Abstract: Methods and systems are provided of providing a valve wheel wrench comprising a jaw assembly at a first end comprising first and second jaws configured to securably engage at least a portion of a valve wheel, wherein the orientation of the first jaw is opposite to the orientation of the second jaw, and a handle at a second end, connected to the first end via a shaft, wherein a portion of the handle is surrounded by a guard configured to shield at least a portion of the hand of a user.