Hydrostatic Pressure Tester

Atlas NextWave; United Kingdom; Remote; GBP 25,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Atlas NextWave seeks a Process Worker for hydrostatic testing of pipe assemblies. You will set up tests, monitor data, and ensure safety standards while interpreting pressure, temperature, and volume metrics.

The role includes using automated degreaser plants, imaging test pieces, and producing reports. Training is provided; prior FLT experience or a recent training certificate is advantageous.

Qualifications

• Training will be provided for automated degreaser operation; no experience required.
• FLT experience circa 5 years or a valid certificate of training.
• Ability to read engineering drawings and SOPs.
• Ability to set up and conduct hydrostatic tests following safety guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Review engineering drawings, specifications and testing procedures before starting.
• Isolate and seal equipment using plugs, caps and blind flanges.
• Connect high-pressure hoses, gauges and digital sensors to the test piece.
• Fill and vent the system with water or specified fluids to remove air pockets.
• Monitor real-time readouts during pressurisation and hold periods.
• Conduct visual inspections for leaks and document any failures under pressure.
• Generate automated test reports with digital pressure charts and pass/fail certificates.

Tools

Pressure-testing data logging software

High-pressure air pneumatics

Digital pressure transducers

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).