Job Advert: Hydrostatic Pressure Tester
Lincoln
£25 per hour
Our client is seeking a dedicated and skilled Hydrostatic Pressure Tester for a Fixed Term Contract role, with a duration of 6 months. This is an exciting opportunity to engage in hydrostatic pressure testing while ensuring adherence to safety standards and operational excellence. If you have a keen eye for detail and a passion for hands-on work combined with digital analysis, this role could be the perfect fit!
Key Responsibilities:
As a Process Worker, your core duties will include:
Testing & System Setup:- Review engineering drawings, SOPs, specifications, and testing procedures prior to commencing work.
- Isolate and seal the equipment or piping systems for testing using plugs, caps, and blind flanges.
- Connect high-pressure hoses, gauges, and digital sensors to the test piece.
- Fill and vent the system completely with water or specified fluids to eliminate air pockets.
Computer Analysis & Monitoring:- Monitor real-time digital readouts during the pressurisation and hold periods to ensure accuracy.
Inspection & Quality Control:- Conduct thorough visual inspections for physical weeping while the system is under pressure.
- Identify, locate, and document any structural failures, pinhole leaks, or faulty seals.
- Generate automated test reports directly from the software, including digital pressure charts and pass/fail certificates.
Safety & Maintenance:- Enforce strict safety exclusion zones around high-pressure testing areas.
- Safely depressurize systems and drain fluids in compliance with environmental and facility guidelines.
Required Skills & Qualifications:
To be successful in this role, candidates should possess:
Technical & Digital Skills:- Proficiency in pressure-testing data logging software.
- Familiarity with high-pressure air pneumatics, regulators, and digital pressure transducers.
Mechanical & Physical Skills:- Ability to read piping and instrumentation diagrams, as well as isometric drawings.
- Proficiency with standard hand tools and knowledge of pipe fittings. Familiarity with Swagelok fittings is advantageous, although training will be provided.
FLT Experience:- A minimum of 5 years of FLT experience or a valid recent certificate of training.
This role promises to be a dynamic mix of hands-on mechanical work and digital data analysis, ensuring that safety and quality are at the forefront of every task performed.
If you are driven, meticulous, and ready to embark on a rewarding journey in process work, this opportunity with our client could be your next career step. Embrace the challenge and showcase your skills in a supportive environment!
To express your interest, please submit your application today!
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