The Supervisor for Control Valve and Pneumatic Systems Technicians is responsible for leading a team of technicians in the installation, maintenance, and optimization of control valves and pneumatic systems in high-reliability environments. This role ensures safety, technical excellence, and operational uptime while coordinating resources, mentoring staff, and working cross-functionally with engineering, quality, and operations teams.
Team Leadership & Resource Planning:
Supervise, schedule, and coordinate a team of valve and pneumatic systems technicians across multiple projects, shifts, or facility locations.
Technical Oversight:
Review and approve installation plans, calibration procedures, and maintenance strategies for control valves and pneumatic subsystems.
System Commissioning & Operations Support:
Lead pre-commissioning, commissioning, and functional testing efforts for control valves and associated air systems; serve as subject matter expert during plant or test system rollouts.
Process Improvement:
Identify system performance gaps and develop improvement plans related to pneumatic efficiency, valve actuation timing, or air supply reliability.
Mentoring & Training:
Develop training programs for junior and mid-level technicians; provide hands-on coaching and knowledge transfer of advanced techniques and tools.
Quality Assurance & Compliance:
Ensure all pneumatic installations meet applicable regulatory and internal standards (e.g., ISA, API, ASME, OSHA). Support audits and root cause investigations.
Maintenance Program Management:
Develop and oversee execution of preventive and predictive maintenance programs for valves, regulators, actuators, and tubing networks.
Budgeting & Inventory Control:
Support planning for tools, replacement parts, and consumables. Monitor usage and recommend capital investments or procurement needs.
Operational Leadership:
Drive the efficient, safe, and timely execution of all pneumatic and valve-related work across teams and projects.
Technical Authority:
Serve as the escalation point for complex issues in valve actuation, pneumatic diagnostics, or air system performance.
Team Development:
Foster a culture of continuous learning and skills enhancement within the technician group.
System Reliability:
Ensure all valve and pneumatic systems meet uptime and performance targets critical to plant or test operations.
Cross-Functional Collaboration:
Coordinate with engineering, operations, QA/QC, and EHS teams to ensure seamless integration of control valve systems into larger mechanical and control frameworks.
Associate or Bachelor’s degree in Instrumentation, Mechanical Engineering Technology, or a related field
8+ years of experience in pneumatic systems and control valves, with at least 2 years in a supervisory or leadership role
Deep knowledge of pneumatic systems, actuator types, valve types (globe, ball, butterfly, etc.), and instrumentation control loops
Familiarity with valve diagnostics and calibration tools (e.g., Fisher ValveLink, HART communicators)
Strong communication, team management, and project coordination skills
Experience working with maintenance management systems (CMMS) and interpreting P&IDs, pneumatic schematics, and loop diagrams
Commitment to safety, reliability, and continuous improvement