Hydro Operator

EPIC Piping; Livingston (LA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

EPIC Piping in Louisiana is seeking a Hydro Operator I/II to operate hydrotest machinery and chart recorders for pressure testing vessels and piping.

This role emphasizes safety, reliability, and compliance with HSE procedures, with level distinctions based on experience (0-3 vs 4-5 years).

Qualifications

• Ability to operate hydrotest machinery and chart recorder.
• Follow HSE procedures and maintain safety.
• Able to work with minimal supervision.
• Demonstrates accountability and reliability.
• Willingness to learn and adapt to process changes.

Responsibilities

• Operate hydrotest machinery and chart recorder for pressure tests.
• Hydrotest specified pressure retaining items.
• Maintain safe work habits and promote safety.
• Support production goals while ensuring quality.
• Follow water press test procedures and pipe checks.
• Adhere to applicable HSE regulations.

Skills

Safety awareness

Attention to detail

Reliability

Initiative

Adaptability

Active listening

Tools

Hydrotest equipment

Job description

POSITION SUMMARY

Responsible for operating the machinery for the hydrotesting of manufactured products.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Reasonable Accommodations Statement

To accomplish this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform, with or without reasonable accommodation, each essential function satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to help enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Essential Functions Statement(s)

• Operates hydrotest and chart recorder to pressure test vessels and piping.
• Hydrotests specific pressure retaining items.
• Always works with good safety habits.
• Promotes and supports safety and production.
• Responsible for water press test and check of each pipe.
• Exhibits working knowledge of relevant HSE procedures and regulations.

POSITION LEVELS

HYDRO OPERATOR I:

• 0-3 years of related experience

HYDRO OPERATOR II:

• 4-5 years of related experience

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS

Competency Statement(s)

• Responsible - Ability to be held accountable or answerable for one’s conduct.
• Adaptability - Ability to adapt to change in the workplace.
• Accountability - Ability to accept responsibility and account for his/her actions.
• Reliability - The trait of being dependable and trustworthy.
• Enthusiastic - Ability to bring energy to the performance of a task.
• Initiative - Ability to make decisions or take actions to solve a problem or reach a goal.

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS

Competency Statement(s)

• Accountability - Ability to accept responsibility and account for his/her actions.
• Accuracy - Ability to perform work accurately and thoroughly.
• Active Listening - Ability to actively attend to, convey, and understand the comments and questions of others.
• Detail Oriented - Ability to pay attention to the minute details of a project or task.
• Loyal - The trait of feeling a duty to the employer.
• Organized - Possessing the trait of being organized or following a systematic method of performing a task.
• Reliability - The trait of being dependable and trustworthy.