Hydrotest Foreman
No salary listed
Senior
Bachelor's
Abu Dhabi - United Arab Emirates
In Person
Building TradesPlumbing & Pipefitting
About the job
Requirements
- Five to eight years of experience in piping construction and hydrostatic testing activities within Oil & Gas, Petrochemical, or EPC projects.
- Hands-on experience as a Hydrotest Foreman supervising piping hydrotesting operations.
- Experience with piping systems, pipelines, test packages, test boundaries, temporary connections, and reinstatement.
- Ability to read and interpret P&IDs, piping isometrics, line lists, and test diagrams.
- Knowledge of hydrotest procedures, pressure-testing equipment, pressure gauges, pumps, and manifolds.
- Familiarity with applicable ASME/API codes and project specifications.
- Knowledge of PTW, JSA/RA, pressure-testing hazards, exclusion zones, and emergency procedures.
- ITI or Diploma in Mechanical Engineering, Piping, or a related technical discipline.
- Relevant practical experience in piping construction and hydrotesting is essential.
Responsibilities
- Supervise hydrostatic testing activities for piping systems and pipelines according to approved procedures and test packages.
- Review piping isometrics, P&IDs, test limits, line lists, and hydrotest drawings before testing.
- Coordinate installation of test blinds, temporary spools, hoses, manifolds, pumps, pressure gauges, and other test equipment.
- Ensure test equipment and pressure gauges have valid calibration certificates.
- Verify test boundaries, isolation points, vents, drains, supports, and required reinstatement arrangements.
- Coordinate with Piping Supervisors, QA/QC Inspectors, Construction Engineers, HSE personnel, and client representatives.
- Ensure test pressure, holding time, test medium, and acceptance criteria comply with approved procedures and project specifications.
- Ensure permits, risk assessments, method statements, toolbox talks, and barricading are in place before testing.
- Establish exclusion zones and ensure personnel remain clear of pressurized systems during testing.
- Monitor pressure build-up, pressure holding, leakage checks, and controlled depressurization.
- Stop testing immediately if leakage, abnormal pressure variation, equipment failure, or unsafe conditions occur.
- Coordinate draining, drying, flushing, reinstatement, and punch-list clearance after successful testing.
- Maintain hydrotest records, pressure charts, inspection reports, and test completion documentation.
- Monitor manpower, tools, equipment, and daily progress against the project schedule.
Desired Qualifications
- Previous ADNOC/UAE or GCC Oil & Gas project experience.
About the company
Archirodon Group builds ports, bridges, oil and gas facilities, and other large infrastructure, mostly in the Middle East, Africa, and Europe. Its past projects include Jebel Ali Terminal 2 in Dubai and Khalifa Port in Abu Dhabi, and its work spans marine construction, energy projects, government infrastructure, dredging and pipe laying. National oil companies in Abu Dhabi and Kuwait are among the clients that pay it to run whole projects, from engineering the design and buying materials and equipment to construction, commissioning and operation. Two Greek firms founded Archirodon in 1959, and the group is headquartered in Dordrecht, Netherlands, with a major presence in Athens.
Company Size
10,001+
Company Stage
N/A
Total Funding
N/A
Headquarters
N/A
Founded
1959
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Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- Archirodon's October 2025 Kuwait award added a KD160 million oil-pier contract to its construction workload.
- Archirodon says most teams have worked together for more than ten years, providing established colleagues to learn from.
- Archirodon reports $4 billion in active projects, a substantial base of contracted work.
What critics are saying
- Hyundai's March 2026 disclosure confirmed NEOM had terminated Archirodon's tunnel venture after a client-led project reorganisation.
- Archirodon's consortium withdrew from Albania's port tender in March 2026, citing rising international construction costs, according to the minister.
- Archirodon's fabrication managers face client audits, verify steel-and-pipe testing before dispatch, and submit weekly and monthly progress reports.
What makes Archirodon Group unique
- Archirodon owns over 5,000 equipment units, including 300 for marine and diving work and 20 for dredging.
- Archirodon invests project equity and arranges financing without recourse to investors' balance sheets, alongside construction delivery.
- Archirodon's Saudi power-and-water experience includes Shoaiba's 15-year construction programme covering electricity generation and desalination.
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