Maintenance Technician – Fluid Systems and Valves

The Senior Maintenance Technician – Fluid Systems and Valves is a highly skilled technical expert responsible for the maintenance, troubleshooting, and continuous improvement of fluid handling systems, including complex valve networks, pumps, heat exchangers, and piping systems. Operating in a leadership capacity, the technician ensures high reliability of process systems, supports training and mentoring of junior staff, and plays a key role in system optimization, regulatory compliance, and root cause analysis.

This position is critical in high-stakes environments such as pharmaceutical, food and beverage, biotech, or chemical processing plants, where equipment uptime and sanitary or safety compliance are paramount.

Key Focus Areas:

1. Advanced Valve and Fluid System Maintenance & Optimization

2. Failure Analysis, Troubleshooting & Root Cause Investigation

3. Preventive, Predictive, and Condition-Based Maintenance Execution

4. Compliance, Documentation & Audit Readiness

5. Leadership, Mentoring, and Cross-Functional Collaboration

Key Responsibilities:

1. Advanced Valve and Fluid System Maintenance

• • Independently maintain, calibrate, and troubleshoot complex valve systems, including pneumatic, electric, mixproof, diaphragm, and control valves.

  • Overhaul and test critical pumps, seals, regulators, and fluid routing systems.

  • Optimize valve actuation sequences and performance through parameter adjustments.

2. System Troubleshooting and RCA

• • Lead investigations into recurring valve, actuator, or system failures.

  • Utilize diagnostic tools (flow meters, pressure sensors, valve positioners) for fault detection.

  • Implement long-term corrective actions to reduce equipment downtime.

3. Preventive & Predictive Maintenance

• • Develop and execute advanced PMs and predictive strategies using CMMS and condition monitoring.

  • Recommend part replacements based on wear analysis and usage trends.

  • Coordinate with engineering to test and implement improved maintenance procedures.

4. Compliance and Documentation

• • Ensure all maintenance activities are documented according to SOPs, GMP, and safety standards.

  • Support QA, safety, and regulatory inspections by maintaining accurate equipment history and calibration logs.

  • Validate repairs and changes through approved change control processes when required.

5. Leadership and Technical Mentorship

• • Mentor and train junior and mid-level technicians in system operation, repair, and documentation practices.

  • Act as a technical liaison with engineering, production, and quality teams during projects and troubleshooting events.

  • Support project planning, utility shut-down coordination, and equipment commissioning.

Required Qualifications:

• • Associate degree, technical diploma, or equivalent in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Maintenance, or a related field.

  • 5+ years of experience maintaining industrial fluid systems, preferably in regulated industries.

  • Strong understanding of sanitary design, hygienic valve systems, and fluid dynamics.

Preferred Skills:

• • Expert knowledge of valve technologies (e.g., Alfa Laval, SPX, Burkert, GEA, Emerson).

  • Proficiency with CMMS platforms (SAP, Maximo, etc.).

  • Skilled in interpreting P&IDs, isometrics, and control system diagrams.

  • Working knowledge of PLCs, SCADA, and actuator feedback systems is a plus.

  • Experience participating in continuous improvement initiatives (Lean, TPM, Six Sigma).