Hydrostatic Pressure Tester

Atlas NextWave; Lincoln; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Atlas NextWave in Lincoln, UK is seeking a Process Worker to set up and run hydrostatic tests on pipe assemblies, interpreting pressure, temperature and volume data to meet safety standards.

You will review drawings, configure test setups, monitor real-time readings, perform quality checks, and generate test reports using specialist software. Training provided; no prior experience required.

Qualifications

• Experience with pressure-testing data logging software.
• Familiarity with high-pressure air pneumatics, regulators, and digital pressure transducers.
• Ability to read P&ID and isometric drawings.
• Competence with standard hand tools and pipe fittings (training provided).

Responsibilities

• Review engineering drawings and SOPs before starting.
• Isolate and seal the equipment or piping system being tested 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 other fluids to remove air pockets.
• Monitor real-time digital readouts during pressurisation and hold periods.
• Conduct visual inspections for leaks under pressure.
• Identify, locate, and document any structural failures or faulty seals.
• Generate automated test reports with digital pressure charts and certificates.
• Enforce safety exclusion zones and depressurise systems per guidelines.

Skills

Data logging software

High-pressure pneumatics

Digital pressure transducers

P&ID and isometrics

Tools

Swagelok fittings

High-pressure test equipment

Job description

Job Summary - Process Worker

The Hydrostatic Pressure Tester is responsible for setting up, executing the test whilst conforming to Health & Safety. This role combines mechanical hands-on work with digital data analysis. The technician will use a computer system to monitor and record the data and test results interpreting pressure, temperature, and volume metrics to ensure compliance with industry safety standards.

• To be able to use an automated degreaser plant (non aggressive) and identify the correct plugs, caps and blanking flanges and complete to a high standard (Training will be given - no experience necessary)
• FLT experience circa 5 years or with a valid recent certificate of training.

Core Responsibilities - Hydrostatic Testing of Pipe Assemblies

Testing & System Setup

• Review engineering drawings & SOP's, specifications, and testing procedures before starting.
• Isolate and seal the equipment or piping system being tested using plugs, caps, and blind flanges.
• Connect high-pressure, hoses, gauges, and digital sensors (transducers) to the test piece.
• Fill and vent the system completely with water or other specified fluids to eliminate air pockets.

Computer Analysis & Monitoring

• Monitor real-time digital readouts during the pressurisation and hold periods.

Inspection & Quality Control

• Conduct 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.
• Depressurise systems safely and drain fluids according to environmental and facility guidelines.

Required Skills & Qualifications

Technical & Digital Skills

• Software proficiency: Experience with pressure-testing data logging software.
• Equipment operation: Familiarity with high-pressure air pneumatics, regulators, and digital pressure transducers.

Mechanical & Physical Skills

• Piping and Instrumentation Diagrams and isometric drawings.
• Skill with standard hand tools and pipe fittings, knowledge and training on Swagelok fittings (not essential as training will be given)