Seasonal Valve Technician at Ovation Holdings in San Angelo, TX

We're seeking motivated, mechanically inclined Seasonal Valve Technicians to join our growing team for a 10-week outage season. In this role, you'll assist experienced Valve Technicians with the inspection, testing, maintenance, repair, and installation of industrial valves used in power generation, manufacturing, chemical processing, and other critical industries.

This position combines both shop and field service work and is ideal for someone looking to gain valuable hands-on experience, travel, earn significant overtime, and build a career in the industrial valve industry.

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive hourly pay
• 20% hourly premium while performing field work
• $65/day travel allowance
• Consistent overtime throughout the outage season
• Company-paid lodging, airfare, and transportation provided
• Valuable hands-on training with experienced Valve Technicians
• Excellent opportunity for future full-time employment

Key Responsibilities

Valve Inspection, Maintenance & Repair

Assist with installing, inspecting, troubleshooting, repairing, and maintaining industrial valves, including:

• Control valves
• Safety relief valves
• Gate valves
• Globe valves
• Ball valves
• Check valves
• Assist with disassembly, cleaning, inspection, repair, and reassembly of valve components.
• Support preventive maintenance and outage work at customer facilities.
• Learn proper valve repair techniques while working alongside experienced technicians.

Testing & Inspection

• Assist with testing and verifying valve performance.
• Learn to use precision measuring tools and diagnostic equipment.
• Support calibration and inspection activities under technician supervision.

Shop & Field Support

• Assist with shop preparation, equipment staging, and material handling.
• Travel to customer sites supporting planned outages and maintenance projects.
• Work closely with experienced technicians to complete projects safely and efficiently.

Documentation

• Assist with completing service reports and inspection documentation.
• Record measurements and repair information following company procedures.

Safety & Quality

• Follow all company safety policies, OSHA requirements, and customer safety procedures.
• Maintain clean and organized work areas.
• Properly use PPE and maintain tools and equipment.
• Support quality workmanship while learning industry best practices.

Qualifications

Required

• High school diploma or GED
• Strong mechanical aptitude and willingness to learn
• Comfortable using hand and power tools
• Ability to follow written instructions and technical procedures
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Willingness to travel and stay overnight during assignments
• Ability to work overtime as required
• Valid driver's license and acceptable driving record

Preferred

• Previous industrial, mechanical, automotive, construction, maintenance, or military experience
• Experience using basic hand tools
• Experience reading blueprints or technical drawings
• Industrial maintenance experience is a plus but not required

Physical Requirements

• Lift and carry up to 50 pounds regularly
• Stand, bend, kneel, climb, and work in confined spaces as required
• Work indoors and outdoors in varying weather conditions
• Ability to travel extensively throughout the 10-week assignment
• Ability to wear required PPE and safely perform physical job duties