valve technician
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VALVE TECHNICIAN #ValveAssembler #FieldServiceTechnician #PipelineTechnician Valves regulate, direct and control the flow of oil and gas fluids… without valves, oil and gas simply wouldn’t flow. Or, it would flow the wrong direction or to the wrong place. A working valve can also shut down the flow altogether, which is important if something is not functioning as it should. You ensure the proper functioning of mechanical regulating and controlling devices such as safety and flow valves, electric meters, gas regulators and thermostats.
HOW DO I GET HERE? A high school diploma (or equivalent) is required. Mechanical aptitude along with specific technical training on valves and valve repair is an asset. Some employers will prefer a diploma in instrumentation, electrical, electrical or mechanical engineering technology.
What does this career look like? Your job involves troubleshooting and testing. One day might see you hauling out dry ice and drilling mud to freeze a portion of a pipeline so its contents will stay put. Another day you might do some serious investigation on a problem. What might the problem be? Sometimes it’s the wrong valve materials for the job or the wrong valve – like if you were to attach a showerhead to a garden hose… it might work, but not very well.
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• Standard and emergency first aid • H2S Alive • Other health and safety training requirements to be determined by specific job requirements.
What would I do? You know them all - ball valves, gate valves, check valves, globe valves, butterfly valves. Because valves are critical in getting oil to flow to the right place, whether from a wellhead, well or through a gathering pipeline to a plant, you have an important responsibility. Perhaps you repair an emergency shutdown valve – a valve that stops the flow after sensing a change in pressure. These valves are critical in preventing leaks. This role could also include:
4 Testing valves and regulators for leaks and accurate temperature and pressure settings, using precision testing equipment 4 Performing high pressure hydrostatic testing to ensure proper functioning 4 Inspecting equipment, structures or materials like valve function on a specialized test rig 4 Examining valves or mechanical control device parts for defects, dents or loose attachments, and marking malfunctioning areas of defective units 4 Dismantling valves using hand and/or power tools +5YRS 4 Refinishing interior surfaces to ensure proper operation
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HEALTH & SAFETY TRAINING
+5YRS
Senior Level Activity
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What competencies do I need?
PATHWAYS
Your mastery of valves can be attributed to:
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ENTRY LEVEL 4 Mechanical 4 Maintaining equipment 4 Quality control analysis 4 Repairing machines and systems 4 Attention to detail
0-5YRS
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IS THIS YOU?
SENIOR LEVEL 4 Critical thinking 4 Installing equipment 4 Active listening 4 Document use 4 Troubleshooting
5-10YRS+
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You could move into roles such as: • Wellhead Technician • Instrumentation Technician • Mechanical Technician • Maintenance Coordinator You could transfer your skills to: • Mining and quarrying • Utilities, including renewable energy • Heavy and civil engineering construction • Wood product manufacturing • Paper manufacturing • Petroleum and coal product manufacturing • Chemical manufacturing
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#ValveTechnicians regulate, direct and control the flow of oil and gas – without them, oil and gas wouldn’t go anywhere!
Funded in part by the Government of Alberta and Government of Canada’s Sectoral Initiatives Program.
VALVE TECHNICIAN #ValveAssembler #FieldServiceTechnician #PipelineTechnician Valves regulate, direct and control the flow of oil and gas fluids… without valves, oil and gas simply wouldn’t flow. Or, it would flow the wrong direction or to the wrong place. A working valve can also shut down the flow altogether, which is important if something is not functioning as it should. You ensure the proper functioning of mechanical regulating and controlling devices such as safety and flow valves, electric meters, gas regulators and thermostats.
HOW DO I GET HERE? A high school diploma (or equivalent) is required. Mechanical aptitude along with specific technical training on valves and valve repair is an asset. Some employers will prefer a diploma in instrumentation, electrical, electrical or mechanical engineering technology.
What does this career look like? Your job involves troubleshooting and testing. One day might see you hauling out dry ice and drilling mud to freeze a portion of a pipeline so its contents will stay put. Another day you might do some serious investigation on a problem. What might the problem be? Sometimes it’s the wrong valve materials for the job or the wrong valve – like if you were to attach a showerhead to a garden hose… it might work, but not very well.
Like · Share ·
• Standard and emergency first aid • H2S Alive • Other health and safety training requirements to be determined by specific job requirements.
What would I do? You know them all - ball valves, gate valves, check valves, globe valves, butterfly valves. Because valves are critical in getting oil to flow to the right place, whether from a wellhead, well or through a gathering pipeline to a plant, you have an important responsibility. Perhaps you repair an emergency shutdown valve – a valve that stops the flow after sensing a change in pressure. These valves are critical in preventing leaks. This role could also include:
4 Testing valves and regulators for leaks and accurate temperature and pressure settings, using precision testing equipment 4 Performing high pressure hydrostatic testing to ensure proper functioning 4 Inspecting equipment, structures or materials like valve function on a specialized test rig 4 Examining valves or mechanical control device parts for defects, dents or loose attachments, and marking malfunctioning areas of defective units 4 Dismantling valves using hand and/or power tools +5YRS 4 Refinishing interior surfaces to ensure proper operation
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HEALTH & SAFETY TRAINING
+5YRS
Senior Level Activity
www.careersinoilandgas.com
What competencies do I need?
PATHWAYS
Your mastery of valves can be attributed to:
1
2
3
4
5
6
ENTRY LEVEL 4 Mechanical 4 Maintaining equipment 4 Quality control analysis 4 Repairing machines and systems 4 Attention to detail
0-5YRS
7
8
9
10
IS THIS YOU?
SENIOR LEVEL 4 Critical thinking 4 Installing equipment 4 Active listening 4 Document use 4 Troubleshooting
5-10YRS+
4 Lorem ipsum dolor What can I expect?
4 Lorem ipsum dolor 4 Lorem ipsum dolor 4 Lorem ipsum dolor 4 Lorem ipsum dolor 4 Lorem ipsum dolor Some days you might be working in a shop or manufacturing facility. Other days, you 4 Lorem ipsum dolor 4 Lorem ipsum dolor might be deployed to the field to investigate a valve issue. Typically employed in the oil and gas services and pipeline sectors of the oil and gas industry, this role is appealing to someone who likes shift work, is prepared to work flexible hours and in a variety of weather conditions, and can sit and/or stand for long periods of time. At times, you may be exposed to dust or fumes.
You could move into roles such as: • Wellhead Technician • Instrumentation Technician • Mechanical Technician • Maintenance Coordinator You could transfer your skills to: • Mining and quarrying • Utilities, including renewable energy • Heavy and civil engineering construction • Wood product manufacturing • Paper manufacturing • Petroleum and coal product manufacturing • Chemical manufacturing
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How can I learn more? To find out more about careers in the oil and gas industry, visit the Careers in Oil + Gas online tool at careersinoilandgas.com.
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#ValveTechnicians regulate, direct and control the flow of oil and gas – without them, oil and gas wouldn’t go anywhere!
Funded in part by the Government of Alberta and Government of Canada’s Sectoral Initiatives Program.
