SRM Hydrotester Operator

Borusan Mannesmann Pipe•Baytown, TX

About The Position

The SRM Hydrotester Operator performs hydrostatic testing of pipe in accordance with plant policies, procedures, and required specifications. The operator ensures safe, compliant operations during the shift, checks that equipment is working properly and set to correct parameters, and verifies product quality throughout the hydrotest process. The role also involves equipment setup and maintenance assistance, material handling, testing documentation, and communication with the crew, supervisor, and engineer. The operator has authority to stop hydrotest operations when safety or quality is in question. The position is performed in a pipe-manufacturing environment, with temperatures varying alongside weather conditions. The work area may be dusty, noisy, and greasy. The job involves standing and walking considerable distances and lifting, pulling, or pushing materials and products weighing up to 50 pounds. Personal protective equipment is required, including safety glasses, hearing protection, work boots, and hardhats; loose-fitting clothing and jewelry are not permitted. Employees must report 15 minutes before the scheduled shift for a briefing and be able to work a flexible schedule that may require overtime.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Basic reading, writing, and arithmetic skills.
Manual dexterity to operate machinery, hand tools, and handheld technical devices.
Ability to work a flexible schedule that may require overtime.
Ability to lift, pull, or push materials and products weighing up to 50 pounds.
Ability to stand and walk considerable distances.
Use required personal protective equipment, including safety glasses, hearing protection, work boots, and hardhats; loose-fitting clothes and jewelry are not permitted.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of manufacturing processes, procedures, and hydrotest instruments.

Responsibilities

Hydrotest material in conformance with the required specifications.
Load and prepare the required hydrotest head at changeover time.
Ensure product meets required specifications throughout the first and last article of the hydrotest process.
Check that machinery is properly serviced before startup and that equipment is working efficiently and set within correct parameters before the shift begins.
Ensure the area around the hydrotest equipment is safe before production starts.
Assist with maintenance of the equipment being operated and with repair or replacement of equipment during maintenance shutdowns.
Communicate with the crew and other departments to achieve a quality product.
Assist with charging and discharging material on racks.
Assist with documentation and technical devices for recording tests and findings, including verification and recording in the ERP system and/or required documents.
Communicate material and equipment problems to the supervisor and engineer.
Follow PPE policies and safety rules.
Keep the working environment clean and tidy.
Report 15 minutes before the scheduled shift to the immediate supervisor or engineer for a briefing on daily tasks.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Stop hydrotest operations when safety or quality is in question.