Valve Shop & Machine Shop Foreman-ADNOC group

Tanqeeb; Dubai; On-site; AED 357,000 - 502,000; Full time

Job summary

Tanqeeb in the United Arab Emirates seeks an experienced Valve Shop Lead to supervise maintenance, repair, testing and certification of pressure-related valves. You will manage valve shop supervisors, technicians and workshop staff, review orders, and allocate work according to approved procedures.

The role requires strong knowledge of PSV/PRV, VCV, and other valves, plus familiarity with OEM manuals and SAP/MAXIMO.

Qualifications

• 3-year Diploma in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent.
• 8+ years in a modern valve shop, refinery or petrochemical support.
• Training from reputed valve manufacturer or service company mandatory.
• Strong knowledge of valve maintenance, testing and certification.
• Experience supervising valve technicians and workshop maintenance.
• Good understanding of international valve standards.
• Excellent English communication; MS Office skills.
• Exposure to SAP or MAXIMO preferred.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and coordinate valve shop activities, including troubleshooting, repair, testing, and maintenance.
• Lead valve shop supervisors, technicians, and workshop personnel.
• Review work orders, technical drawings, and datasheets to determine repair methods.
• Assign work to technicians, provide technical instructions, and monitor progress.
• Arrange inspections, testing, certification, and documentation for completed valve maintenance activities.
• Supervise preventive and corrective maintenance of valves, fire water systems, and related components.
• Ensure proper operation and maintenance of valve shop equipment and test benches.
• Maintain traceability of spare parts and records; coordinate with Maintenance, Operations, Planning, and Technical teams.
• Coordinate with resources including rigging and crane support for valve installation/removal.
• Conduct toolbox talks and ensure HSE, PTW, e-WMS, and PPE compliance.
• Ensure lifting tools, hoses, and measuring instruments are inspected and calibrated.
• Maintain proper housekeeping and safe equipment handling.
• Perform field walkthroughs and audits for company standards compliance.
• Perform Permit Authority duties as required.
• Prepare activity reports and ensure maintenance records and completion certificates.

Skills

Leadership

Team supervision

Technical troubleshooting

Documentation & reporting

English communication

MS Office

Education

Diploma in Mechanical Engineering (3-year)

Tools

SAP

MAXIMO

Job description

• Supervise and coordinate valve shop activities, including valve troubleshooting, repair, testing, and maintenance.

• Lead and manage valve shop supervisors, technicians, and other workshop personnel.

• Review work orders, technical drawings, and datasheets to determine appropriate repair and maintenance methods.

• Assign work to technicians, provide technical instructions, and monitor progress in accordance with approved procedures.

• Arrange inspections, testing, certification, and documentation for completed valve maintenance activities.

• Supervise preventive and corrective maintenance of valves, fire water systems, and related components.

• Ensure proper operation and maintenance of valve shop equipment, including safety valve test benches, control valve test benches, lapping machines, and grinding machines.

• Ensure all completed work meets operational requirements, quality standards, and safety regulations.

• Maintain traceability of spare parts, materials, and valve components through physical and electronic records.

• Coordinate with Maintenance, Operations, Planning, and Technical teams to prioritize and execute maintenance activities.

• Arrange resources, including rigging and crane support, for the removal and installation of safety valves.

• Conduct daily toolbox talks and ensure compliance with HSE, PTW, e-WMS, and PPE requirements.

• Ensure lifting tools, hoses, and measuring instruments are inspected, colour-coded, and calibrated as required.

• Ensure proper housekeeping, safe equipment handling, and compliance with workshop safety procedures.

• Perform field walkthroughs and audits to verify compliance with company standards.

• Perform Permit Authority (PA) duties, as required.

• Prepare activity reports and ensure all maintenance records and completion certificates are properly maintained.

Technical Requirements

Candidates should have experience in the maintenance, repair, testing, and certification of:

• Pressure Safety Valves (PSV)

• Pressure Relief Valves (PRV)

• Vacuum Breakers

• Manual Isolation Valves, including Gate, Globe, Butterfly, Needle, Ball, Diaphragm, and Piston valves

• Control Valves

Candidates should also be familiar with valve shop equipment, OEM manuals, valve testing procedures, lapping, and grinding operations.

Desired Candidate Profile

Technical Requirements

Candidates should have experience in the maintenance, repair, testing, and certification of:

• Pressure Safety Valves (PSV)

• Pressure Relief Valves (PRV)

• Vacuum Breakers

• Manual Isolation Valves, including Gate, Globe, Butterfly, Needle, Ball, Diaphragm, and Piston valves

• Control Valves

Candidates should also be familiar with valve shop equipment, OEM manuals, valve testing procedures, lapping, and grinding operations.

Minimum Requirements

• 3-year Diploma in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent.

• Minimum 8 years of experience in a modern valve shop, preferably supporting refinery or petrochemical plant operations.

• Training from a reputed valve manufacturing or service company is mandatory.

• Strong knowledge of valve maintenance, troubleshooting, testing, and certification.

• Experience supervising valve technicians and workshop maintenance activities.

• Good understanding of international standards related to industrial valves and pressure relief systems.

• Ability to understand and operate machine shop equipment in accordance with OEM manuals.

• Excellent English communication skills, both verbal and written.

• Good computer skills, including MS Office.

• Exposure to SAP or MAXIMO maintenance and materials modules is preferred.