Gavin Koebel
Monroe,MI
Summary
Professional technician with significant expertise in valve maintenance and repair. Consistently achieves high standards in team collaboration and adaptability to changing needs. Skilled in diagnostics, troubleshooting, and system optimization, ensuring operational efficiency and safety. Reliable and results-focused, with strong commitment to quality and precision in all tasks.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Valve Technician
Allied Valve
Monroe, MI
07.2024 - Current
- Troubleshoot actuators, valves and positioners
- Prepare double acting spring return gas powered actuators for pipeline applications
- Repair, test, troubleshoot and build new valves
- Tube in new positioners
- Setup new positioners
- Run the Profiler on valve in field and shop
- Demonstrated commitment to customer satisfaction by promptly addressing concerns and implementing corrective actions when necessary.
- Recorded maintenance information, test results, material usage and repairs made.
- Conducted testing and diagnostics work on control valves and other equipment at customer locations.
Control Valve Technician
Renew Valve & Machine
Carleton, MI
08.2021 - 07.2024
- Rigged and hoisted valve and actuator components in compliance with OSHA standards.
- Repair, replace and troubleshoot valves and actuators with positioners
- Machine valve components as well as valve body's and bonnets
- Tube new positioners
- Set up new positioners with a TREX
Education
High School Diploma -
Monroe High School
Monroe, MI05-2021
Skills
- Flange installation
- Threaded connections
- Hand tool proficiency
- Pressure testing
- Torque wrench operation
- Mechanical troubleshooting
- Valve disassembly
- Valve assembly
- Pipe bending
- Seal replacement
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Troubleshooting skills
Certification
- Profiler
- Rexa level 1
- Flowserve level 1
- OSHA 10
- Lockout/Tagout Safety Procedures Training – OSHA or equivalent provider.
- Forklift Certification
- Bettis level 1
Timeline
Valve Technician
Allied Valve
07.2024 - Current
Control Valve Technician
Renew Valve & Machine
08.2021 - 07.2024
High School Diploma -
Monroe High School