Valve Automation Technician

Hours: Monday- Friday 6am -2:30pm– overtime as needed -on call schedule possible weekends

Responsibilities

As a Valve Technician, you will be responsible for the following, including, but not limited to:

• Assemble, wire, calibrate, test, troubleshoot, and repair a variety of automated valve packages, with a primary focus on Limitorque electric actuators

• Perform Limitorque actuator setup, calibration, diagnostics, maintenance, and repair at Ferguson VAC location

• Perform field service work including installation, startup, commissioning, inspection, repair, and support of Limitorque actuators and related valve automation equipment

• Work safely with and around live industrial electrical systems, including 240V and 480V, on a daily basis

• Read and interpret customer specifications, wiring diagrams, schematics, actuator manuals, and technical documents

• Follow all established standard operating procedures for valve automation, including maintaining a safe and organized workspace and observing necessary safety precautions during assembly, testing, storage, and transfer of product

• Interact professionally and courteously with inside sales, outside sales, management, warehouse personnel, and customers when addressing technical questions and service needs

• Assist in supporting technical training related to valve automation and Limitorque/MOV products

• Travel out of town as needed for field service, customer support, and factory product training

• Must adhere to all safety regulations, including the correct usage of personal protective equipment (PPE). This includes wearing a safety harness with a maximum weight capacity of 400 lbs.

• Must be able to lift up to 80 lbs

• May be responsible for providing driver duties and responsibilities

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years old.

• Valid state issued license is required.

• High school diploma, trade school certification or related technical education preferred.

• Recent graduates, trade school students, community college graduates, and candidates with strong mechanical or electrical aptitude are encouraged to apply.

• Experience working with tools, equipment, electrical systems, automotive repair, industrial maintenance, construction, HVAC, welding, machining, or other hands-on technical environments is a plus.

• Interest in learning industrial automation, valve automation, and electric actuator technologies.

• Ability to read and understand technical documentation, wiring diagrams, and schematics, or a willingness to learn.

• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.

• Willingness to travel for field service work and training opportunities.

• Basic computer skills required; experience with Microsoft Office or Smartsheet is a plus.

• Strong communication, organization, and time-management skills.

• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

• Self-motivated with a desire to learn new skills and grow within a technical career path.

Why Join Ferguson?

• Hands-on technical training and mentorship

• Clear career growth opportunities within industrial automation and valve services

• Exposure to cutting-edge automation technology

• Stable, long-term career path with opportunities for advancement

• Competitive pay, benefits, and ongoing professional development

*Pre-employment drug and background screening required*