Hydro Technician I

Forum Energy Technologies • Guthrie, OK

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About The Position

The Hydro Technician I performs hydrostatic and low-pressure air tests according to applicable code specifications, customer requirements, current standard operating procedures, safety JSEA, and test-end inspection policies. The position prepares vessels, GPUs, line heaters, spools, and related equipment for testing, determines appropriate test pressure and gauges from drawings or work tickets, operates fill and high-pressure pumps, brings vessels safely to test pressure, and drains and recycles water before drying equipment. Work must be completed within the production schedule and meet Forum US, Inc. quality requirements. This is a safety-sensitive position.

FET (Forum Energy Technologies, Inc.) is a global company serving the crude oil, natural gas, and renewable energy industries. It is headquartered in Houston, Texas, and has manufacturing, distribution, and service facilities supporting major energy-producing regions. FET describes its products and services as spanning from underwater reservoirs to refineries and from the sea floor to above-ground transportation lines.

Requirements

• Working knowledge of piping.
• Ability to use 24-, 36-, and 48-inch pipe wrenches and impact wrenches.
• Awareness of the dangers associated with pressures involved in testing.
• Safe work habits.
• Ability to identify different pipe fittings.
• Ability to fill vessels safely while venting air during hydro-testing.
• High school diploma or GED.

Nice To Haves

• Six months of inspection or testing experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare vessels, GPUs, line heaters, spools, and other equipment for hydrostatic and occasional air testing according to the latest Forum hydro test procedures, applicable codes, and customer specifications.
• Use drawings and work tickets to determine the proper test pressure and select the correct test gauge.
• Recycle water to the storage tank after hydro-testing and dry vessels.
• Complete tasks within the production schedule and in accordance with Forum US, Inc. quality requirements.
• Tap screwed connections before plugging them.
• Clean flange and closure sealing surfaces.
• Tape and apply never-seize to screw connections.
• Select the proper gasket for each flange size and grade.
• Tighten screwed plugs and blinds properly.
• Install the proper fill line and vents on vessels.
• Install the correct test gauge for the test pressure.
• Operate fill and high-pressure pumps.
• Safely bring vessels up to test pressure.
• Drain water to the storage tank and dry vessels.
• Perform the applicable preparation, testing, draining, and drying tasks for low-pressure air tests as well.
• Perform other activities required by the supervisor.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED