Senior Control Valve Engineer

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Project Overview:

Several combined cycle power projects are currently planned to be developed and executed by Bechtel over the next 5-10 years. During the development phase of these projects, teams will be organized to support multiple projects concurrently. Following project award, dedicated project teams will be formed, and separate control system engineers will be assigned to each combined cycle project to size, select and specify the DCS, CEMS, SWAS, instrumentation, control valves, & instrumentation bulks for that project.

Job Summary:

In this role, you will have the primary technical responsibility for the selection and specification of various types of control valves used on Bechtel projects. You will collaborate and support engineers assigned to project teams to ensure they specify and select the correct control valve for their application. You will apply your knowledge of the design and manufacturing processes used by control valve manufacturers to ensure the quality of the control valves procured for Bechtel projects. You will visit Bechtel project sites to inspect control valve installation and resolve any field operational issues.#LI-RM1

Major Responsibilities:

• Control Systems is responsible for the following types of control valves:
• JV01 General Service Control Valves
• JV05 Pressure Regulating Valves
• JV07 Steam Conditioning Valves, Desuperheaters, & Spray Water Control Valves
• JV09 Metal Seated Ball Valves
• JV13 Severe Service Control Valves
• Review of control valve specifications and data sheets prepared by project personnel to ensure that the requested requirements and characteristics are the correct choice for each application.
• Review of vendor bid documentation and preparation of technical bid evaluations for control valves being procured.
• Review of vendor technical submittals for control valves to confirm compliance with project requirements and industry codes and standards.
• Support to engineering from the procurement process to delivery of control valves.
• Participation in factory shop visits at manufacturer’s facilities for large and/or critical service control valve.
• Support to construction teams including site visits to resolve installation issues.
• Trouble-shooting field issues related to control valve performance or operation
• Maintaining and revising corporate specifications and guides related to control valve selection and sizing

Education and Experience Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Chemical, or Control Systems Engineering or related subject
• Minimum of 10 years of experience working for a control valve manufacturer as a design or application engineer.
• The candidate should have a working knowledge of API, ASME, FCI, IEC and ISA standards related to control valve sizing and selection, design, and manufacture.
• Knowledge and experience with control valve design, including valve type selection for specific applications, trim selection (standard, anti-cavitation, flashing, and noise abatement), leakage classes, controllability ranges, etc.
• Knowledge and experience with valve actuation, including pneumatic (spring-diaphragm and piston-cylinder), electric motor-operated, electro-hydraulic, and hydraulic, as well as valve and actuator accessories, such as air-sets, solenoid valves, discreet valve controllers, valve positions, limit switches, volume boosters, etc.
• Experience with design of control valves for both general service and critical service
• Experience with design and functional knowledge of pressure regulators
• Field experience resolving control valve installation and/or operational issues

Required Knowledge and Skills:

• Must be able to demonstrate good communication skills.
• Ability and willingness to travel to project sites to inspect and troubleshoot field issues
• Provide support to the creation of a work environment that fosters openness, trust, communication, teamwork, empowerment, innovation, and satisfaction.
• Ability to work within a culturally diverse organization, recognizing and respecting differences.
• Self-motivated individual with good design skills, experience and the ability to support Senior Engineers.
• Ability to work within an integrated team and capable to work in challenging situations.

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