Safety Valve Technician
Baker Hughes
- Location
- US-TX-10575 Red Bluff Road
- Work model
- On-Site
- Level
- Senior
- H-1B history
- 2 approvals (FY2023)
- Posted
- Sep 11, 2026
About this role
Safety Valve Technician Are you passionate about precision assembly, testing, and repair of critical valve equipment? Do you thrive in a hands-on technical environment where quality, safety, and operational excellence drive customer success? Partner with the Best As a Valve Technician / Assembly Technician, you will be responsible for assembling, repairing, testing, and validating Pressure Relief Valves (PRVs), Safety Valves, and Control Valves. You will work closely with operations, quality, engineering, and service teams to ensure all products meet customer requirements, industry standards, and company quality expectations. Through your technical expertise and attention to detail, you will contribute to delivering reliable valve solutions that support critical customer operations while maintaining the highest levels of safety and quality. Fuel Your Passion In this role, you will apply your mechanical aptitude and valve servicing expertise to troubleshoot, assemble, calibrate, and test complex valve assemblies. You will play a critical role in ensuring compliance with API standards, supporting quality initiatives, and maintaining operational efficiency within the workshop and service environment. Your work will directly contribute to equipment reliability, customer satisfaction, and business success. Responsibilities, Authorities and Accountabilities As a Valve Technician / Assembly Technician, you will be responsible for: Assembling complex valve components and assemblies in accordance with assembly drawings, bills of materials, and work instructions. Performing functional, pressure, and performance testing on Pressure Relief Valves, Safety Valves, and Control Valves. Operating and maintaining testing equipment in compliance with engineering and quality standards. Applying appropriate settings, calibrating tools, and maintaining assembly equipment. Performing precision torquing of valve components to required specifications. Reading and interpreting assembly blueprints, technical drawings, and specifications. Troubleshooting mechanical issues and identifying corrective actions during assembly and testing processes. Completing lapping and seat restoration activities using manual and automated lapping equipment. Utilizing lapping compounds, lapping plates, sticks, and pneumatic/electric lapping units to achieve required sealing surfaces. Distributing and supporting Quality Notifications (QNs) and corrective actions as required. Safely operating cranes, hoists, pallet jacks, and other shop equipment. Maintaining a safe, clean, and organized work environment while following all EHS procedures. Hands-on experience in Stainless Steel Tubing Bending, including interpretation of bend specifications, operation of manual/CNC tube bending equipment, maintaining dimensional tolerances, and ensuring tubing integrity for high-pressure applications. The successful candidate should have experience with: Verifying actuator stroke, bench set, and positioner calibration according to manufacturer specifications. API 598 Control Valve Testing Knowledge Conducting Shell Tests at 1.5 times the maximum rated cold working pressure (CWP). Performing Seat (Closure) Tests in accordance with API 598 requirements and applicable leakage class standards. Conducting pneumatic leak testing using air or inert gas to identify micro-leaks in valve seats and trim. Interpreting test results and documenting inspection records accurately.
Required Qualifications
Associate Degree preferred; equivalent technical education and experience will be considered. Minimum 5 years of experience in valve assembly, repair, testing, or related mechanical service environments. Hands-on experience with: Pressure Relief Valves (PRVs) Safety Relief Valves Control Valves Experience using precision measuring instruments and calibration tools. Ability to read and interpret technical drawings, blueprints, and assembly documentation. Experience operating pressure testing and valve