Electric Actuation Technician
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Oct 17, 2026. First seen by Alion on Jun 18, 2026. R.E. Mason scores C on the Alion truth index.
As a 100% Employee-Owned company, Robert E. Mason & Associates, Inc. believes our Associates are the foundation of both our customers’ and our success. Our strong company culture, and belief in continued investment in our Associates, has helped us realize long Associate tenures, as well as long lasting relationships with our customers.
R.E. Mason is an Emerson Impact Partner covering North Carolina, South Carolina, and Virginia. Emerson is the global leader of process systems and solutions. R.E. Mason provides industry-leading process equipment and service for process control, automation, safety, and reliability. The industries served include Chemical, Pharmaceutical & Life Sciences, Power & Utilities, Food & Beverage, and Pulp & Paper.
What R.E. Mason Offers Associates:
R.E. Mason is a 100% employee-owned company that offers a comprehensive, industry leading benefits package to all eligible Associates:
- Participation in the Employee Stock Ownership Program (ESOP)
- Retirement plan, including a Safe Harbor contribution
- Medical / Dental / Vision Insurance
- Employer paid Life Insurance and Long-Term Disability Insurance
- Generous paid leave options that include vacation time, sick leave, personal leave time, R.E. Mason Way Half Day, paid Jury Duty, and paid Bereavement Leave
- Paid Parental Leave
- Paid company holidays
- Career Development Program
- Retirement and Financial Wellness program
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Alternative/Hybrid Work Schedules
General Description
Electric Actuation Technicians are responsible for the assembly, calibration, diagnostics and repair of all types of electric actuators (MOV’s). Associated work often includes the service/repair of associated control, isolation, regulator/relief valves, including valve instrumentation.
Specific Responsibilities
- Assist in the assembly, commissioning, troubleshooting and repair of electric actuators in the shop or at customer facilities
- Determine service requirements for electrical and mechanical components by use of technical drawings and various types of measuring equipment
- Preventive Maintenance and repair of electric actuators from brands such as Bettis, Limitorque, Rotork, Beck, and Auma.
- Assist in the design of the bracket and coupling interface between electric actuators and valves
- Customer communication - technical assistance, troubleshooting, determining disposition of repairs
- Adherence to all safety, quality and company rules/regulations
- Maintain excellent housekeeping standards
- Participation and involvement in Safety, Quality, and Activities Committees.
- Complete site-specific safety requirements
- Maintain driver eligibility
- Perform other duties as assigned
Required Competencies
- Strong Electrical Ability/Aptitude
- Strong Safety Culture
- Process Control communication protocols including HART, Foundation Fieldbus, PROFIBUS and Modbus.
- Familiar with Control System Rack Rooms, termination panels, and wiring associated with electric actuator installations
- Problem Solving and Troubleshooting
- Mechanical Ability/Aptitude
- Knowledge of rigging and lifting
- Able to operate repair equipment namely: overhead cranes, forklifts, sand blasters, power tools and electrical devices such as multi meters, HART Communicators
- Ability to stay task focused
- Self-Starter and Self-Directed
- Available for overnight travel up to 4 weeks (supporting nuclear refueling outages) with an overall field to shop ratio of 70%.
- Must be able to work off hours, weekends, and OT on a short notice basis based on business needs
- Able to work in abnormal (heat/cold/clean room) operating conditions.
- Excellent communication (verbal & written), interpersonal and customer relations skills - exhibit an ability to effectively communicate with plant personnel.
- Time Management Skills
- Teamwork
Required Education and Experience
- High School Diploma or equivalent
- Technical/Trade School preferred
- 2 years Industrial plant experience preferred
- Valve repair experience
- Basic computer skills
Physical Requirements
- Standing - long periods of time
- Walking - long periods of time
- Sitting
- Kneeling - long periods of time
- Reaching Overhead
- Climbing
- Pushing and Pulling
- Use of hand tools and power tools
- Lifting - 50 Pounds
- Driving
Compensation
The base salary range for this role is $50,000 to $200,000 annually. Individual compensation may vary based on experience, qualifications, and other job-related factors.
RE Mason Company is a federal contractor and, as such, is required to solicit the disability status and protected veteran status of candidates. Thus, you are required to answer self-identification questions as part of your application process. These questions are part of RE Mason’s Affirmative Action Plan and the completion of these questions will not have any effect on any consideration of your application materials.
In compliance with the ADA Amendments Act (ADAAA), if you have a disability and need to request an accommodation in order to apply for a position with RE Mason, please call our office at (704) 375-4465.
This is a drug-free workplace. Employment is contingent upon the successful completion of any required pre-employment and, if applicable, ongoing drug testing, including testing mandated by customer site access requirements.