Hydro-Tester Operator at Vallourec in Houston, Texas

Job Description:

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Ensure proper pipe is on table


• Pressure pipe to API specification


• Complete downtime summary


• Complete hydro report


• Ensure that chart recorder is correct


• Make size changeovers


• Keep area clean and orderly


• Perform maintenance on machine


• Cross train to learn telesis operator and coater/drift operator

 

EXPERIENCE, SKILLS, AND KNOWLEDGE:

• Ability to read, write, and speak English.


• Very good mechanical aptitude.


• Good math skills.


• Good communication skills.


• Must be able to work in team environment without supervision.

 

EDUCATION, TRAINING, AND CERTIFICATIONS:

High school diploma or G.E.D.

 

CRITICAL COMPETENCIES & CAPABILITIES:

5S, SAFETY and WORKING CONDITIONS

1. Keep equipment and working area clean for the purpose of safety, appearance and operating efficiency.


2. Place equipment, tooling and gauging in proper location at the end of shift or completion of job task.


3. Clean up work area at the end of shift and/or during shift as required.

 

SAFETY AND WORKING CONDITIONS:

1. Observe safety rules and wear required safety equipment while on the job.


2. Follow at all times what is known to be a safe practice.


3. Dirt, grease, oil and water present to some degree.


4. Noise may at times be to a high degree.


5. Work for extended periods of time in ambient temperature ranges from 0 to 120 degrees F.


6. Duties performed in a manufacturing environment with frequent exposure to outside weather elements.


7. May occasionally be required to perform duties in a confined space.


8. Some exposure to vibrating tools.

 

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

1. Stand for extended periods of time


2. Occasional Walking


3. Reach with hands and arms             


4. Climb or balance


5. Occasional Stooping, kneeling, crouching, or crawling


6. Talk and Hear                                   


7. Lift up to 50 pounds


8. Close Vision


9. Outdoor weather conditions      


10. Noise level - Very Loud

Operation

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