Hose Assembly and Test Technician
Hose Assembly and Test Technician
The main duty of a Hose Assembly and Test Technician is to carry out the manufacturing and pressure testing of Hydrasun products safely, with a high degree of quality adhering to Hydrasun’s market leading standards at all times.
Responsibilities of the Role
HSEQ (Health, Safety, Environmental and Quality)
- Ensure that work is completed in line with the Company’s Quality procedures, BS EN ISO 9001:2000 and Customer specifications
- Ensure that work activities are executed in accordance with the Company’s HSE Management System and when onsite in accordance with the customer’s site rules.
- Adopting and promoting good working practices at all times
Operationally
- Ensure that all tasks carried out are per Supervisor’s & customers written and verbal instructions.
- Ensure all hose assemblies are manufactured using the correct procedure and are followed to at all times.
- Ensuring that all pressure testing activities are carried out safely and in line with company precures.
- Ensure that any faults with hose assemblies, arising from assembly or pressure testing, are reported and raised using the continuous improvement process.
- Be fully aware of component compatibility and competent to use Hydrasun products
- Prepare assemblies using a variety of hoses for industrial, offshore and hydraulic and pneumatic purposes
- Be able to identify and assemble all types of hoses for the purpose specified by the customer order
- Be familiar with full range of Hydrasun products including hose assemblies of various size and types, fittings including those required for pressure testing or instrumentation and extruded products.
- Ensure all required documentation is completed correctly and is submitted on a timely basis
- A willingness to work in other areas of the business when required to do so.
- To help promote a safety driven culture ensuring standards are upkept and HSEQ procedures are adhered to at all times.
Personal Development
- To actively take part in the Competency Assurance Process and ensure that you maintain an up-to-date competency level and sound working knowledge of hoses and fittings
- To actively take part in the Performance Appraisal system
- To comply with the Human Resource Management systems and procedures
- Motivate and encourage and mentor trainees where applicable
Qualifications
Essential
- Standard grades (or equivalent) in Maths, English and a Technical Subject.
Desirable
- BFPA qualification level 2 (or equivalent)
- OPITO Hose Assembly or Pressure Testing
Experience
Essential
- Previous experience working in a workshop environment.
Desirable
- Previous experience of hose inspection.
- An understanding and practical experience of working with hydraulic, mechanical and pneumatic systems
- Previous experience of pressure testing
Skills and Behaviours
Essential
- Good communications skills
- Ability to work under own initiative
- Good organisational skills
- Flexible and adaptable
- Numeric skills
- Computer literacy
- Ability to problem solve
- Ability to function well within a team environment
- Safety and environmental awareness
- Customer and Quality Focus
Desirable
- Ability to use and maintain equipment to a high standard.
About us
We are a leading international provider of integrated fluid transfer, power and control products to many different sectors worldwide. As part of D2Zero, Hydrasun applies experience, knowledge, and insights for a new energy future.
Our core principles of engagement, accountability, communication and teamwork are cornerstones of our culture and guide us in our work. The right results stem from the right behaviours. Our people are empowered to make change happen. For the benefit of our customers, our industry, our clean energy future.
Our HQ is based in Aberdeen, Scotland with operations throughout the UK and a presence in strategic locations across Europe, Asia, the Middle East, Africa, the USA and South America.
Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) statement
- Hydrasun is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to diversity & inclusion and do not tolerate discrimination & harassment of any kind.
- In our recruitment process, all appropriately qualified applicants will be reviewed for a position based on their skills and experience.
- Everyone at Hydrasun is responsible for maintaining a work culture free from discrimination and harassment by treating others with respect.
