Valve Advisor SME

We are currently recruiting a Valve Advisor SME for a Major Global Oil & Gas Operator in the Perth CBD with occasional site travel.
The successful candidate will develop and implement fit-for-purpose valve asset management strategies across the clients operating assets, to improve reliability, reduce lifecycle cost, and optimise repair and inventory outcomes.

Position Description / Scope of work:

• Provide technical and governance leadership across the valve lifecycle, working with Operations, Maintenance, Engineering, and Supply Chain Management to deliver safe, reliable, and cost-effective outcomes.
• Provide technical and governance leadership across valve lifecycle management, with responsibility for:

1. Asset strategies and standards
2. Workflows and execution models Spare parts and stock optimisation
3. Offsite repair strategies (OSR)
4. Contractor and vendor performance
5. Operate within a Quality Management governance framework by setting requirements, assuring contractor execution, and driving continuous improvement rather than performing inspections directly.

Requirements:

• Demonstrated technical expertise in valve systems and lifecycle management
• Proven experience in developing and implementing valve asset strategies, including maintenance, repair, replacement, and reliability optimisation across industrial or LNG/oil and gas environments.
• Strong knowledge of quality management and asset integrity requirements
• Sound understanding of quality management systems, regulatory and industry standards, and assurance processes relevant to valve performance, repair governance, and contractor compliance.
• Proven ability to drive commercial and operational improvement
• Experience identifying and delivering value through inventory optimisation, offsite repair strategies, cost reduction initiatives, and improved asset performance outcomes.
• Highly developed stakeholder engagement and influencing capability
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively and influence across multidisciplinary teams, including Operations, Maintenance, Engineering, Supply Chain, and external vendors or contractors.

Qualifications:

• Mechanical Engineer or Trades Qualification (Instrument will also be considered).
• Working within the Valve industry for a recognised valve vendor for 10 plus years

If interested in this role, please email your CV to harry.evans@nesfircroft.com
Full Australian working rights are required to be considered.

With over 90 years' combined experience, NES Fircroft (NES) is proud to be the world's leading engineering staffing provider spanning the Oil & Gas, Power & Renewables, Chemicals, Construction & Infrastructure, Life Sciences, Mining and Manufacturing sectors worldwide. With more than 80 offices in 45 countries, we are able to provide our clients with the engineering and technical expertise they need, wherever and whenever it is needed. We offer contractors far more than a traditional recruitment service, supporting with everything from securing visas and work permits, to providing market-leading benefits packages and accommodation, ensuring they are safely and compliantly able to support our clients.