Valve Technician

Company Description

SGS is the world's leading inspection, verification, testing and certification company. SGS is recognized as the global benchmark for quality and integrity. With more than 90,000 employees, SGS operates a network of over 2,000 offices and laboratories around the world.

IVE is part of the Industrial Services division of the SGS Group and are market leaders in the field of servicing, procuring and installing complex valve networks, employing over 60 staff with branches in New Plymouth, Hamilton, Tokoroa, Christchurch and Invercargill.

This role is a fulltime role based in New Plymouth.

**Job Description**:
The purpose of this position is 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.

Specific 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.
- Document all work done on the appropriate worksheets and complete a timesheet on a daily basis.
- Adhere to all safe working practices, look after yourself and those around you.
- Understand and adhere to the QMS. Communicate any breaches of the system to a supervisor or manager.
- Actively seek opportunities to expand your valve repair knowledge base.
- Take an active part in any training opportunity and provide training to staff as reasonably requested.
- Utilize resources efficiently and maintain a high level of housekeeping.
- Actively participate in continuous improvement projects and make appropriate recommendations for improvement to our operational and quality systems.
- Hourly rate $36 - $38

**Qualifications**:

- Mechanical Engineering Level 4 /Fitting Turning and Machining
- Keen interest in engineering with a minimum of 3 years industry experience
- Has a Customer Services focus.
- Has organised and efficient approach.
- Has a Positive Achievement orientation.
- Flexibility and be able to think on one's feet.

Additional Information

Required skills and competencies:

- Customer Service focused
- Organised and efficient
- Positive achievement oriented
- Flexible and able to think on one’s feet
- Computer literacy - Above average computer skills, particularly in Excel.
- Teamwork - Ability to work effectively and productively with others.
- Initiative - Ability to initiate action without being prompted to do so.
- Communication - Ability to communicate effectively (verbal & written) with fluency in English. and interpersonal skills.
- Safety Conscious - Proactively consider safety requirements when completing all tasks.
- Personal Motivation - Being proactive in the completion of all tasks without constant supervision, including apprenticeship assignments.
- Physically Capable - Ability to com