HVL Solutions Limited Utilities & Infrastructure Services
Valve Engineer
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Valve Engineer / Technical Advisor
Job Purpose
Field Based
To provide technical support for the inspection, maintenance, repair, testing, and installation of industrial valves. The role involves stripping, assessing, refurbishing, reassembling, and testing a wide range of valve types while ensuring all work complies with company procedures, customer specifications, and relevant industry standards.
Key Responsibilities
- Strip, inspect, repair, refurbish, and reassemble industrial valves, including gate, Penstocks, globe, ball, butterfly, check, control, pressure relief, and safety valves.
- Diagnose valve failures and identify wear, corrosion, or mechanical defects.
- Replace worn or damaged components such as seats, seals, packing, bearings, stems, discs, springs, and gaskets.
- Carry out valve lapping, machining preparation, and component cleaning where required.
- Perform pressure testing, leak testing, and functional testing in accordance with customer and industry specifications.
- Interpret engineering drawings, technical manuals, and maintenance procedures.
- Produce inspection reports detailing findings, repairs completed, replacement parts used, and recommendations.
- Provide technical advice and support to customers and colleagues regarding valve operation, maintenance, and repair solutions.
- Ensure all work is completed safely and in compliance with health, safety, environmental, and quality standards.
- Maintain workshop tools, equipment, and testing facilities in good working order.
- Support site-based valve maintenance activities, shutdowns, and commissioning when required.
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Skills and Experience
- Proven experience in the maintenance and overhaul of industrial valves.
- Strong knowledge of valve types, operating principles, and sealing technologies.
- Ability to strip, inspect, repair, replace components, and reassemble valves to manufacturer and customer specifications.
- Experience using precision measuring equipment, torque tools, and pressure testing equipment.
- Ability to read engineering drawings and technical documentation.
- Good fault-finding and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent attention to detail and commitment to quality workmanship.
- Effective communication skills and the ability to provide technical guidance to customers and team members.
- Competent in preparing maintenance records and inspection reports.
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Desirable Qualifications
- Mechanical Engineering apprenticeship or equivalent engineering qualification.
- Experience working within the oil & gas, petrochemical, power generation, water, marine, or process industries.
- Knowledge of ISO 9001 quality systems and health and safety legislation.
- Confined Space,
Personal Attributes
- Safety conscious with a proactive approach to risk management.
- Reliable, organised, and self-motivated.
- Able to work independently and as part of a team.
- Flexible to travel and work on customer sites when required.
- Committed to delivering high-quality workmanship and excellent customer service.
Benefit
Company Vehicle
Company pension
28 days holiday, (including bank holidays)
The salary is negotiable and will depend on your experience.
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