Production Supervisor

Job Summary

We are seeking an experienced Automation Engineer with strong expertise in industrial valve automation, actuator selection, control-system integration, and project execution. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience engineering automation packages for ball, plug, butterfly, gate, globe, check, and severe-service valves.

This role requires technical proficiency in pneumatic, hydraulic, electro-hydraulic, and electric actuation systems, along with the ability to manage projects from customer specification review through engineering, assembly, testing, inspection, dispatch, and site commissioning support

Key Responsibilities:

Valve Automation Engineering

- Engineer and execute valve automation systems based on schematic drawings and customer requirements. - Develop automation solutions for:

- Ball valves - Plug valves - Butterfly valves - Gate, globe, and check valves - Severe-service valves - Select, size, and integrate:

- Pneumatic actuators - Hydraulic actuators - Electro-hydraulic systems - Electric actuators - Manual gear operators - Ensure appropriate actuator sizing, torque selection, fail-safe configuration, and operational suitability.

Automation Package Development

- Design and develop complete valve automation packages incorporating:

- Solenoid valves - Limit switches - Position transmitters - Positioners - Air filter regulators - Tubing layouts - Control panels - Review customer specifications, datasheets, P&IDs, and project requirements. - Ensure package compliance with hazardous-area classifications, SIL requirements, and applicable customer standards. - Prepare and review automation documentation, including GA drawings, hook-up drawings, pneumatic/hydraulic schematics, wiring diagrams, BOMs, test procedures, and technical submittals.

Project Execution & Coordination

- Coordinate end-to-end automation project execution from engineering through dispatch. - Work closely with Design, Production, QA/QC, Procurement, Assembly, and Testing teams. - Monitor engineering schedules, technical compliance, material availability, and customer deliverables. - Support Factory Acceptance Tests, Site Acceptance Tests, customer inspections, and pre-dispatch activities. - Provide technical clarifications to customers, suppliers, and internal stakeholders.

Testing & Troubleshooting

- Supervise actuator assembly, calibration, functional testing, and final inspection. - Troubleshoot issues related to:

- Actuator performance - Air leakage - Positioning accuracy - Torque mismatch - Control-signal integration - ESD and fail-safe operation - Ensure automation packages meet functional, safety, and performance requirements before dispatch. - Support installation, commissioning, and troubleshooting at customer sites when required.

Continuous Improvement

- Develop and maintain standardization for automation packages, component selection, and engineering practices. - Identify opportunities to improve package reliability, cost, quality, and delivery timelines. - Support valve automation upgrades, digitalization initiatives, and advanced control-system solutions.

Required Qualifications

- Bachelor’s Degree or Diploma in Instrumentation Engineering/Electrical & Electronics Engineering/Mechanical Engineering/Mechatronics Engineering - Minimum 5 years of relevant experience in industrial valve automation. - Experience in valve manufacturing, EPC projects, or process-industry automation is highly preferred.

Mandatory Technical Skills

- Strong knowledge of pneumatic, hydraulic, and electric actuator systems. - Experience in actuator selection, sizing, assembly, and integration for industrial valves. - Good understanding of instrumentation and control systems. - Knowledge of API and IEC standards. - Understanding of SIL concepts and hazardous-area requirements. - Familiarity with PLC/DCS integration and industrial communication protocols such as Modbus and Profibus. - Knowledge of control-valve accessories and automation components. - Ability to interpret:

- P&IDs - Instrument loop diagrams - Electrical schematics - Pneumatic and hydraulic schematics - GA drawings - Fabrication drawings

Preferred Industry Experience

Candidates with experience in the following areas will be highly preferred:

- Valve manufacturing industry - Oil & gas EPC projects - Refinery and petrochemical projects - LNG terminals - Pipeline valve automation - Power and process industries - Severe-service valve applications

Preferred Product & System Exposure

Experience with the following will be an added advantage:

- Scotch yoke actuators - Rack-and-pinion actuators - Multi-turn actuators - Quarter-turn actuators - Motor Operated Valves - Emergency Shutdown systems - HIPPS applications - Partial-stroke testing systems - Lubricated plug valves - Trunnion-mounted ball valves - Triple-offset butterfly valves - High-pressure/high-temperature valves - Steam-jacketed valves - Emergency Shutdown Valves

Preferred Certifications

- Certified Automation Professional certification preferred. - Functional Safety or SIL certification is an added advantage. - Knowledge of ISO 5211 and NAMUR standards is preferred.

Key Competencies

- Strong technical and analytical skills - Excellent troubleshooting and problem-solving capability - Project execution and cross-functional coordination skills - Customer-focused approach - Strong documentation and communication skills - Leadership, mentoring, and team collaboration ability - Ability to manage multiple projects and deliver within schedule commitments