Hydro Technician

Summary:

Perform any required hydrostatic and air tests per code specifications as well as customer requirements. Following current SOP procedure and Safety JSEA and test end inspection policies.

Job Duties/Responsibilities

- It is the responsibility of this of this position to be able to prepare vessels, GPUs, line heaters, spools, etc. for hydrostatic and sometimes air testing, per the latest Forum Hydro test procedure/code/customer specification to determine leaks.

- Have a working knowledge of piping.

- Be able to determine from the drawing/work ticket proper test pressure and choose the correct test gauge.

- Recycle water to storage tank after hydro-test and dry vessels.

- Perform task within the time allocated in the production schedule and in accordance with Forum US, Inc. Quality requirements.

- Tap all screwed connection prior to plugging.

- Clean all sealing surfaces of flanges or closures.

- Tape and apply never seize to all screw connections.

- Get proper gasket for each size and grade of flange.

- Tighten all screwed plugs and blind properly.

- Install proper fill line and vents on vessel.

- Install proper test gauge (per test pressure).

- Operate fill and high pressure pumps.

- Bring vessel safely up to test pressure testing.

- Drain water to storage tank and dry vessel.

- Perform the above as well for low pressure air test.

- Any other activity required by supervisor.

Skills/Knowledge

- This position requires working knowledge of piping. Being able to use 24, 36, and 48 inch pipe

Wrenches as well as impact wrenches.

- Be alert to the dangers of dealing with pressures involved in testing.

- Have safe work habits.

- Be capable of identifying different pipe fittings.

- Capable of filling vessel safely to vent out air in hydro.

Education

- High school graduate or GED.

Experience

- 6 month Inspection/testing experience preferred.

About FET

FET (Forum Energy Technologies, Inc.) is a global company, serving the crude oil, natural gas, and renewable energy industries. FET is headquartered in Houston, TX with quality manufacturing, efficient distribution, and service facilities conveniently located to support the major energy-producing regions of the world. Forum’s products and services range from the underwater reservoir to the refinery, from the sea floor to the above ground transportation line. We pride ourselves on giving you a comprehensive offering of solutions to maximize your operations and improve your bottom line. Our customers are our partners and we work with them to solve their ever-changing challenges.

FET is an Equal Opportunity Employer. FET does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected under federal, state, or local law. All employment decisions and practices at FET are subject to the foregoing non-discrimination provisions and are based solely on merit, competence, performance, and business needs at the time.

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