's license and acceptable driving record

- Excellent organizational skills

- Must take pride in workmanship

Key Responsibilities:

- Proper disassembly/assembly and repairing of a variety of valves

- Documentation of repair/assembly activities

- cause of failure, actions taken, parts used, labor, hours, etc.

- Testing of a variety of safety valves (air/liquid/steam)

- Hydrotesting of a variety of valves (gates/globes/checks/butterflys etc)

- Lapping / repairing parts

- Sandblasting / spray painting

- Housekeeping and cleanup of workplace

- Work as part of a group of technicians within workshop; and independent or as part of smaller group of technicians troubleshooting products

- Operating overhead crane (Training Provided)

- Operating forklift (Training Provided)

Physical Requirements:

Exposure to loud noises at times, vibrations and lights.

Exposure to various weather climates if road work is required.

Required to lift up to 50lbs or more.

Bending, lifting, climbing, sitting and standing for periods of time.

Job Type: Full-time

Work Location: In person