Job Description

The Role

Westlakes Recruit are currently recruiting for an experienced Valve Supervisor (with a background in nuclear outages) on a contract basis, to be located in Abu Dhabi, UAE. Position Summary: We are seeking a skilled and experienced Valve Technician for Motor Operated Valves (MOV) and Air Operated Valves (AOV) at Barakah plant for a Nuclear Outage. This role is responsible for performing diagnostics, troubleshooting, maintenance, and refurbishment of MOV and AOV systems using advanced diagnostic tools. The ideal candidate will possess a deep understanding of valve diagnostics and maintenance procedures, particularly in the nuclear industry. Key Responsibilities: - Perform troubleshooting and corrective maintenance for MOV/AOV systems according to manufacturer manuals (e.g., Rotork, Biffi, Dresser, Parcol, Velan, Emerson). - Conduct refurbishment of MOV and AOV actuators and accessories. - Utilize diagnostic systems like Viper20 and VOTES Infinity for data acquisition, analysis, and calibration of MOV/AOV systems. - Create, issue, and revise maintenance procedures for valves, including electrical and pneumatic actuators and associated accessories. - Execute diagnostic procedures, including preventive, predictive, and corrective activities, using Viper20 and VOTES Infinity systems. - Conduct calibration, diagnostics, and troubleshooting as part of regular maintenance activities. - Provide interdepartmental support to Engineering and Operations departments.



Requirements

Experience: - Nuclear outage experience is essential - Proficiency in English is essential. Social Skills & Competencies: - Strong team player with good management skills. - Self-motivated, responsible, and reliable. - Well-organized, open-minded, and problem-solving oriented. - Goal-focused with the capacity to work efficiently. - Excellent interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively with diverse cultural backgrounds. Organizational Skills & Competencies: - Ability to coordinate Electrical, Instrumentation, and Control (EI&C) teams for equipment commissioning. - Experience coordinating EI&C teams for preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance activities. Technical Skills & Competencies: - Proficient in interpreting maintenance procedures, technical drawings, and manufacturer specifications. - Skilled in operating personal computers and wireless diagnostic equipment. Why We're Different: - Westlakes Recruit are a people solutions business that understands the complexities of nuclear and the importance of our clients' mission critical objectives. - Smarter, faster, more agile - we have a laser focus on nuclear, with deep sectoral knowledge. We develop nuclear talent pools before you know you need them! - We do Nuclear. We only do Nuclear. We do all of Nuclear. Powering a Diverse Nuclear Future: - As an equal opportunities business, we value applications from all backgrounds, cultures and abilities.



About the company

Westlakes Recruit is an independently owned UK & Dubai recruitment consultancy focused on the Engineering and Construction industries highly regulated sectors. We are a fast growing business with a steadfast strategy of discipline led recruitment, structured around three core areas: Project Controls planning, cost, estimating, risk Professional Services - Engineering & Technical, Project & Programme Management, HSEQ Commercial services and Construction Claims Commercial, Procurement, Delay and Quantum Analysts