Summary
SPIE Global Services Energy is hiring a Lead Valve Technician for its Qatar operations in Ras Laffan. The role leads valve maintenance and testing, supports shutdowns and turnarounds, coordinates technicians and workshop resources, and applies quality and safety controls. Applicants need mechanical vocational training and at least 8 years of relevant industry experience, including 5 years as a valve technician, with knowledge of valve standards, testing, and workshop practices. The position is full-time under a permanent contract and offers a daily rate, insurance, transportation, and expatriate-standard accommodation; no rate amount is stated.
The posting
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Organisation
About SPIE Global Services Energy
As an international subsidiary of the SPIE Group present in around 30 countries in Europe, Africa, Asia Pacific, the Middle East and Americas, SPIE Global Services Energy operates across the entire energy production infrastructure value chain, from design to maintenance. SPIE Global Services Energy relies on an extensive local network to quickly deploy resources and meet its customers' needs in the safest possible conditions.
Drawing on the expertise of its 5,000 employees, SPIE Global Services Energy helps players in the oil, gas and renewable energies industries improve the technical performance of their infrastructure, increase their energy efficiency and reduce their carbon footprint.
With 55,000 employees and a strong local presence, SPIE group achieved in 2025 consolidated revenue of €10.4 billion and consolidated EBITA of €793 million.
Reference
2026-45015
Publication date
13/10/2026
Area activity
Mechanical, HVAC and Electrical Services
Job title
Lead Valve Technician M/F
Contract type
Permanent contract
Contractual hours
Full time
Job 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.
Profile
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:
What can we offer you?
We offer long-term contract with attractive daily rate, insurance coverage, transportation & expat standard accommodation
Location
RASLAFFAN
Minimum level of experience required
6 years or more
Required authorisations
NA
Languages
English (C-Professional working proficiency)
Combining our differences
SPIE Global Services Energy is committed to promote diversity. This position is opened to people with disabilities