Lead Engineer Valve Testing & Calibration

Gray Mackenzie Engineering Services; Doha; On-site; QAR 350,000 - 550,000; Full time

Job summary

Gray Mackenzie Engineering Services in Qatar seeks a highly experienced Lead Engineer to head the Valve Testing & Calibration division, driving operational excellence and business growth in the Oil & Gas sector.

The role requires leading valve testing and overhauling, ensuring compliance with API, ASME, ISO, and client specs, while building a high-performance workshop team.

Middle East experience preferred; Qatar experience is advantageous for this role.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering is mandatory.
• Minimum 15 years Oil & Gas experience.
• Strong background in valve testing & workshop operations.

Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee testing and overhauling of all process valves.
• Manage valve overhauling and workshop operations.
• Ensure compliance with API, ASME, ISO and client specifications.
• Act as technical focal point for clients and operators.
• Review RFQs and support proposal preparation.
• Drive business growth in shutdowns, turnarounds, and long-term service contracts.
• Build and mentor a high-performance technical team.

Skills

Valve testing

Workshop operations

Technical leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Job description

We are a growing third-party service provider in Qatar delivering equipment calibration (PRVs, PSVs, pressure gauges, transmitters, etc.) and valve testing, overhauling & maintenance services through our dedicated workshop facilities.

To support our expansion, we are seeking a highly experienced Lead Engineer to head our Valve Testing & Calibration division and drive operational excellence and business growth.

Role Summary

The selected candidate will lead all valve testing and overhauling operations, ensure compliance with international standards, manage workshop performance, and identify new business opportunities within Qatar’s Oil & Gas sector.

This role requires strong technical authority combined with commercial acumen.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee testing and overhauling of Control valves, Mechanical valves, PRV’s, NRV’s PSV and all other Process plant related valves.
• Manage valve overhauling and workshop operations
• Ensure compliance with API, ASME, ISO, and client specifications
• Act as technical focal point for clients and operators
• Review RFQs and support proposal preparation
• Drive business growth in shutdowns, turnarounds, and long-term service contracts
• Build and mentor a high-performance technical team

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering (mandatory)
• Minimum 15 years Oil & Gas experience
• Strong background in valve testing & workshop operations

Middle East experience required; Qatar experience preferred