Profile: Valve Specialist (Maintenance & Trouble Shooting)

Location: Mumbai

Experience: 10yrs-18yrs

Job Summary The Valve Specialist, based on his/her deep technical experience and knowledge, yields proposal outputs to ensure technically and financially competitive results (Manning,

Budget, Technical Bid Evaluation, etc.). The specialist conducts comprehensive engineering reviews from both commissioning and maintenance perspectives to facilitate flawless project execution after award. On the project side, he/she contributes to the successful completion of the project within the planned manning, budget, and schedule. If required, specialized Production, Operation, and Maintenance

Management—including valve diagnostics, troubleshooting, and preventive maintenance strategies—shall be requested.

· Engineering & Document Review: ITB, contract, and other engineering documents review (e.g., Valve Datasheets, Vendor Prints, Material Selection, HAZOP/SIL Study,

3D Model Review) & study for Project/Proposal.

· Proposal & Estimation Support: Preparation of Technical Documents, Budget

Estimations, and Manning Plans for Valve procurement, testing, and specialized site services.

· Deliverables : Preparation of Pre-commissioning/Commissioning Deliverables

(Procedures for Valve Seat Leak Tests, Actuator/Positioner Calibration etc.), Marked-

up P&IDs; for System definition, and Work Packages for specialized valve activities.

· System Integration : Organize Completion Management System(CMS) relevant to valve tags and tasks

· Interface Management: Technical coordination and clarification with Valve Vendors/Manufacturers, Clients, and internal engineering disciplines.

· Sub-contracting Preparation: Prepare technical scopes of work for specialized valve commissioning, in-situ machining, or vendor support sub-

contracting.

In Site - Project

· Site Pre-commissioning & Commissioning Work Management:





- Control and supervise valve installation checks, loop tests, stroking, and interlock

validation.
- Set optimal operating and calibration conditions for valves, actuators, and

positioners during the plant Start-up phase. · Project Control : Site Work Schedule and Progress Control for valve-related testing and commissioning milestones.

· Resource & Equipment Control: Manpower, specialized diagnostic tools

(e.g., valve diagnostics kits), and equipment control; support site work preparation and valve preservation management.

· Sub-contractor Management: Management of valve service vendors and specialized sub-contractors in office.

· Maintenance & Troubleshooting (Operation Phase):

- Performance diagnosis and optimization of various process valves (Globe, Gate,

Ball, Butterfly, etc.), Actuators, and Positioners.
- Failure analysis and troubleshooting, including valve seal/packing damage during

operation, and establishing immediate technical solutions.
- Development of Valve Maintenance Manuals and preparation of technical reports

on operational and performance improvements.
- Establishment of long-term Predictive and Preventive Maintenance (PPM)

strategies for critical plant valves.

Education

· Bachelors in Engineering or the equivalent technical degree required

· Major in Mechanical engineering

Experience

· At least 10 to 15 years of experience in Valve Maintenance

· Experience in Actuator/Positioner maintenance, performance diagnosis, and troubleshooting

Skills

· Familiarity and fluency with Maintenance & Trouble Shooting, activities in

Process

· Valves (Globe, Gate, Ball, etc.) Willingness to travel domestically or internationally for long deputation as per job requirements.

· Should have good communication skills both verbal & written (English)

Other Desirable Requirements

Experience in troubleshooting within EPC projects, including experience from major valve vendors such as Control Valves and PSVs

📌 Valves Specialist (Commissioning_ Pre-Commissioning) (Mumbai)
🏢 Integrated Personnel Services
📍 Mumbai