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Automation Service Technician

MRC Global Inc., La Porte, TX, United States


**Job Purpose**Responsible for performing technical duties related to the assembly, testing, and troubleshooting of all automated valve assemblies, both in-house and at customer sites.**Essential Duties and Responsibilities**Individual must be able to perform the essential duties with or without reasonable accommodation.Ability to do field measurements on all valves.Establish a friendly and effective working relationship with manufacturers and internal and external customers using written correspondence, proper phone etiquette, and other effective interpersonal skills.Perform other duties and projects as assigned.**Education, Experience & Ability Requirements**

Any combination of requirements which provide knowledge and abilities necessary to perform essential duties and responsibilities will be considered.

High school diploma or a GED (General Education Degree) or equivalent combination of education and work experience that provides the knowledge and abilities necessary to perform the work.One year of mechanical experience.Two years of related industry experience, either with MRC Global or with a similar work environment. Strong knowledge of, or ability to learn, products and processes. Must have the ability to acquire all necessary certifications for working at customer sites.Advanced mechanical knowledge of gearing, bearings, and moving assemblies. Advanced knowledge of electrical and pneumatic type equipment usage (e.g., pneumatic and electric tools, fixtures, and test equipment).Advanced knowledge of electricity and electrical components. Knowledge of and ability to use basic hand and power tools. Ability to learn and operate material handling equipment.personnel using proper phone etiquette and other effective interpersonal skills. Ability to establish working rapport with local management, technical inside and outside sales representatives, warehouse associates, and other branch Typing and computer skills, including MS Office (Outlook). Knowledge of or ability to learn about MRC Global warehouse business processes and software.Knowledge of operating standard office equipment. Ability to learn and be proficient in working with mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic valve automation assemblies. Ability to travel frequently within and outside the branch service area (U.S. and abroad), with frequent overnight and extended stays.**Additional Qualifications** Must have the ability to provide documentation verifying legal work status.Ability to read and speak the English language proficiently in order to communicate with others, understand and interpret safety instructions, and to respond to inquiries.Ability to understand and comply with MRC Global guidelines and expectations, including Code of Conduct and Conflict of Interest guidelines.### Comprehensive Benefits**MRC Global** offers comprehensive benefits and incentives. We value your time and talent and know how to show our appreciation for having you as a part of our expanding global team.
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