Control Valve Repair Technician - Level 1
John H. Carter CompanySulphur, Louisiana, United States
Posted March 19, 2026
Full Time
About the Company
John H. Carter Company, founded in 1933, is one of the largest manufacturerâs representatives and distributors of industrial equipment across the Gulf Coast, serving Louisiana, Arkansas, Mississippi, Alabama, and the Florida Panhandle. The company supplies a comprehensive portfolio that includes process control systems, instrumentation, valves, pumps, and automation solutions for engines, turbines, compressors, and waterâwastewater applications, as well as fire protection, security, and wireless integration services. With 13 facilities and over 500 employees, JHC distinguishes itself through a customerâdriven, employeeâowned culture, a 24/7 Total Customer Commitment program that prioritizes reliability and responsiveness, and a focus on recruiting top talent to become owners in the organization. These attributes position JHC as a trusted partner for industrial process equipment and service solutions across multiple sectors.
Job Description
The Control Valve Repair Technician - Level 1 is responsible for performing disassembly and assembly of new control valves, evaluating parts, maintaining material awareness, and completing quality control sheets. They must also safely and accurately perform machining processes, assemble control valves, install stem packing, and test control valves according to applicable Code test requirements. Additionally, they will perform disassembly and assembly of new regulators and relief valves, safely and accurately test all regulators and relief valves, and set regulators and relief valves to desired set points. The role requires strong mechanical aptitude, good ethics, values, and integrity, and professional appearance and actions. The position has three levels, with progression depending on specific knowledge, skills, and abilities.
Requirements
- High School or Equivalent
- A minimum of 2 years in the valve repair industry preferred
- Basic knowledge fundamentals, including Control Valves, Pneumatic Safety Systems, and Rotary Valves
- Ability to read and understand customer data spec sheets for final assembly of control valves and regulators
- Basic knowledge of industrial regulators
- Basic knowledge of various pneumatic positioners and controllers typically used on control valves
- Ability to use basic hand and pneumatic tools confidently and safely
- Working as self-directed field/shop environment worker
- Experience with bending and running tubing is preferred
- Read and record measurements using standard measuring tools such as manual torque wrenches, dial calipers, Vernier calipers, micrometers, thread gauges, tape measure, and scale
- TWIC, OSHA Safety, Security Passport
- Valid State issued driverâs license
Benefits
- Health Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- 401(k) Matching
- Paid Time Off