Mechanical Services (Hydrotesting)- Lead

Mechanical Services (Hydrotesting)- Lead

MAIN FUNCTIONS Lead hydrotesting activities for piping, pipelines, pressure vessels, tanks, and other pressure-containing equipment. Develop and execute hydrotest plans, procedures, and test packages. Coordinate hydrotesting activities with mechanical, piping, QA/QC, construction, commissioning, and operations teams. Ensure all test activities comply with approved procedures, project specifications, and applicable codes and standards. Review test boundaries, drawings, P&IDs, isometrics, line lists, and test requirements. Verify that test equipment, pumps, hoses, gauges, fittings, and temporary connections are suitable and certified. Supervise system preparation, flushing, filling, pressurization, testing, depressurization, and reinstatement. Ensure proper isolation of test sections and protection of equipment not designed for the test pressure. Monitor pressure, temperature, and test duration throughout hydrotesting activities. Identify and coordinate the resolution of leaks, defects, and test failures. Ensure proper drainage, disposal, and environmental control of test water. Maintain accurate hydrotest records and documentation.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Prepare detailed hydrotest packages, including test boundaries, drawings, procedures, checklists, and test certificates.

• Verify line identification, test limits, blinds, spectacle blinds, valves, vents, drains, and isolation points.

• Coordinate with QA/QC personnel for inspection and witnessing of tests.

• Ensure pressure gauges and test equipment have valid calibration certificates.

• Conduct pre-test inspections and safety reviews.

• Lead toolbox talks and ensure compliance with Permit to Work (PTW), JSA, LOTO, and pressure-testing safety requirements.

• Establish and enforce exclusion zones around pressurized systems.

• Coordinate hydrotest activities with other ongoing construction and commissioning work.

• Record test pressure, test duration, temperature, and inspection results.

• Raise and track non-conformance reports where required.

• Supervise reinstatement and removal of temporary hydrotest equipment after successful testing.

• Prepare daily progress reports, test records, punch-list updates, and final documentation.

• Provide technical guidance to hydrotesting technicians and mechanical personnel.

• Ensure hydrotesting activities are completed safely, efficiently, and according to project schedule.

• QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE

• HND or Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related technical discipline.

• Significant experience in hydrotesting, mechanical construction, piping, commissioning, or maintenance within the oil & gas industry.

• Strong knowledge of piping systems, pressure testing, hydrotest procedures, and mechanical completion activities.

• Experience with piping test packs, P&IDs, isometric drawings, line lists, and pressure-test documentation.

• Knowledge of applicable codes and standards such as ASME B31.3, ASME B31.4, ASME B31.8, and relevant project specifications, as applicable.

• Good understanding of pressure-testing hazards and control measures.

• Experience supervising contractors and multidisciplinary field teams.

• Strong leadership, planning, coordination, reporting, and problem-solving skills.

• Knowledge of PTW, JSA, LOTO, HSE requirements, and pressure-testing safety controls.

• Ability to work in construction sites, refineries, petrochemical plants, offshore facilities, and other oil & gas environments.