Occupation information for Control and Valve Installers and Repairers, Except Mechanical Door Washington

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Typical education needed for entry: High school diploma or equivalent

Typical work experience needed for a job in this occupation: No work experience

Typical on-the-job training once you have a job in this occupation: 1 to 12 months on-the-job training

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• Record maintenance information, including test results, material usage, and repairs made.
• Install, inspect and test electric meters, relays, and power sources to detect causes of malfunctions and inaccuracies, using hand tools and testing equipment.
• Calibrate instrumentation, such as meters, gauges, and regulators, for pressure, temperature, flow, and level.
• Test valves and regulators for leaks and accurate temperature and pressure settings, using precision testing equipment.
• Record meter readings and installation data on meter cards, work orders, or field service orders, or enter data into hand-held computers.
• Turn meters on or off to establish or close service.
• Shut off service and notify repair crews when major repairs are required, such as the replacement of underground pipes or wiring.
• Install regulators and related equipment such as gas meters, odorization units, and gas pressure telemetering equipment.
• Cut seats to receive new orifices, tap inspection ports, and perform other repairs to salvage usable materials, using hand tools and machine tools.
• Turn valves to allow measured amounts of air or gas to pass through meters at specified flow rates.

Tools:

• Ammeters
• Blow torch
• Circuit tester
• Portable data input terminals
• Screwdrivers

Technology:

• Data base user interface and query software
• Industrial control software
• Project management software
• Spreadsheet software
• Word processing software

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