We are looking for a highly experienced Senior Control Valve Engineer to lead and manage control valve engineering across major projects, operations, and maintenance activities. This role requires deep technical expertise in control valve design, diagnostics, and performance optimization, with a strong understanding of industrial process systems. The ideal candidate will serve as a technical authority, support troubleshooting, guide engineering decisions, and lead reliability improvements for control valves in critical services.
Serve as the subject matter expert (SME) for all control valve-related matters across the organization.
Lead valve sizing, selection, and specification for complex or high-criticality applications, including severe service valves, anti-surge valves, and critical flow control points.
Review and approve technical documentation including datasheets, sizing calculations, valve noise/vibration assessments, and actuator specifications.
Support multi-disciplinary project teams during FEED, detailed engineering, procurement, construction, and commissioning phases.
Perform technical evaluations of vendor bids and guide final selection of valve packages.
Ensure compliance with applicable codes and standards (API, ASME, ISA, IEC) and company-specific engineering practices.
Witness and certify FAT, seat leakage tests (per API 598/6D), actuator testing, calibration, and stroke performance tests.
Resolve non-conformance issues, review inspection reports, and lead technical clarifications with vendors.
Interface with QA/QC, procurement, and operations to ensure quality deliverables.
Lead advanced troubleshooting for valve performance issues (e.g., hunting, stiction, cavitation, noise, actuator delays).
Recommend corrective actions including re-trimming, tuning, controller updates, or valve upgrades.
Collaborate with control system engineers to fine-tune valve control strategies and feedback loops.
Analyze failure trends, implement root cause analysis (RCA), and define mitigation plans.
Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance valve reliability and performance.
Develop and implement lifecycle strategies and asset management programs for critical valve assets.
Provide technical mentoring to junior and mid-level engineers.
Develop training materials and conduct in-house sessions on control valve fundamentals, diagnostics, and standards.
Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Mechanical, Mechatronics, Instrumentation, or Process Engineering.
8–15+ years of direct experience in control valve engineering, including design, sizing, diagnostics, and commissioning.
Strong background in oil & gas, refining, LNG, petrochemical, or power generation industries.
Expertise in control valve and actuator technologies (pneumatic, electric, electro-hydraulic).
Proficient in control valve sizing and diagnostics software (e.g., Fisher ValveLink, ValSpeQ, CONVAL).
Deep understanding of process control systems, loop dynamics, and integration with DCS/PLC systems.
Strong leadership, decision-making, and problem-solving skills.
Excellent communication and documentation abilities.
Ability to work cross-functionally with engineering, operations, QA/QC, and vendors.
ISA, API, or OEM-specific advanced training or certification (e.g., Fisher, Masoneilan, SAMSON).
RCA, FMEA, or reliability engineering certification.
HAZOP/LOPA facilitation experience is a plus.