Control and Valve Installers and Repairers, Except Mechanical Door
Install, repair, and maintain mechanical regulating and controlling devices, such as electric meters, gas regulators, thermostats, safety and flow valves, and other mechanical governors.
82 alternate job titles:
Air Valve Mechanic
Air Valve Repairer
Automation Controls Technician
Certification Technician
Control Panel Technician (Control Panel Tech)
Control Specialist
Control Systems Technician (Control Systems Tech)
Control Valve Mechanic
Control Valve Technician
Controls Service Technician (Controls Service Tech)
Controls Specialist
Controls Technician
Electric Meter Installer
Electric Meter Repairer
Electric Meter Setter
Electric Meter Technician
Electrical Controls Tech (Electrical Controls Technician)
Electrical Technician
Electro-Mechanical Technician (E/M Technician)
Fare Register Repairer
Field Mechanical Meter Tester
Fire Extinguisher Repairer
Gas Meter Installer
Gas Meter Mechanic
Gas Meter Prover
Gas Pit Worker
Gas Regulator Repairer
Gas Technician
Gas Utility Worker
Industrial Control Technician
Industrial Controls Tech (Industrial Controls Technician)
Industrial Gas Servicer
Inside Meter Tester
Instrument and Controls Technician
Instrument and Electrical Technician (I and E Technician)
Instrument Control and Electrical Technician (ICE Technician)
Instrument Technician
Instrumentation Technician
Lubrication Equipment Servicer
Maintenance Controls Tech (Maintenance Controls Technician)
Maintenance Technician
Measurement Specialist
Measurement Technician
Mechanic
Meter Installer
Meter Maintenance Person
Meter Mechanic
Meter Repairer
Meter Technician
Meterman
Motor Power Connector
Parking Meter Installer
Parking Meter Mechanic
Parking Meter Servicer
Pipeline Maintenance Technician
Plant Controls Specialist
Pneumatic Tester Mechanic
Pneumatic Tool Repairer
Pneumatic Tube Repairer
Project Controls Specialist
Pyrometer Mechanic
Regulator Mechanic
Residential Gas Heat Technician
Rocket Engine Component Mechanic
Safety Relief Valve Technician
Salvager
Scale Installer
Service Technician
Shut Off Worker
Spray Gun Repairer
Taximeter Repairer
Thermostat Mechanic
Thermostat Repairer
Valve and Regulator Repairer
Valve Grinder
Valve Mechanic
Valve Technician
Water Meter Installer
Water Meter Mechanic
Water Plant Maintenance Mechanic
Water Valve Mechanic
Water Valve Repairer
Salary Information
Control and Valve Installers and Repairers, Except Mechanical Door: $74,690 (median) per year.
Starting salary (10th percentile).
Required expreience: Varies by Company
Data source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
Daily Tasks & Responsibilities
| Task Description | Category |
|---|---|
| Control power supply connections. | General |
| Adjust equipment to ensure optimal performance. | General |
| Enter codes or other information into computers. | General |
| Document operational activities. | General |
| Adjust the tension of nuts or bolts. | General |
| Connect electrical components or equipment. | General |
| Disassemble equipment for maintenance or repair. | General |
| Repair worn, damaged, or defective mechanical parts. | General |
| Remove parts or components from equipment. | General |
| Lubricate equipment to allow proper functioning. | General |
| Test mechanical equipment to ensure proper functioning. | General |
| Install metering equipment. | General |
| Inspect mechanical equipment to locate damage, defects, or wear. | General |
| Connect hoses to equipment or piping. | General |
| Replace worn, damaged, or defective mechanical parts. | General |
| Train customers in the use of products. | General |
| Investigate illegal or suspicious activities. | General |
| Inspect electrical or electronic systems for defects. | General |
| Install electrical components, equipment, or systems. | General |
| Repair electrical circuits or wiring. | General |
| Measure distances or dimensions. | General |
| Repair non-engine automotive or vehicle components. | General |
| Repair electrical components. | General |
| Cut materials according to specifications or needs. | General |
| Calibrate equipment to specifications. | General |
| Confer with coworkers to coordinate work activities. | Management |
| Communicate with coworkers to coordinate installations or repairs. | Management |
| Maintain repair or maintenance records. | Maintenance |
| Clean equipment, parts, or tools to repair or maintain them in good working order. | Maintenance |
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Technology Requirements
| Technology | Description |
|---|---|
| Microsoft Excel | Spreadsheet software |
| Microsoft Office software | Office suite software |
| Microsoft Outlook | Electronic mail software |
| Autodesk AutoCAD | Computer aided design CAD software |
| Microsoft PowerPoint | Presentation software |
| Microsoft SharePoint | Document management software |
| Microsoft Visio | Process mapping and design software |
| Microsoft Windows | Operating system software |
| Microsoft Word | Word processing software |
| Oracle Primavera Enterprise Project Portfolio Management | Project management software |
| SAP software | Enterprise resource planning ERP software |
| Emerson FIRSTVUE Value Sizing | Analytical or scientific software |
| Graphical user interface GUI design software | Graphical user interface development software |
| IBM Maximo Asset Management | Enterprise resource planning ERP software |
| Ladder Logic | Development environment software |
| Maintenance record software | Project management software |
| Operating system software | Operating system software |
| Programmable logic controller PLC software | Industrial control software |
| Spreadsheet software | Spreadsheet software |
| Supervisory control and data acquisition SCADA software | Industrial control software |
| Wonderware software | Industrial control software |
| Word processing software | Word processing software |
| Microsoft Access | Data base user interface and query software |
| Structured query language SQL | Data base user interface and query software |
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Relevant Certifications
Industry certifications that may be valuable for this career role:
| Certification | Issuing Organization | Practice Test |
|---|---|---|
| ISA Certified Control Systems Technician - Level I | International Society of Automation | Not Available |
| Master Specialist Hands On Supply Water Temperature Reset Controls Set-up and Testing | ESCO Group | Not Available |
| Master Specialist Hands On Water Valve Leakage Testing | ESCO Group | Not Available |
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