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Control and Valve Installer and Repairer

Operational-level

Also known as: Air Valve Mechanic, Air Valve Repairer, Automation Controls Technician, Certification Technician

Tech & EngineeringBachelor's Degree

Job Description

Install, repair, and maintain mechanical regulating and controlling devices, such as electric meters, gas regulators, thermostats, safety and flow valves, and other mechanical governors.
Valve TechnologyInstrumentation & ControlMechanical SystemsProcess ControlEngineeringMaintenance & RepairSkilled TradesTechnicalOil and GasEnergy

Skills employers are looking for in 2027

Software and technologies flagged by O*NET as Hot or In-Demand for this role.

In-demand software
Microsoft ExcelMicrosoft Office softwareMicrosoft Outlook

Job Outlook 2025-2035

Projected growth

+4.3%

US average: +3.5%

Job openings

3,600

per year (US)

Jobs today

50,400

in 2025 → 52,600 (2035)

Typical entry education

High school diploma or equivalent

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Employment Projections; O*NET Bright Outlook.

Work Environment

How this work is typically performed, based on O*NET work context data.

Email & digital communication
High
Working in a team
High
Contact with others
High
Freedom to make decisions
High
Time pressure
High
Time spent sitting
Moderate
Working outdoors
High
Indoor, climate-controlled
Moderate
Dealing with customers
High
Level of competition
Low

Source: O*NET Work Context (v31.0)

Future Perspective

Stable Job Market

This field maintains steady employment levels with consistent demand. Job opportunities remain available with moderate competition.

Career ladder

Often before this role

  • Apprenti Technicien CVC
  • Aide-Maintenance Industriel
  • Junior Électricien

Where it can lead

  • Ingénieur en Systèmes de Contrôle
  • Gestionnaire de Service sur le Terrain
  • Spécialiste en Automatisation Industrielle

Impact of AI on this Job

AI will primarily augment the role of Control and Valve Installer and Repairer, especially through predictive maintenance and enhanced diagnostic tools. These systems will identify potential issues sooner, shifting focus towards proactive repairs and complex troubleshooting rather than purely reactive work. Installers will therefore need to develop skills in interpreting AI insights and collaborating with smart tools to maintain increasingly sophisticated control systems.