Piping Hydrotest Supervisor

NRL Recruitment; Shurton; On-site; GBP 48,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

NRL Recruitment is seeking a Piping Hydrotest Supervisor for a site-based role at Hinkley Point C. You will supervise subcontractor personnel, coordinate all pressure testing activities and ensure works are completed safely, on schedule and to required quality standards.

Key duties include ensuring procedures are correctly implemented, coordinating test packages and ensuring calibration and documentation are in order, while maintaining quality records and liaising with site management.

Qualifications

• Technical diploma or equivalent qualification.
• Experience supervising subcontractors on site.
• Strong knowledge of piping systems and power plant basics.

Responsibilities

• Supervise subcontractor personnel and ensure timely, quality works.
• Ensure pressure test procedures are followed on site.
• Coordinate preparation and completion of pressure test packages.
• Verify test equipment calibration and documentation.
• Maintain as-built records and report progress.

Skills

Site supervision

Piping discipline

Subcontractor management

Quality control

Education

Technical diploma

Tools

P&ID knowledge

Calibration checks

Job description

Piping Hydrotest Supervisor

Location: Hinkley Point C - Site Based

Reporting to: Piping Lead

Role Overview

The Piping Hydrotest Supervisor will be responsible for supervising subcontractor personnel and coordinating all site activities relating to pressure testing. The role will ensure works are completed safely, on schedule and to the required technical and quality standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Supervise subcontractor personnel and ensure works are completed on time and to the required quality standards.
• Ensure pressure test procedures are correctly implemented and followed on site.
• Coordinate and oversee the preparation and completion of pressure test packages.
• Ensure systems are correctly lined up in accordance with P&IDs and pressure test procedures.
• Verify preparation of valves, blinds, supports, vents, drains, filling points, pumps, gauges and water supplies prior to testing.
• Ensure test instruments and gauges have valid calibration certificates.
• Conduct visual inspections before and during pressure testing and identify any leaks or deficiencies.
• Coordinate pressure test witnessing and ensure relevant documentation and reports are completed and signed.
• Ensure temporary equipment, blinds, plugs and supports are removed following completion of testing.
• Monitor subcontractor performance and verify completed works.
• Identify and coordinate the materials, tools and equipment required for the discipline.
• Coordinate inspections and mandatory/conformity testing.
• Participate in walkdowns and ensure outstanding punch-list items are resolved and closed out.
• Maintain as-built documentation and ensure quality records are correctly completed and compiled.
• Liaise with engineering and site management to resolve technical issues.
• Monitor and report non-conformances, discrepancies and deviations.
• Support commissioning and turnover activities.
• Ensure quality and EHS requirements are implemented throughout the works.
• Deliver toolbox talks and communicate relevant hazards, risks and control measures to the workforce.
• Ensure appropriate inspection and test plans are followed by subcontractors.
• Support incident prevention, root-cause analysis and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Prepare regular reports covering progress, completed activities, forecasts, subcontractor performance, EHS, quality, manpower and issues.
• Provide return-of-experience feedback on applicable standards and significant site deviations.
• Have the authority to stop work where activities are unsafe or non-compliant.

Requirements

Essential:

• Technical diploma, certificate or equivalent qualification.
• Experience in site construction execution and supervision of subcontractors.
• Experience managing prefabrication subcontractors.
• General knowledge of power plant systems.
• Strong knowledge and experience within the piping discipline.
• Fluent written and spoken English.

Desirable:

• Previous experience within power plant construction and engineering.
• Experience working within multicultural teams.
• Additional language skills.
• Strong communication, organisation and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to take responsibility and make decisions in a time-critical site environment.

The role requires someone who is proactive, safety-focused, detail-oriented and confident managing subcontractors, with the ability to coordinate pressure testing activities through to completion and handover.

We welcome applications from every walk of life and are committed to diversity within the industries we support, as a certified Inclusive Recruiter and Armed Forces friendly employer.