AVS Valve Technician

Job Description

Proconex is the exclusive Emerson Impact Partner for Emerson Automation Solutions in the Mid-Atlantic region. We provide a full portfolio of Process Automation Control Systems, Valves and Control Devices, and related technologies and services to a range of customers—in the Life Sciences, Chemical, Power, Refining, Oil & Gas, Food & Beverage, Paper, Metals, and other industries, as well as commercial enterprises and campus facilities.

With three strategically located offices, Proconex maintains a deep dedication to its 200+ employees, a sharp focus on safety and quality, and the drive to deliver.

Atlantic Valve Services (AVS) | Swedesboro, NJ & Northeast/Mid-Atlantic Region | Full-Time

Are you a skilled trades professional looking for your next opportunity? Do you have hands‑on experience as a mechanic, machinist, hydraulic technician, plant technician, or maintenance professional? Atlantic Valve Services (AVS) is looking for motivated, technically‑minded individuals to join our growing team and develop into highly skilled Valve Technicians. Whether your background is in the military, heavy equipment repair, manufacturing, food production, refinery operations, hydraulics, automotive, shipyards, power generation, or industrial maintenance, we provide the training and support needed to build a long‑term career in a specialized and respected trade.

Atlantic Valve Services (AVS) is a full‑service safety relief and control valve repair center supporting customers throughout the Northeast and Mid‑Atlantic region. We are a premier service provider for Emerson/Fisher control valves and an authorized assembler of Anderson Greenwood, Crosby, and Kunkle pressure relief valves. AVS provides repair, testing, calibration, diagnostics, upgrades, and field services for critical industrial facilities. Our technicians work on equipment that helps keep manufacturing plants, energy facilities, pharmaceutical companies, refineries, food production facilities, and industrial operations running safely and efficiently.

• Paid hands‑on training in a specialized, high‑demand trade
• Factory training opportunities with industry leaders (Emerson, etc.)
• Learn highly specialized skills valued across industries
• Work alongside experienced technicians and mentors
• Competitive pay with overtime opportunities
• Premium medical, dental, and vision benefits
• 401(k) with company match
• Stable, long‑term career with clear advancement opportunities
• Clean, professional work environment
• Exposure to a wide range of industrial equipment and customer sites
• Opportunity to work on equipment critical to major industrial operations

As a Valve Technician, you'll learn to inspect, maintain, troubleshoot, repair, and test industrial valves and related equipment used in critical process industries. Working alongside experienced technicians, you will:

• Perform maintenance, inspection, and repair activities on industrial valves and related equipment
• Assist with the assembly and disassembly of control valves, safety relief valves, and isolation valves
• Learn diagnostic and troubleshooting techniques to identify equipment issues
• Conduct valve testing, calibration, and performance verification
• Read and follow technical procedures, drawings, and service documentation
• Complete service reports and maintenance records
• Support customer outages, maintenance projects, and field service activities
• Maintain high safety standards at customer facilities and AVS locations
• Collaborate with experienced technicians and engineers to continuously develop your skills