Control Valve Technician

Company Profile:



St. Louis-based Emerson (www.gotoemerson.com) is a global leader in bringing technology and engineering together to provide innovative solutions to customers in process control; electronics and telecommunications; industrial automation; heating, ventilating and air conditioning; and appliance and tools. Sales in fiscal 2005 were over $17.3 billion.



Emerson Process Management (www.emersonprocess.com), an Emerson business, is a leader in helping businesses automate their production, processing and distribution in the chemical, oil and gas, refining, pulp and paper, power, food and beverage, pharmaceutical and other industries. The company combines superior products and technology with industry-specific engineering, consulting, project management and maintenance services. Emerson brands include: PlantWeb®, Fisher®, Micro Motion®, Rosemount®, DeltaV(tm), Ovation® and AMS(tm) Suite. Sales in 2005 were over $4.2 billion



Instrument and Valve Services (http://www.emersonprocess.com/ivs/), a business unit of Emerson Process Management, combines world-class services with innovative technologies to improve the availability and performance of production assets. Our knowledge of factory design, engineering, and specifications enables us to resolve problems quickly, maximizing customer uptime. Sales in 2005 were over $181 million.



Emerson employees enjoy the stability of being part of a well-managed Fortune 500 Company — and the excitement of applying new technologies to help our customers succeed. We've led the industry in extending digital information technology to the plant floor. Our newest products collect, manage, and deliver data wherever it's needed to improve process and business performance. The result: a competitive advantage for our customers, and for us.


Job Summary and Functions:



We are currently seeking applicants for our Control Valve Technician position in Memphis, TN . This person will have the ability to tear down, assemble and calibrate all brands of control valves and instruments. This position also requires the ability to complete all paperwork associated with the position as well as the ability to learn “the business” as it relates to repair and new assembly. Computer literacy and the ability to learn and understand valve diagnostics, digital control technology and associated instrumentation (e.g. AMS and Delta V.) is also required for this position. A Control Valve Technician must also be willing to perform field service work (which can include minimal travel – overnight).


Major Areas of Accountability:


Building customer relationships by providing solutions-oriented services (both on-site and in various IVS facilities), engaging in proactive communications and remaining on an “On-Call” status (via pager). Responsibility for the repair, calibration and modification of all makes and models of control valves and associated instrumentation. Provide field service, inventory management and customer training, with a focus on building and maintaining mutually beneficial relationships with Emerson product divisions and sales channels.


REQUIREMENTS
Minimum Qualifications:


2+ years solid background in the repair of control valves, instrumentation and process control industry. Ability to work in a fast paced and high stress environment. Proven History of analyzing, evaluating, diagnosing and resolving equipment and process related problems is strongly preferred. Excellent communication, interpersonal and customer relations skills. Self-directed individual. Personal computer experience strongly preferred. Valid driver’s license required. Welding and/or Machining experience is a plus.


Reference: MEM-CVT


Emerson is an equal opportunity employer. It will not discriminate against any applicant or employee on the basis of race, sex, religion, age, national origin, color, disability, or veteran status. Emerson is committed to providing a workplace free of any discrimination or harassment.