R162 VALVE TECHNICIAN

Valve Technician

Education requirement:

• Fluent knowledge of English language (Speak Read and write).

• MANDATORY Graduate certificate from High School.

• MANDATORY Trade training certificate from recognized institution.

• Completion of at least one safety valve manufacturers' training course (i.e. Anderson Greenwood

Consolidated Farris Crosby etc.) or alternatively a minimum of five years of employment in a Safety

Relief Valve Repair Shop.

• Experience certificate from process and Construction Company.

Work Experience

• MANDATORY Minimum three years of experience as a valve technician or pipe fitter in a

Petrochemical Oil & Gas plant.

• MANDATORY Minimum three years of employment in a Safety Relief Valve Repair Shop.

• Experience in various duties involving servicing and setting various types of Pressure Relieving

Devices

• Experience in operating and maintaining lapping machine and reading optical flats

• Ability to perform work independently.

Job Description (but not limited to)

• Reading of drawings and instructions and layout/installation of piping.

• Ability to work on static equipment.

• Basic knowledge of rotating equipment Valves etc.

• Knowledge of inspection of Pressure relieving devices and spares.

• Good knowledge of hydro testing of pipe spools vessels and hoses

• Knowledge of materials commonly used in chemical service:

Pipes : Size schedule and metallurgy

Valves : Size type trim and metallurgy

Gaskets : Size type and installation

Fittings : Sizes rating and type

• Ability to work at elevated heights.

• Able to inform supervisor concerning changes in drawings while performing work in order to update

the drawings and technical acceptance.

• Have excellent knowledge of piping and related specifications i.e. schedule rating etc.

• Operate workshop mechanical equip i.e. grinding machine power saw etc.

• Operate all types of hoses and pneumatic tools.

• In addition to his normal jobs he should assist and participate in other maintenance activities.

• Will be subject to in-house training and toolbox meetings on safety quality improvement tools to

participate in Company continuous improvement.

• Understand and apply the plant safety standards and maintenance procedures while performing

work.