Service Technician; Pressure Relief Valve

Job Category :
Technical-Field Services

Requisition Number : SERVI
001928

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• Posted :
  December 4, 2025
• Full-Time
• On-site

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Westlake, LA 70669, USA

We are seeking individuals with boundless energy, unwavering persistence, and an appetite for learning. We value individuals who approach challenges with enthusiasm and creativity. If you're ready to embark on a journey of continuous growth and contribute to meaningful solutions, we want you on our team.

The PRV Service Technician is responsible for assembling, repairing, and testing pressure relief and safety relief valves in both shop and field environments. This role requires a strong mechanical aptitude, technical expertise, and the ability to work both independently and as part of a team. Success in this position means ensuring product quality, maintaining safety and regulatory compliance, and delivering outstanding service to our customers.

How You'll Make an Impact:

• Disassemble, assemble and test pressure relief and safety relief valves according to ASME, NBIC and API codes, as well as manufacturers' specifications
• Analyze valve issues and determine corrective actions to restore functionality and ensure optimal performance
• Read and interpret schematics, blueprints, and job orders for assembly, repair, and reassembly
• Work within very close tolerances to ensure product quality
• Read blueprint drawings, job orders, tooling instructions, or standard charts to determine specification procedures
• Maintain a strong focus on safety and quality, ensuring compliance with industry standards and customer expectations
• Apply bolt torquing techniques and other specialized skills to valve servicing
• Work to avoid rejection and maintain safety and quality at all times
• Strive to work towards continuous improvement of output, quality and delivery
• Work in a shop atmosphere and outside in customer-owned facilities, i.e. Refineries, Chemical and Petrochemical Plants, Power Plants and Pipeline and Compressor Station facilities

Skills You Need:

• Technical degree or 2+ years of experience in valve repair, testing, reconditioning, or modification
• Strong mechanical aptitude and hands‑on problem‑solving skills
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in team settings in a fast‑paced environment
• Experience using measurement devices such as Vernier calipers
• Excellent verbal communication skills to interact with customers and team members effectively

What Sets You Apart:

• A proactive approach to diagnosing and resolving valve issues with efficiency and accuracy
• Commitment to delivering high‑quality work with a keen attention to detail
• Willingness to continuously learn and adapt to evolving technologies and industry standards
• Ability to perform in high‑stakes industrial environments, ensuring safety and reliability in critical applications
• Passion for innovation and continuous improvement in processes and service delivery

The Rewards:

• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
• Competitive Pay
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance Package
• Employer‑Paid Life Insurance
• Paid Time Off and Holiday Pay

About AWC

As employee‑owners, we don’t just do a job—we build fulfilling careers and long‑term wealth by challenging ourselves and questioning the status quo. We are passionate about discovering better, safer, and more effective automation solutions.

We share your enthusiasm for learning, solving problems, and serving others. We embrace innovative, creative approaches to building expertise while delivering real value for our team members, partners, and customers. Our trusted partners include global technology leaders such as Oliver Valves, Farris, Valmet, Cashco, RCV, and Siemens.

How We Win Together

We are committed to solving customer problems and are looking for team members who want to be a trusted resource for those seeking a partner who out‑knows, out‑cares, and out‑serves everyone else. Every day, we strive to deliver on our mission to empower people to make the greatest positive impact for the communities and families we serve together.

Our Winning Together culture starts with a shared commitment to building an environment of inclusiveness, trust, and mutual respect. We know that when people like you are safe to pursue your passions, to learn, to serve, and to share in the rewards from our combined efforts, then we are winning together.

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