Production Supervisor

Role overview

Production Supervisor at Flowserve

The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience engineering automation packages for ball, plug, butterfly, gate, globe, check, and severe-service valves.

Required qualifications

• + Minimum 5 years of relevant experience in industrial valve automation.
• *Mandatory Technical Skills**

Preferred qualifications and skills

• + Experience in valve manufacturing, EPC projects, or process-industry automation is highly preferred.
• *Preferred Industry Experience**
• Candidates with experience in the following areas will be highly preferred:
• *Preferred Certifications**
• + Certified Automation Professional certification preferred.
• + Knowledge of ISO 5211 and NAMUR standards is preferred.

Employment details

• Location: Tamil Nadu [IND]

Application details

• Flowserve will also not discriminate against an applicant or employee for inquiring about, discussing or disclosing their pay or, in certain circumstances, the pay of their co-workers.

About the employer

• Flowserve is a global manufacturer of pumps, valves, seals, and aftermarket services, delivering comprehensive flow control solutions that support essential industries such as energy, clean water, and pharmaceuticals.
• At Flowserve, we're inspired by what we can achieve together—creating extraordinary flow control solutions that strengthen today's world while building tomorrow.
• If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran, you have the right to request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access flowservecareers.com as result of your disability.

Additional role details

• Company Overview:
• If you're looking for a culture built on ingenuity, innovation, and excellence, Flowserve offers the opportunity to put your experience in motion.
• Whether you're an individual contributor or a people leader, you'll find meaningful opportunities for professional growth, competitive rewards, and a workplace grounded in our core values: People, Safety, Integrity, Ownership and Ingenuity.
• *Job Summary**
• We are seeking an experienced Automation Engineer with strong expertise in industrial valve automation, actuator selection, control-system integration, and project execution.
• 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
• + 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
• + 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
• + Functional Safety or SIL certification is an added advantage.
• *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
• *Req ID** : R-21079
• *Job Family Group** : Operations
• *Job Family** : OP Manufacturing Leadership
• EOE including Disability/Protected Veterans.
• Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination Provision
• You can request a reasonable accommodation by sending an email to employment@flowserve.com.
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