Hydro Technician

Acadian Contractors, Inc.; Abbeville (LA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Acadian Contractors, Inc. is seeking a Hydro Technician to perform hydrostatic pressure testing, inspection, and verification of piping systems on project sites in Louisiana. You will handle test equipment, gauges, hoses, and fittings, ensuring procedures meet safety and project standards.

This role emphasizes safety, documentation, and collaboration with supervisors and quality personnel. Outdoor industrial work, around pressurized systems, requires attention to detail and adherence to PPE

Qualifications

• Experience with piping systems and hydrostatic testing preferred.
• Ability to read piping drawings, test packages, and procedures.
• Ability to safely work around pressurized systems and equipment.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and attention to detail.
• Outdoor work in industrial environments.
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions as part of a team.
• Commitment to safe work practices and proper PPE use.
• Ability to identify unsafe conditions and stop work when needed.

Responsibilities

• Perform hydrostatic pressure testing of piping systems and components.
• Prepare piping systems for testing with blinds, caps, plugs, hoses, gauges, and valves.
• Verify proper isolation before introducing test pressure.
• Operate hydrostatic test pumps and related equipment.
• Fill, vent, pressurize, monitor, and depressurize systems per procedures.
• Monitor gauges and identify abnormal pressure changes or leaks.
• Inspect piping, welds, flanges, valves, fittings for leaks during testing.
• Keep work area safe, maintain distances around pressurized piping.
• Troubleshoot leaks, pressure loss, and equipment issues during testing.
• Complete test records, pressure charts, and documentation accurately.
• Communicate test results to supervisors and quality personnel.
• Follow project specs and safety policies; participate in pre-job meetings.
• Maintain organized testing equipment and store materials properly.
• Stop work and report unsafe conditions promptly.
• Perform other duties related to piping and hydrostatic testing.

Skills

Reading piping drawings

Attention to detail

Safety-conscious

Teamwork

Tools

Hydrotest pumps

Pressure gauges

Test hoses

Valves and fittings

PPE usage

Job description

Description

Purpose

1.1. This document is a description for the position of Hydro Technician for Acadian Contractor, Inc. (ACI) facility.

Description

2.1. A Hydro Technician is responsible for performing hydrostatic pressure testing, inspection, and verification of piping systems and related components.

2.2. This position involves working with pressurized piping, test equipment, valves, fittings, hoses, and associated systems to ensure they meet project specifications, safety requirements, and applicable standards.

2.3. The Hydro Technician must be able to safely prepare, pressurize, monitor, test, depressurize, and document piping systems while maintaining a strong focus on safety and attention to detail.

Job Duties

• Perform hydrostatic pressure testing of piping systems, lines, vessels, and related components.
• Prepare piping systems for testing, including installing test blinds, caps, plugs, hoses, gauges, valves, and other testing equipment.
• Verify that piping systems are properly isolated and prepared prior to introducing test pressure.
• Operate hydrostatic test pumps and associated testing equipment.
• Fill, vent, pressurize, monitor, and safely depressurize piping systems in accordance with approved testing procedures.
• Monitor pressure gauges and test equipment throughout testing activities and identify abnormal pressure changes or potential leaks.
• Inspect piping, welds, flanges, valves, fittings, and connections for leaks or other deficiencies during testing.
• Maintain safe work distances and follow established procedures when working around pressurized piping and equipment.
• Assist with troubleshooting and identifying leaks, pressure loss, equipment issues, and other problems encountered during testing.
• Perform line flushing, draining, and removal of test water following completion of testing.
• Ensure test equipment, hoses, gauges, pumps, and fittings are properly inspected and maintained.
• Verify that pressure gauges and test equipment are appropriate for the required test pressure and within applicable calibration requirements.
• Complete hydrostatic test records, pressure charts, inspection documentation, and other required paperwork accurately.
• Communicate test results and identified deficiencies to supervisors, inspectors, quality personnel, and other project personnel.
• Follow project specifications, approved testing procedures, safety policies, and applicable industry standards.
• Participate in pre-job meetings related to hydrostatic testing activities.
• Maintain a clean and organized work area and properly store testing equipment and materials.
• Use appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) and follow all site-specific safety requirements.
• Stop work and notify supervision when unsafe conditions, damaged equipment, or unexpected pressure conditions are identified.
• Perform other duties related to piping, pressure testing, and hydrostatic testing as assigned.

General Qualifications

1.1. Experience working with piping systems, hydrostatic testing, or industrial construction/fabrication preferred.

1.2. Knowledge of piping components, valves, flanges, fittings, hoses, and pressure-testing equipment.

1.3. Ability to read and understand piping drawings, test packages, procedures, and pressure-test documentation.

1.4. Ability to safely work around pressurized systems and equipment.

1.5. Strong mechanical aptitude and attention to detail.

1.6. Ability to work outdoors and in industrial environments.

1.7. Ability to follow written and verbal instructions and work effectively as part of a team.

1.8. Commitment to safe work practices and proper use of PPE.

HSE Responsibilities

2.1. Embrace, lead, and demonstrate “Acadian F.I.R.S.T.” – Vision & Mission Statement as fundamental core values.

2.2. Demonstrate visible leadership and support the proactive safety processes (JSA, Time Out & TEAM BBS Observations) to achieve an incident free workplace and advance our safety culture.

2.3. Adhere to all “Health, Safety & Environmental (HSE) Management Systems” policies, procedures, safe work & best practices guidance as well as regulatory and client site specific policies and procedures.

2.4. Leaders must make a personal commitment and be accountability for the HSE results, driving towards achievement of HSE goals. These goals must be clearly communicated through their direct reports, with clear expectations while coaching, mentoring and empowering others to achieve the desired results.

2.5. Conduct periodic quality assessments of HSE processes to aid in their own coaching and mentoring of others demonstrating ownership of the results for such process implementation.

References

3.1. ACI Management Systems

3.2. Policies, Procedures, Guidelines & Requirements

If your disability requires a reasonable accommodation to complete the application process, please contact our Human Resources Department at 3378935303 or [e-mail]. We are committed to ensuring all applicants have equal access to opportunities.

Equal Opportunity Employer, including Disabled/Veterans