Maintenance Specialist – Valves System

Job Summary

This position will support plant maintenance and operations as subject matter expert for valve operation and applications. The position will be responsible to ensure strict adherence to valve preventative maintenance/testing program and compliance will all applicable safety codes and company inspection/testing requirements. The plant valve specialist is required to monitor daily reporting for equipment needs and to provide input on repair solutions to ensure equipment/process reliability.

This position is responsible for coordination of valve specialty contractors as needed. The plant valve specialist is responsible for providing budget projections and working with plant system owners and financial analysts to ensure maintenance and capital plans are properly accounted for in the budget. Plant maintenance specialists may, at times, be subject to supporting additional areas of the plant if deemed necessary due to vacations, vacancies, or workload.

This position will support plant maintenance and operations as subject matter expert for valve operation and applications. The position will be responsible to ensure strict adherence to valve preventative maintenance/testing program and compliance will all applicable safety codes and company inspection/testing requirements. The plant valve specialist is required to monitor daily reporting for equipment needs and to provide input on repair solutions to ensure equipment/process reliability.

This position is responsible for coordination of valve specialty contractors as needed. The plant valve specialist is responsible for providing budget projections and working with plant system owners and financial analysts to ensure maintenance and capital plans are properly accounted for in the budget. Plant maintenance specialists may, at times, be subject to supporting additional areas of the plant if deemed necessary due to vacations, vacancies, or workload.

• High school diploma or GED required.

• Power plant or other industrial plant experience is preferred but not required.
• Valve and actuator repair experience is preferred from repair shop or plant experience.
• Valve diagnostics and troubleshooting experience preferred.
• Power or industrial plant operations/maintenance experience, or specific maintenance experience is strongly desired
• Experience implementing maintenance strategies and inspections on mechanical power plant equipment is strongly desired

• Must possess a basic mechanical aptitude and have a good understanding of power plant systems.
• A good working knowledge of various valve designs and their applications, as well as a working knowledge of various mechanical equipment operation and maintenance is preferred.
• A basic understanding of plant electrical systems, instrumentation, and controls is preferred.
• Excellent computer skills and effective written and verbal communication skills is a must
• Ability to appropriately prioritize, plan and manage multiple work activities simultaneously is required.

• Applicant must be able to work independently with no supervision or as a member of a team with direction, as required
• Must be customer focused.

• Minimal travel required. Some vendor shop visits may be required at times.

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