Lead Valve Technician SPIE Global Services Energy Mechanical Engineering 11:14

AimGulf; Qatar; On-site; QAR 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

SPIE Global Services Energy in Qatar seeks a Lead Valve Technician to execute complex valve maintenance tasks with minimal supervision. You will manage disassembly, testing, calibration, and seating of valves and actuation systems, while ensuring parts, tools, and safety practices meet strict standards.

You will lead a team during major shutdowns/turnarounds, coordinate resources, plan work schedules, and uphold quality control across all workshop activities, including safety compliance and

Qualifications

• Minimum higher secondary education with mechanical apprenticeship training/diploma/ITI (3–5 years).
• 8+ years oil & gas or petrochemical experience with 5+ years as valve technician.
• Knowledge of valves, actuators, and calibration for valve controls.

Responsibilities

• Perform valve maintenance: disassembly, lapping, testing, seat/body checks with minimal supervision.
• Ensure spare parts and tools are readily available for maintenance.
• Lead and coordinate valve technicians during shutdowns and turnarounds.
• Implement quality control and safety measures per standards (ISO 9000/14000).
• Interpret valve data sheets and drawings; oversee rigging and lifting operations.

Skills

Valve expertise

Maintenance planning

Leadership

Safety management

Troubleshooting

Rigging & lifting

Instrumentation calibration

Reading drawings/data sheets

Education

Mechanical apprenticeship/IT|HNC/HND

Tools

Test bench

Overhead crane

Torque tools

Job description

We currently have an opportunity within SPIE Global Services Energy, Qatar for a Lead Valve Technician.

Key Responsibilities:

• Execution of Maintenance activities related to Valves such as Valve disassembly, Lapping, pop-up and blowback testing for PRVs, Seat and Body testing, Workshop Gland seal replacement, etc. with minimum or no supervision.
• Ensures that all Spare parts and Tools are readily available at all times.
• Participates in the execution of major maintenance and main shutdowns. This includes highlighting specific items of equipment/spare parts which require Maintenance Workshop involvement, assessing resources, material and logistic requirements.
• Quality Control Measures for all Maintenance-related activities using checklist.
• Organizing skills to form a team of Valve technicians during any major Shutdowns and Turnarounds.
• Identification of Spare parts and prioritization, and Select the right size & types of tools.
• Determine tools for lifting / shifting of loads using the Overhead Crane.
• Able to understand the Basic Rigging Signals or verbally direct equipment Crane operators in hoisting and moving loads, in order to ensure safety of workers and materials.
• Safety Management for the Workshop activities.
• Supports company’s initiatives in the area of ISO 9000, ISO14000 and RGEE.

Experience Required:

• Minimum of 8 years work experience in an Oil & Gas Industry or in a Petrochemical environment or related industry, including 5 years working as Valve technician.
• Highly skilled as a Workshop Lead Valve Technician / Supervisor.

Education Qualifications:

Minimum Higher Secondary School Education plus Mechanical based apprenticeship training /diploma/ ITI, which should be a three to five year vocational credential (HNC, HND or equivalent).

Skills Required:

• Theoretical and practical knowledge of all types of Valves and Actuators.
• Familiarity with all International Standards related to Valves and its components.
• Basic Knowledge on Instrumentation related to valve controls such as calibration for zeroing, re ranging, span adjustment and/or spring tensioning for actuator spring loaded types.
• Capable of understanding valve data sheets, assembly drawings and cross sectional drawings.
• Capable of understanding control valve testing procedure as per leakage class.
• Analytical skills required for major troubleshooting techniques and problem-solving abilities.
• Planning skills to identify the criticality and manpower resources that should be maximized effectively.
• Leading skills tasked to provide instructions and promote a harmonious atmosphere within his area of responsibility.
• Numerous relevant Trainings such as understanding on the API 527 & 576, 598, ANSI FCI 70-2 standards.
• Knowledgeable on diagnostics for the causes of failure and provide reasons / effect for failure.
• Full knowledge on how to use the Test bench in handling Air / Water / Nitrogen at high pressure.
• Knowledge on Torquing pipe flanges and equipment flanges.
• Knowledge on Tightening sequence on flanges as per standard torque value.
• Operate pneumatic and hydraulic as well as hand torquing equipment.
• Knowledgeable of Hydrotesting procedures.
• Knowledgeable in various Maintenance Workshop practices including the up-to-date state of the art Technology.
• Has capability to work under pressure.
• Good interpersonal skills and ability to work as a team member.
• Excellent adaptability to a multicultural environment with a wide exposure to various cultures and customs.
• Superior interpersonal skills with a strong customer focus approach.

Languages:

English (Basic written and oral communication skills; C-Professional working proficiency)

Employment / Job Type:

Full Time

Nationality:

Any Nationality

About the Company:

Part of the SPIE group, this company provides technical services to the oil and gas, chemicals and energy industries. Its work covers engineering, commissioning, operations and maintenance, integrity management and training for onshore and offshore facilities. It supports operators throughout asset life cycles across Europe, Africa, Asia and the Middle East.

Company Industry:

Oil & Gas Jobs

Department / Functional Area:

Mechanical, HVAC and Electrical Services

Closing Date:

Not mentioned (apply as soon as possible)