Shop Foreman – Valve & Actuator Repair
Source Atlantic View all jobs
- Nova Scotia
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Service, test, adjust, troubleshoot, repair, maintain, remove, install, and inspect safety and relief valves
- Maintenance, repair, commissioning of actuators, and measurement of valve stems for drive bushing machining to ensure correct fitment and reliable operation.
- Travel to customer sites as required
- Perform valve shop work, including sandblasting, cleaning, and receiving products
- Act as a working lead, providing day-to-day direction and support to technicians
- Mentor, coach, and support technicians through hands-on guidance and knowledge sharing
- Ensure all work meets company procedures, safety standards, and customer requirements
- Participate in factory training and certification (provided for successful candidates)
- Work overtime and travel to client locations on short notice when required
- Other tasks as required
- Proven experience in a Senior Valve Technician, Lead Hand, or Foreman role within an industrial valve maintenance setting
- Strong mechanical aptitude and hands-on experience in a wide range of industrial valves, actuators, switches, seals, plugs, etc
- Must be able to obtain Controlled Goods and ISED Security Clearance as a condition of employment
- Working knowledge of naval, mill, refinery, wastewater, and/or industrial environments
- Sound judgement and comfortable making on-the-spot decisions to resolve technical or safety concerns
- Strong communication skills with technicians, customers, and management
- Solid understanding of industrial safety practices and procedures
- Ability to maintain accountability while promoting a positive, team-focused work environment
- Experience with measurement devices and test gauges is an asset
- Valid driver’s license with an acceptable driving record
- Able to assume responsibility and handle multiple tasks under potentially stressful and/or hazardous