Senior Hydrotest Foreman – Piping & Pressure Testing Lead

Archirodon Group N.V.; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Archirodon Group N.V. is seeking a skilled Hydrotest Foreman to supervise piping hydrotesting activities at Abu Dhabi projects.

The role requires reviewing isometrics and P&IDs, coordinating test equipment installation and ensuring calibration, safety, and adherence to approved procedures. Ideal candidates will have 5-8 years of piping construction and hydrotesting experience, familiarity with ASME/API codes, and strong leadership and communication abilities to manage QA/QC, HSE, and client

Qualifications

• 5-8 years of experience in piping construction and hydrostatic testing in Oil & Gas, Petrochemical, or EPC projects.
• Hands-on experience as a Hydrotest Foreman.
• Ability to read P&IDs and isometrics.
• Knowledge of hydrotest procedures, pressure-testing equipment, and testing limits.
• Familiarity with ASME/API codes and project specs.

Responsibilities

• Supervise hydrostatic testing activities for piping systems and pipelines as per procedures.
• Review piping isometrics, P&IDs, test limits, line lists, and hydrotest drawings.
• Coordinate installation of test blinds, temporary spools, hoses, manifolds, pumps and pressure gauges.
• Ensure test equipment and gauges have valid calibration certificates.
• Verify test boundaries, isolation points, vents, drains, supports and reinstatement arrangements.
• Coordinate with piping supervisors, QA/QC inspectors, engineers, HSE and client reps.
• Ensure test parameters comply with procedures and specs.
• Establish exclusion zones and ensure safety during testing.
• Coordinate draining, drying, flushing, reinstatement and punch-list clearance after testing.
• Maintain hydrotest records and test completion documentation.
• Monitor manpower, tools, and progress against the project schedule.

Skills

Hydrotesting

P&ID interpretation

Leadership

Coordination

Reporting

Safety procedures

Education

ITI or Diploma in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Pressure gauges

Pumps

Manifolds

Job description

Archirodon Group N.V. is seeking a skilled Hydrotest Foreman to supervise piping hydrotesting activities at Abu Dhabi projects.

The role requires reviewing isometrics and P&IDs, coordinating test equipment installation and ensuring calibration, safety, and adherence to approved procedures. Ideal candidates will have 5-8 years of piping construction and hydrotesting experience, familiarity with ASME/API codes, and strong leadership and communication abilities to manage QA/QC, HSE, and client