PSV Valve Technician

Job description

Apex Valve Services (a division of Apex Distribution Inc.) is currently seeking a Pressure Relief Valve Technician for our Grande Prairie facility. This position will be reporting directly to the PSV Team Lead or Branch Manager We are looking for a highly motivated individual with strong mechanical skills dedicated to meeting our client’s requirements in this busy location. Our valve service facility is an active marketplace and has a strong track record of success. We are a major player in the Canadian valve service market and pride ourselves as customer orientated. Duties will include: * Disassembling valves using various tools. * Cleaning valves for inspection, with the use of solvents and tools. * Inspecting internal parts including measurement and documentation of critical dimensions. * Entering information for valves into a computer tracking system. * Assembling valves in accordance with OEM specs using various tools. * Testing of valves to code and specifications ensuring compliance. * Painting and tagging valves to like new condition and sealing valves in accordance to code. * Travelling to other branch locations or working on the mobile onsite to meet operational needs. * Willing to be put into an on\-call rotation. * Quality Control to ensure all the paperwork and tags are correct and verifying against paperwork and computer system information. Qualifications: * Minimum 2 years of Safety Relief Valve servicing preferred. * Knowledge of repair and testing of Safety Relief Valves. * A High School Diploma or equivalent. * Valid Driver’s License with clean driver’s abstract required. * Ability to lift 50 lbs. * Any of the following training beneficial: Forklift, Overhead Crane, First Aid, H2S Alive, CSO current safety certificates Working Conditions: * Shop and field environments also have the potential to travel to other branches or work on the onsite mobile unit. * Must be available during busy turnaround schedules. * Very hands\-on role withstanding for long periods and frequent kneeling, lifting, and bending daily. * Some exposure to sudden loud noises (pops/bangs), harsh cleaning chemicals (Varsol etc) * Steel\-toed boots are required (Company boot allowance provided). * Hours, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM Monday to Friday, overtime and weekends as required during busy season * Will work into an on\-call rotation schedule. * Annual holiday shop shutdowns. Required to pass a pre\-employment drug test as this is considered a safety\-sensitive position. Pre\-access drug testing for fieldwork may also be required as requested throughout the duration of employment. Compensation will be commensurate on experience. We thank all interested applicants for applying however only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Job Type: Full\-time Pay: $24\.00\-$30\.00 per hour Benefits: * Dental care * Employee assistance program * Extended health care * Life insurance * Vision care Work Location: In person

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