Control & Valve Installers & Repairers
Code: 49-9012.00Median Annual Salary
Competitive / Variable
Sector & location dependent
Preparation & Education
Standard Educational Pathways
Job Zone N/A
Industry Outlook
Stable Growth
Active demand across the UK workforce
Role Overview & What They Do
Install, repair, and maintain mechanical regulating and controlling devices, such as electric meters, gas regulators, thermostats, safety and flow valves, and other mechanical governors.
Also Known As (Alternative Job Titles)
Control Valve Mechanic
Control Valve Technician
Electric Meter Technician
Instrument and Electrical Technician (I and E Technician)
Instrument Technician
Measurement Technician
Meter Technician
Service Technician
Valve Technician
Water Plant Maintenance Mechanic
Daily Duties & On-The-Job Tasks
- Record maintenance information, including test results, material usage, and repairs made.
- Disassemble and repair mechanical control devices or valves, such as regulators, thermostats, or hydrants, using power tools, hand tools, and cutting torches.
- Lubricate wearing surfaces of mechanical parts, using oils or other lubricants.
Technology, Tools & Software Stack
Enterprise resource planning ERP software
IBM Maximo Asset Management
SAP software
Presentation software
Microsoft PowerPoint
Industrial control software
Supervisory control and data acquisition SCADA software
Wonderware software
Core Skills, Knowledge & Abilities
Basic Skills
thinking about the pros and cons of different ways to solve a problem
keeping track of how well people and/or groups are doing in order to make improvements
Problem Solving
noticing a problem and figuring out the best way to solve it
Engineering and Technology
mechanical
product and service development
Safety and Government
public safety and security
Business
customer service
Math and Science
arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, or statistics
Verbal
listen and understand what people say
communicate by speaking
Hand and Finger Use
keep your arm or hand steady
hold or move items with your hands
Ideas and Logic
notice when problems happen
order or arrange things
Personality & Work Styles
Top Interest: Realistic
People interested in this work like activities that include practical, hands-on problems and solutions.
Key Work Styles:
Cautiousness
Attention to Detail
Dependability
Integrity
Frequently Asked Questions About Control & Valve Installers & Repairers
Salaries for a Control & Valve Installers & Repairers vary depending on regional demand across the UK, industry sector, relevant technical certifications, and years of experience.
Most employers hiring for a Control & Valve Installers & Repairers in the UK require a combination of relevant educational qualifications, technical certifications, or demonstrative on-the-job vocational experience.
Essential skills and tooling for a Control & Valve Installers & Repairers include: IBM Maximo Asset Management, SAP software, Microsoft PowerPoint, Supervisory control and data acquisition SCADA software, Wonderware software. Practitioners also benefit from strong analytical problem solving and communication skills.
The UK job market maintains steady employment demand for qualified Control & Valve Installers & Repairers professionals across diverse sectors.
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