The Director of Maintenance – Valve Integrity Programs is responsible for leading the strategy, execution, and optimization of valve maintenance and integrity programs across critical operational assets. This role oversees lifecycle performance, compliance, inspection readiness, and reliability of isolation, control, safety, and relief valves, ensuring safety, operational continuity, and cost-effectiveness.
Develop and lead the Valve Integrity Program (VIP) across all operating units and plants
Define long-term maintenance and reliability strategies for critical and non-critical valves
Ensure alignment with corporate asset management plans and compliance frameworks (e.g., API, ASME, OSHA)
Oversee scheduling, planning, and execution of routine, predictive, and turnaround valve maintenance activities
Ensure adherence to OEM recommendations and performance specifications
Supervise shutdown/start-up readiness of valve assets in coordination with plant operations
Implement condition-based maintenance (CBM) and non-invasive diagnostics for valve performance
Coordinate valve inspection schedules, including leak testing, calibration, actuator health, and fugitive emissions monitoring
Approve inspection reports and determine repair vs. replace decisions based on lifecycle analysis
Lead in-house and outsourced valve repair/overhaul centers
Standardize valve testing and certification protocols (API 598, ISO 5208, etc.)
Ensure proper documentation of valve strip-down, defect analysis, reassembly, and requalification
Ensure all valve assets are correctly recorded, tagged, and monitored in the CMMS / EAM system
Drive implementation of digital tools such as QR/barcode tagging, RFID, and IoT-based valve monitoring
Monitor KPIs: valve failure rates, inspection backlog, MTBF (Mean Time Between Failures), and repair lead time
Optimize maintenance spend through valve criticality analysis, spares standardization, and vendor consolidation
Lead contract negotiations and performance evaluations with valve OEMs, repair vendors, and service providers
Enforce warranty tracking and root cause failure analysis (RCFA) to reduce repeat failures
Ensure compliance with API, ASME, OSHA, ISO 15848, and local authority regulations
Lead safety risk assessments and participate in HAZOP, MOC, and pressure system reviews
Maintain audit readiness and documentation for internal and external inspections
Lead and develop teams of valve engineers, planners, reliability analysts, and field technicians
Coordinate closely with process, instrumentation, procurement, and HSE teams
Build a continuous improvement culture and mentorship-driven learning environment
✅ Full lifecycle valve maintenance and condition monitoring
✅ High-performance valve reliability and failure prevention
✅ Regulatory compliance, emissions control, and testing certification
✅ CMMS-driven maintenance planning and data analytics
✅ Vendor management and spare parts optimization
Deep technical knowledge of:
Gate, globe, ball, butterfly, check, control, and safety relief valves
Pneumatic, hydraulic, electric actuators and positioners
Valve-related codes: API 598/600/624/622, ASME B16.34, ISO 5208
Familiar with:
Flange management, torqueing, lapping, hydro-testing, seat leak classification
Fugitive emissions, VOC control, and zero-leakage initiatives
Shutdown planning tools (e.g., Primavera P6, MS Project)
Strategic thinker with an execution-driven mindset
Excellent leadership, stakeholder communication, and decision-making skills
Ability to manage multi-site operations with high safety and compliance standards
Capable of driving digital transformation and standardization initiatives
Frequent site presence during shutdowns, emergencies, or audits
Works in confined space and hazardous environments during inspections or audits
Must be available for call-out support in the event of valve failure incidents