PK Industrial Supply
Valve Technician - Instrumentation & Automation
Full Time • PK Industrial Supply
Responsive recruiter
About the Role:
PK Industrial Supply has been a trusted source of quality industrial supplies across multiple sectors. As a key supplier to the Oil & Gas industrial segment, we support our customers’ complex projects by making them simple, successful, and backed by a strong local sales presence. Our team takes pride in delivering best-in-class products, service, and technical capabilities—proactively solving problems and growing with our customers, our communities, and each other.
Position Summary:
We are hiring a Senior Valve Technician to support operations at our new Mont Belvieu facility. This is a highly technical role focused on servicing, assembling, and automating industrial valves. The successful candidate must bring a minimum of 10-15 years of experience and a strong understanding of valve automation, instrumentation, torque calculation, and assembly practices.
You’ll work closely with valve manufacturers and leading actuation companies to provide optimized solutions tailored to end-user applications.
Key Responsibilities:
- Diagnose, service, and calibrate automated valve packages, including electric, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems
- Support torque calculations for actuation sizing based on pressure class, media, and service conditions
- Collaborate with actuation manufacturers (e.g., Bettis, Rotork, Limitorque, AUMA) to ensure proper sizing and configuration
- Interpret valve specifications, datasheets, and technical drawings to build accurate assemblies
- Lead assembly and functional testing of valves and actuators per customer requirements
- Operate stand-up forklift to move material and stage orders
- Participate in warehouse operations including shipping/receiving and staging inventory
- Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area
- Provide occasional on-site service and technical support to customers
Required Qualifications:
- 15+ years of hands-on experience in valve and actuation service
- Strong understanding of torque curves, sizing tools, and actuator selection
- Familiarity with quarter-turn, multi-turn, and linear valve types
- Experience reading electrical wiring diagrams and performing loop diagnostics
- Proven ability to assemble valve/actuator packages accurately and efficiently
- Mechanically inclined with high attention to detail
- Valid driver’s license and ability to travel locally for field jobs
Preferred Qualifications:
- Technical certification or associate degree in instrumentation, automation, or mechanical disciplines
- Experience with valve standards (API, ANSI, ASME,BS)
- Knowledge of test and calibration equipment
Why Join PK Industrial Supply?
- Competitive compensation and full benefits package
- New, state-of-the-art facility with modern tools and inventory
- Be part of a team that values technical leadership and responsive service
- Make an impact by helping customers solve complex valve and automation challenges
(if you already have a resume on Indeed)