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Overview

The Senior Pressure Relief Valve Technician is responsible for performing complete overhauls and testing of various manufacturers' pressure relief valves, including troubleshooting and testing in both shop and field environments. The role requires adherence to safety standards and direct communication with customers, reporting to the Operations Manager.

Responsibilities

  • Perform complete over-haul and testing of pressure relief valves.
  • Execute troubleshooting and testing in shop and field environments.
  • Maintain a safe and healthy work environment by adhering to safety standards.
  • Communicate directly with customers regarding valve repairs.
  • Work autonomously in the valve repair process.
  • Ensure compliance with quality system and National Board Inspection Code criteria.

Requirements

  • High school diploma or GED equivalent preferred.
  • Minimum 3-5 years of experience required.
  • Pressure Relief Valve Manufacturers Training Courses and/or certifications preferred.
  • Knowledge of Trevitest, EVT, AVK, or other in-line test equipment preferred.
  • Solid working knowledge of ASME and NBIC codes.

Benefits

Additional Information

  • 0 to 30% minimum travel requirement.
  • Field duties require indoor and outdoor work in a plant atmosphere.
  • Must be able to wear safety equipment as required.
  • May be required to travel out of town on a periodic basis.
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How this job compares in Houston, TX

Pay in context

This employer didn't publish a rate. For reference, welding jobs in Houston, TX currently run a median of $25/hr in our index, with the middle half of them falling between $22–$32/hr across 77 postings with published pay. That median is a reasonable floor to anchor on when a recruiter asks what you're looking for.

The local market in Houston, TX

We're tracking 329 other active welding openings in Houston, TX right now, from 194 different employers. 126 of them were added in the last week. Across Texas as a whole we're tracking 1,339 other active welding openings from 721 employers. A metro this active generally means you have real leverage — employers here are competing for the same welders. Browse every welding job in Houston, or widen the search to Texas.

TEAM, Inc. currently has 7 other openings live in Texas, which is usually a sign of either steady growth or steady turnover — worth asking which in the interview.

The most active employers in Texas at the moment, by number of open welding reqs, are Welding Shop in Houston, TX (27), Zachry Group (22), and Austin Industries (16). Volume like that usually means either a genuine expansion or a staffing agency working several client sites — worth knowing which before you apply.

Within Texas, the best-paying metros we track by median hourly rate are Pasadena at $40/hr, Arlington at $39/hr, and Midlothian at $38/hr. If you can relocate or commute, that spread is worth factoring in.

Certifications this posting mentions

  • ASME Section IX — the ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code qualification. It covers welding on pressure-retaining equipment — boilers, vessels, and process piping — where a failed weld is a safety incident rather than a rework ticket.

Read straight from this posting's text. Confirm the exact qualification the employer wants before you test — requirements vary by shop even under the same code.

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