Pipe Hydro Tester A

Pascagoula, MS - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 24-10-2025

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

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Position Summary

The Pipe Hydro Tester is responsible for independently preparing performing and documenting mechanical and hydrostatic tests on piping systems to ensure compliance with engineering specifications and quality assurance standards. This role is essential to certifying that shipboard or industrial piping systems are leak-free structurally sound and ready for final QA inspection.

Key Responsibilities

Drawing Interpretation: Accurately read and interpret one-line mechanical and functional piping drawings to determine testing requirements and sequence.
System Verification: Confirm mechanical completion of piping systems prior to initiating test activities.
Test Execution: Conduct both air and hydrostatic pressure testing in accordance with engineering specifications safety protocols and industry standards.
Defect Identification: Detect and document weld defects leaks or other deficiencies during the course of testing.
Independent Work: Plan prepare and execute test procedures independently with minimal supervision.
System Sell-Off: Coordinate with the QA department for final inspection and successfully present systems for acceptance.
Documentation: Maintain accurate test records including pressure logs leak reports and system readiness checklists.
Equipment Use: Set up and operate test equipment such as pumps gauges manifolds hoses and regulators.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Ability to read and understand mechanical and functional piping drawings.
Working knowledge of mechanical completion procedures and testing processes.
Demonstrated experience conducting hydrostatic and air pressure tests.
Ability to independently identify welding issues and system leaks.
Strong organizational and communication skills.
Physically able to lift equipment work in confined spaces and climb ladders or scaffolds as needed.

Qualifications

2 years of hydro or air testing experience in a shipyard or industrial setting.
Familiarity with military or commercial marine quality standards (e.g. ABS NAVSEA).
Prior QA system turnover experience.

TempPosition SummaryThe Pipe Hydro Tester is responsible for independently preparing performing and documenting mechanical and hydrostatic tests on piping systems to ensure compliance with engineering specifications and quality assurance standards. This role is essential to certifying that shipboard...

Temp

Position Summary

Key Responsibilities

Drawing Interpretation: Accurately read and interpret one-line mechanical and functional piping drawings to determine testing requirements and sequence.
System Verification: Confirm mechanical completion of piping systems prior to initiating test activities.
Test Execution: Conduct both air and hydrostatic pressure testing in accordance with engineering specifications safety protocols and industry standards.
Defect Identification: Detect and document weld defects leaks or other deficiencies during the course of testing.
Independent Work: Plan prepare and execute test procedures independently with minimal supervision.
System Sell-Off: Coordinate with the QA department for final inspection and successfully present systems for acceptance.
Documentation: Maintain accurate test records including pressure logs leak reports and system readiness checklists.
Equipment Use: Set up and operate test equipment such as pumps gauges manifolds hoses and regulators.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Ability to read and understand mechanical and functional piping drawings.
Working knowledge of mechanical completion procedures and testing processes.
Demonstrated experience conducting hydrostatic and air pressure tests.
Ability to independently identify welding issues and system leaks.
Strong organizational and communication skills.
Physically able to lift equipment work in confined spaces and climb ladders or scaffolds as needed.

Qualifications

2 years of hydro or air testing experience in a shipyard or industrial setting.
Familiarity with military or commercial marine quality standards (e.g. ABS NAVSEA).
Prior QA system turnover experience.

Key Skills

Hand Tools
Construction Experience
Rigging
Tooling
Tube Bending
Mechanical Knowledge
OSHA
Fabrication
Pipe Threading
Welding
Refrigeration
Power Tools

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B&D Contracting

B&D Contracting, Inc was founded in 1997 and has four branch offices in Houma, Louisiana; Harvey, Louisiana; Gulfport, Mississippi; and Pascagoula, Mississippi. Our recruiting efforts extend throughout the continental United States and we are continually building our database of skill ... View more

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