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Control Valve Engineer (Pneumatic/Hydraulic/Electric Actuation)

Job Description

Roles & Responsibilities

Job Title: Control Valve Engineer – Pneumatic/Hydraulic/Electric Actuation 

Job Summary:

We are seeking a Mid-Level Control Valve Engineer to support the design, configuration, maintenance, and performance optimization of control valves and actuator systems across water treatment facilities. This role requires hands-on technical expertise, cross-disciplinary collaboration with instrumentation and process teams, and responsibility for ensuring reliable valve operation in critical flow control applications.

Key Responsibilities

Valve Configuration & Performance Engineering

  • Select, size, and specify control valves with appropriate actuation types (pneumatic, hydraulic, electric) based on process and system requirements.

  • Evaluate and optimize valve Cv, response times, fail-safe positions, and control signal compatibility.

  • Review and approve valve and actuator drawings, datasheets, and installation plans.

Maintenance & Troubleshooting Support

  • Lead or support preventive maintenance and performance testing of valve assemblies and actuators.

  • Troubleshoot control valve failures, signal inconsistencies, pressure drops, and leakage.

  • Coordinate repairs and calibrations in collaboration with maintenance and I&C teams.

Project & System Integration

  • Support control valve integration into SCADA and process automation systems.

  • Assist in commissioning new or retrofitted valve systems on capital and O&M projects.

  • Review P&IDs and control loop drawings to ensure proper installation and functionality.

Compliance & Documentation

  • Ensure valve systems comply with ANSI, ISA, AWWA, and plant-specific standards.

  • Maintain technical records, calibration logs, and valve performance history in CMMS.

  • Contribute to the development of valve-related SOPs and design standards.

Team Collaboration

  • Coordinate with mechanical, process, and controls engineers to align valve function with treatment goals.

  • Provide technical support and mentorship to junior engineers or technicians.

  • Serve as a subject matter contact for control valve upgrades and vendor coordination.

Key Focus Areas

  • Technical control valve engineering (selection, sizing, and troubleshooting)

  • Multi-actuation system knowledge: pneumatic, hydraulic, electric

  • Field support during installation, commissioning, and diagnostics

  • Integration with control systems and process design

Qualifications and Skills

Education:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Mechatronics, Instrumentation, or Control Engineering

Experience:

  • 3–6 years of experience in valve engineering or actuation systems, preferably in water, wastewater, or process plant environments

  • Experience working with control loops, actuators, and SCADA-linked valve systems

Skills:

  • Proficient in valve sizing, specification, and control signal interpretation (4-20 mA, digital, pneumatic signals)

  • Strong understanding of fluid systems and actuator technologies

  • Skilled in using CMMS, valve sizing software, and CAD tools

  • Excellent problem-solving, communication, and cross-team collaboration skills

Job Detail
  • Work Type: Full Time
  • Languages to be known : English
  • Country: United Arab Emirates
  • City: Dubai
  • Job Category : Water Treatment