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Hydraulic Engineer/Technician
Reporting to:Mechanical Team Leader
Location:On site, Tyne and Wear
Salary: Up to 43,500 per annum depending on experience
Contract: Full time, permanent
Prime Role & Duties:
We are seeking a skilled Pipe and Hydraulic Technician with extensive experience in hydraulic and stainless-steel piping systems. The primary responsibility will be to ensure the effective installation, maintenance, and repair of hydraulic piping systems, with a focus on precision and quality control. The successful candidate will work closely with engineers and workshop technicians to meet project specifications and maintain high industry standards.
Key Responsibilities:
- Technical Drawings:Interpret and utilise technical drawings, schematics, and blueprints to ensure the accurate fabrication and installation of piping systems.
- Assembly:Perform the assembly of stainless-steel hydraulic piping systems, ensuring compliance with engineering specifications and industry standards.
- Swagelok Expertise:Extensive experience with Swagelok pipework, fittings, valves, and associated systems, ensuring proper sealing, integrity, and functionality.
- Precision Pipe Fabrication:Measure, cut, thread, and bend piping systems using specialised tools and machinery, including pipe benders, threading machines, and band saws, to precise tolerances.
- Material Selection & Quality Control:Select appropriate materials based on technical specifications and conduct detailed inspections of pipes and fittings for quality assurance. Adhere to strict tolerances and specifications to ensure system integrity.
- Documentation & Reporting:Maintain precise records of installation dimensions, materials used, test results, and system configurations for quality control and compliancepurposes. Update installation and maintenance logs after each project phase.
- Safety Compliance:Strict adherence to all relevant safety procedures and regulations. Conduct risk assessments and implement corrective actions as necessary to ensure a safe working environment.
- Cross-Functional Collaboration:Work closely with engineers, quality control teams, and other technicians to coordinate efforts, troubleshoot system issues, and ensure seamless operations.
Qualifications & Experience:
- Apprenticeship:Completion of a relevant apprenticeship in pipefitting, hydraulics, mechanical engineering, or a closely related field.
- Training:Advanced training in pipe fitting, hydraulics, and related technical systems, pipe bending, and threading
- Experience:We will require a significant amount of hands-on experience in pipe fitting and hydraulic systems, specifically with stainless-steel piping and Swagelok fittings.
- Technical Knowledge:Strong understanding of fluid dynamics, hydraulic systems, pressure testing, and welding techniques. Proficient in reading and interpreting complex engineering documents, schematics, and piping diagrams.
- Additional Skills:Familiarity with modern pipework inspection tools (e.g., ultrasonic thickness gauges), pipe supports, hangers, and insulation methods is an advantage.
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