Hydro Test Technician — Piping & Safety Expert

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

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