Control Valve Engineer (for Steam/Feedwater Control)

We are seeking a highly experienced Senior Control Valve Engineer with deep expertise in the specification, design, integration, and lifecycle support of control valves in steam and feedwater applications. This role involves leading engineering deliverables, mentoring junior engineers, supporting project execution, and acting as a subject matter expert for high-pressure control systems in power generation and heavy process industries.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Engineering Leadership & Technical Expertise

• Lead the design, sizing, and selection of control valves for high-pressure steam and feedwater services in accordance with project-specific and international standards (ASME, ISA, API, IEC).

• Perform and verify complex calculations for Cv, pressure drops, velocity limits, cavitation, and noise prediction.

• Select appropriate valve types (e.g., globe, angle, high-performance ball), trim characteristics, and materials to handle erosive, flashing, and high-temperature conditions.

• Lead development of engineering deliverables including valve data sheets, valve sizing reports, actuation specifications, and control philosophies.

2. Project Management & Execution Support

• Serve as technical authority for all valve-related engineering activities across multiple concurrent projects.

• Oversee technical evaluations and bid clarifications with vendors and EPC partners.

• Review and approve vendor documents (drawings, certifications, test procedures) to ensure compliance with engineering standards.

• Support detailed design reviews (P&ID, HAZOP, SIL studies) and advise on optimal valve control strategies.

3. Site Support & Troubleshooting

• Provide expert-level troubleshooting of control valve performance issues including:

  • Hunting or instability

  • Valve stiction or overshooting

  • Cavitation, flashing, or noise

  • Actuator failure and control loop errors

• Supervise commissioning, loop checks, and valve tuning during startup and performance testing phases.

• Conduct root cause analyses (RCA) and recommend corrective actions or retrofits.

4. Compliance & Standards Enforcement

• Ensure all valve systems comply with project-specific codes and industry standards such as:

  • ASME B16.34 / B31.1 / B31.3

  • API 623 / 624 / 598 / 600

  • ISA S75.01 / S75.02 / S75.04

  • IEC 60534

• Manage lifecycle documentation and ensure that control valve configurations are correctly logged and maintained for auditing and asset integrity management.

5. Mentorship & Technical Development

• Mentor junior engineers on valve sizing, design best practices, and troubleshooting techniques.

• Deliver training sessions on control valve theory, field instrumentation, and valve diagnostics tools (e.g., Fisher ValveLink, ValVue, TROVIS, or positioner diagnostics).

• Support development of internal valve engineering standards and guidelines.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Instrumentation Engineering, or equivalent (Master’s Degree preferred).

• 8–15+ years of experience specifically focused on control valves in steam/feedwater systems, particularly in power generation or large industrial process plants.

• Proven proficiency with valve sizing and selection tools (e.g., Emerson Fisher Specification Manager, Samson Sizing Tools, Masoneilan ValVue).

• Hands-on experience with smart valve positioners, actuator selection (torque/spring calculations), and control strategies (fail-safe, air fail open/close, quick opening trims).

• Deep understanding of process dynamics, valve/actuator response times, and integration with DCS/PLC systems.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in EPC, O&M, or OEM environments with end-to-end project execution roles.

• Knowledge of steam boiler systems, HRSGs, condensate and deaerator systems, and associated control loops.

• Familiarity with digital protocols (HART, FOUNDATION Fieldbus, Profibus, Modbus) and diagnostic monitoring tools.

• Professional Certification (ISA CAP, ASME BPVC certified, API Valve Inspector).

• Exposure to SIL/LOPA assessments and functional safety of control valves.

Key Competencies:

• Strong leadership and decision-making capabilities in high-stakes technical environments.

• Excellent communication and coordination skills with cross-functional teams and external vendors.

• Detailed understanding of fluid mechanics, thermodynamics, and mechanical design as applied to control valves.

• Analytical thinking, structured problem-solving, and resilience in high-pressure situations.

Work Environment & Travel:

• Based in an engineering office with regular visits to manufacturing facilities, power plants, and construction sites.

• Occasional international travel for inspections, commissioning, and vendor interactions.

• Must be able to operate in high-temperature, high-noise industrial environments with appropriate PPE.