2026-45015 - Lead Valve Technician M/F

Contract type : Permanent contract

Position description :

We currently have an opportunity within SPIE Global Services Energy, Qatar for a
Lead Valve Technician
Your main duties will be to:
• 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.
• 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.

• 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

• Capable of understanding valve data sheets, assembly drawings and cross sectional drawings.
• Capable of understanding control valve testing procedure as per leakage class
• 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
• 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
• Supports company’s initiatives in the area of ISO 9000, ISO14000 and RGEE.

Knowledge skills and expertise
Educational 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) Relevant Work
Experience: 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 and had 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.
English Language Skills: Basic written and oral communication skills in English.
Job Specific Requirements:

Location : RASLAFFAN

Language / Level :

English : C-Professional working proficiency