Valve Repair Specialist

Valve Repair Specialist

Job Description

Join Eram Talent as a Valve Repair Specialist and contribute to the vital Mechanical Services Shops, responsible for the repair and fabrication of rotating and static equipment.

In this critical role, you will provide essential technical and hands-on support for the inspection, repair, reconditioning, testing, and performance enhancement of industrial valves. Your primary focus will be on developing effective repair strategies, resolving complex issues such as leakage and operability problems, approving repair procedures, and ensuring that all repaired valves meet stringent industry standards, service requirements, and reliability expectations.

Required Skills

• Mechanical EngineeringValve RepairEquipment RepairFabricationInspectionReconditioningTestingPerformance ImprovementTroubleshootingLeakage DiagnosisActuator SystemsPressure VesselsMetallurgyMachiningWelding RepairDimensional InspectionSafety Relief ValvesGate ValvesGlobe ValvesCheck ValvesBall ValvesButterfly ValvesTrim DesignsPacking Systems

Key Responsibilities

• Review valve type, service, damage, pressure class, materials, trim, actuator, and code requirements to establish inspection, repair, replacement, upgrade, and test scope.
• Diagnose seat leakage, packing leakage, galling, erosion, cavitation, corrosion, distortion, stem or guide problems, actuator issues, and recurring functional failures.
• Approve disassembly, dimensional inspection, machining, lapping, welding, heat-treatment, assembly, torque, setting, and acceptance criteria.
• Define shell, seat, backseat, closure, fugitive-emission, torque, stroke, and functional tests; review calibrated data and certify results against applicable standards.
• Control deviations and material substitutions, support Root Cause Analyses (RCAs), standardize repair practices, mentor personnel, and recommend design or service improvements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Materials, Metallurgical, or Manufacturing Engineering from a recognized and approved program.

• At least 15 years of valve, pressure-equipment, or mechanical-repair experience, including a minimum of 10 years in complex industrial valve repair and testing.

• Expertise across gate, globe, check, ball, butterfly, and other applicable valve types such as safety relief valves.

• Expertise in trim designs, packing systems, actuators, and pressure classes.

• Strong knowledge of valve metallurgy, hard-facing, machining, lapping, welding repair, dimensional inspection, pressure testing, and leakage diagnosis.

• Demonstrated ability to develop repair procedures, troubleshoot repeat failures, assess deviations, and optimize valve performance.

• API valve training and recognized OEM repair, actuator, or diagnostic training are strongly preferred.

• About This Role

• The oil and gas industry in Saudi Arabia is undergoing significant expansion, driving demand for specialized mechanical expertise. This role focuses on the intricate repair and reconditioning of industrial valves, crucial for maintaining operational integrity and efficiency in critical infrastructure. You will leverage deep knowledge of valve types, materials, and failure analysis to develop repair strategies, troubleshoot complex issues like leakage and operability problems, and ensure all repaired components meet stringent industry standards. Your work directly impacts equipment reliability, safety, and overall project ROI, contributing to the sector's growth and the company's leadership in mechanical services.