Valve Technician

**Job Advert Summary**:
The primary purpose of a Valve Technician is to ensure the proper functioning, maintenance, repair, and installation of valves. This role involves inspecting valves, identifying issues, performing adjustments or repairs and ensuring that valves operate efficiently and safely.

**Minimum Requirements**:

- Matric / Grade 12 or technical certificate essential.
- Engineering diploma/certificate would be advantageous (N3 or higher, B-Tech, Millwright).
- Minimum 2 years’ experience in the Engineering/Manufacturing/Production/Water Industry.
- Knowledge of the Fluid Control products (Bermad or similar hydraulic control valves) essential.
- Ability to read and understand technical drawings, as well as draw and create detailed sketches by hand, including measuring distances, rights, tolerances etc.
- Drivers licence essential.
- Prepared to travel to various job sites as and when required.
- Must be prepared to work overtime and be on standby if required.
- Excellent communication skills, fluent in English.
- Excellent time management skills.
- Computer literate - prepare excel spreadsheets.
- Strong analytical and problem solving skills.

**Duties and Responsibilities**:

- Provide efficient and effective technical support to customers on technical products (Valves).
- Provide training to customers and end-users on the proper operation of Bermad Valves.
- Provide training to customers and end-users on the proper operation of Smith Flow Interlock systems.
- Conduct site assessments to identify and troubleshoot any issues or malfunctions, taking appropriate corrective measures.
- Service, repair and assemble Bermad Valves and Smith Flow Interlock systems.
- Conduct thorough testing of installed valves, verifying their proper operation and functionality.
- Recommend viable solutions to reduce production costs as well as improve production processes and product quality.
- Estimate the amount of material, equipment and labour required for repairing of valves on site.
- Maintain accurate documentation of all maintenance activities including maintenance logs and service reports.
- Submit all relevant documents once signed and the job is complete.
- Effect changes to site jobs schedules to ensure that deadlines are met.
- Identify opportunities for process improvement and contribute to enhancing installation procedures and service quality.
- Identify and provide feedback on cost saving initiatives within area of control.
- Ensure housekeeping and Sheq requirements are in place according to set standards.