Valve Technician

**Company Description**
SGS is the world's leading inspection, verification, certification and testing company. We are recognized as the global benchmark for quality and integrity. With more than 94,000 employees, we operate a network of more that 2600 offices and laboratories around the world.

Our Hamilton team is looking for an experienced Valve Technician to carry out work associated with the assessment, repair, modification, checking, testing, and certifying of industrial valves accordance with SGS-IVE Quality Management System (QMS) and its procedures.

**Key Responsibilities**:

- Carry out valve refurbishments & overhauls or related work as requested in line with the QMS, customer requirements and given priorities.
- Repair and test various valves, including but not limited to ball valves, gate valves, butterfly valves, safety relief valves, etc.
- Undertake Valve examinations, maintenance, and repair without error, working within agreed time frames.
- Perform disassembly, cleaning, inspection, measuring, reassembly and testing of valves.
- Thoroughly complete all calibration and documentation associated with testing and repairs.

**Qualifications**
- At least 2 years valve specific experience.
- Must have thorough understanding of API526/527 and other applicable industry standards.
- Have knowledge of Valve maintenance including Block, Ball, Gate, Control and Relief valves to a high standard.
- Mechanical knowledge of machines and tools required for the repair of valves.
- Mechanical knowledge of how to clean and maintain machinery used to overhaul and service valves and parts.
- Full knowledge and understanding of measurements in relation to orifices.
- Ideally 5 years’ experience in a Petro chemical industry.
- Full knowledge of gasket assembly, bolting and compression.
- A current and clean driver’s license.

**Additional Information** In return SGS can offer**:

- Competitive salary.
- Ongoing learning & development.
- Career development opportunities.
- An open, friendly, and supportive work culture.
- An innovative and sustainable global company.

Applicants for this position should have a NZ residency or a valid New Zealand work visa.