Valve Automation Technician

Hours

Monday
- Friday 6am
-2:30pm – overtime as needed, on call schedule possible weekends

• Assemble, wire, calibrate, test, troubleshoot, and repair a variety of automated valve packages, with a primary focus on Limitorque electric actuators.
• Perform Limitorque actuator setup, calibration, diagnostics, maintenance, and repair at Ferguson VAC location.
• Perform field service work including installation, startup, commissioning, inspection, repair, and support of Limitorque actuators and related valve automation equipment.
• Work safely with and around live industrial electrical systems, including 240V and 480V, on a daily basis.
• Read and interpret customer specifications, wiring diagrams, schematics, actuator manuals, and technical documents.
• Follow all established standard operating procedures for valve automation, including maintaining a safe and organized workspace and observing necessary safety precautions during assembly, testing, storage, and transfer of product.
• Interact professionally and courteously with inside sales, outside sales, management, warehouse personnel, and customers when addressing technical questions and service needs.
• Assist in supporting technical training related to valve automation and Limitorque/MOV products.
• Travel out of town as needed for field service, customer support, and factory product training.
• Must adhere to all safety regulations, including the correct usage of personal protective equipment (PPE). This includes wearing a safety harness with a maximum weight capacity of 400 lbs.
• Must be able to lift up to 80 lbs.
• May be responsible for providing driver duties and responsibilities.

• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Valid state issued license is required.
• High school diploma, trade school certification or related technical education preferred.
• Recent graduates, trade school students, community college graduates, and candidates with strong mechanical or electrical aptitude are encouraged to apply.
• Experience working with tools, equipment, electrical systems, automotive repair, industrial maintenance, construction, HVAC, welding, machining, or other hands‑on technical environments is a plus.
• Interest in learning industrial automation, valve automation, and electric actuator technologies.
• Ability to read and understand technical documentation, wiring diagrams, and schematics, or a willingness to learn.
• Strong troubleshooting and problem‑solving skills.
• Willingness to travel for field service work and training opportunities.
• Basic computer skills required; experience with Microsoft Office or Smartsheet is a plus.
• Strong communication, organization, and time‑management skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Self‑motivated with a desire to learn new skills and grow within a technical career path.

• Hands‑on technical training and mentorship.
• Clear career growth opportunities within industrial automation and valve services.
• Exposure to cutting‑edge automation technology.
• Stable, long‑term career path with opportunities for advancement.
• Competitive pay, benefits, and ongoing professional development.

$19.15 - $28.72 (Monthly for Salaried roles or Hourly for all other roles)

This role is Bonus or Incentive Plan eligible.

Ferguson complies with all wage regulations. The starting wage may be higher in certain locations based on local or state wage requirements.

Pre‑employment drug and background screening required.

The Company is an equal opportunity employer as well as a government contractor that shall abide by the requirements of 41 CFR 60‑300.5(a), which prohibits discrimination against qualified protected Veterans and the requirements of 41 CFR 60‑741.5(A), which prohibits discrimination against qualified individuals on the basis of disability.

Ferguson Enterprises, LLC. is an equal employment employer F/M/Disability/Vet/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity.