Valves Maintenance & Repair Lead Technician at Prasinox Energia (Luanda)

About Prasinox Energia

Prasinox is committed to delivering cutting-edge solutions in valves and oil and gas support equipment. Our integrated services cater to diverse industrial needs, ensuring reliability, efficiency, and safety across all operations.

Key Responsibilities

Lead and coordinate daily valve maintenance, repair, testing, and certification activities.

Support the development and execution of weekly valve maintenance and repair work plans.

Supervise valve shop and field maintenance activities to ensure work is completed safely, efficiently, and to the required quality standards.

Provide hands-on technical support for valve inspection, dismantling, cleaning, repair, assembly, testing, troubleshooting, and re-certification.

Guide and mentor technicians on valve repair and maintenance techniques, including assembly, testing, set-pressure verification, and functional testing.

Ensure pressure safety valves (PSVs), control valves, isolation valves, and other relevant valve types are maintained in accordance with approved procedures and manufacturer requirements.

Ensure valve testing and certification activities comply with applicable ASME/National Board V, UV, and VR Code requirements.

Verify the quality and completeness of valve repair, testing, inspection, and certification documentation.

Review test results and ensure set-pressure verification and other required parameters are within specified tolerances.

Identify abnormal valve conditions, recurring failures, and potential reliability issues and support appropriate corrective actions.

Participate in valve failure investigations and provide technical input into root-cause analysis and recommendations.

Ensure proper identification, tagging, traceability, and documentation of valves throughout the maintenance and repair process.

Support JDE E1 updates relating to maintenance activities, work orders, equipment records, materials, and inventory.

Follow up on materials, spare parts, tools, and equipment required for valve maintenance and repair activities.

Support inventory accuracy by ensuring appropriate documentation and tracking of valve components, spares, and consumables.

Coordinate with Maintenance, Operations, Inspection, Engineering, Materials, and other relevant departments to ensure timely completion of valve-related activities.

Ensure all maintenance activities comply with approved HSE procedures, permit-to-work requirements, isolation procedures, and safe work practices.

Identify hazards and ensure appropriate risk assessments, toolbox talks, and job safety requirements are implemented before work commencement.

Promote good housekeeping and safe working practices within the valve workshop and field locations.

Support workforce development through coaching, on-the-job training, and mentoring of junior technicians.

Ensure proper use, care, and maintenance of valve maintenance tools, test benches, lifting equipment, and other workshop equipment.

Prepare and provide technical reports, maintenance records, test reports, and other required documentation.

Participate in audits, inspections, competency assessments, and continuous improvement initiatives.

Perform other valve maintenance and repair duties as assigned by the Maintenance/Mechanical Supervisor or Manager.

Requirements & Qualifications

Minimum 4-5 years of hands-on experience in valve (PSV, SDV, BDV, process and control valve) repair and testing
Competency in assembly, set-pressure testing, troubleshooting, and documentation
Proficiency in JDE-E1 updates, material tracking, and inventory accuracy
Strong knowledge of ASME/NBIC/API codes and HSE compliance standards
Experience supervising technical teams and mentoring junior technicians
Proven ability to conduct failure investigations and implement corrective actions
Excellent problem-solving skills with a focus on safety and quality
Proficiency in valve shop and field activities coordination
Strong communication and leadership skills to guide daily operations
Ability to work on-site in Luanda, Angola, with a commitment to HSE protocols

Valves Maintenance & Repair Lead Technician

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