hydrostatic testing technician HWHCABMFNE

2 Days left CLOSING DATE: 05/06/2016

Impact Solutions

Hydrostatic Testing Technician

9 Application(s) to date

HNC, HND, Undergraduate Degree

Closing Date:: 05/06/2016
Skill:: Science and environment
Region:: Forth Valley
Salary: £16,500 -18,000
Length:: 12 months
Ref code: HWHCABMFNE

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Placement summary

Impact Solutions are provider of product testing and plastic consultancy serving customers across the globe. We are looking for a practical but numerate graduate to undertake the pressure and stress extrapolations required for Hydrostatic pressure testing and also to prepare and monitor the individual pipes required for the testing.

Based at the company's laboratory in Grangemouth, for an initial 12 month contract, the intention would be for you to turn this into a commercially profitable project during the placement and establish the need to continue this work in the future.

Job description

Project Description

Hydrostatic testing is required by manufacturers of plastic pipe who need to ensure that the products meet the long term performance required by asset owners. The long term performance can be extrapolated by the use of pressure testing at a range of temperatures in accordance with strict ISO standards.

Impact are one of a relatively small number of accredited labs that can undertake this work internationally and we are looking at this project to help us improve our capabilities in this important area and it will require both a keen numerical mind and a practical ability to prepare the multiple samples required for the extrapolation.

Placement Objectives

This placement is aimed at helping us to enhance the hydrostatic testing capabilities within the business.

Role Description

Main Tasks:

Master the basics of hydrostatic testing, including the operation and maintenance of the test rig
Design a test programme that meets the requirement of the ISO standard and the asset owners requirements
Preparation of test samples to be used in the test and the monitoring of these samples throughout the test phase
Extrapolation of test data to predict life time performance
Prepare reports for stakeholders
Calculate the test pressures required to provide extrapolation data
Calculate predicted lifetime of the pipes based on failures times
Operate and maintain pressure testing equipment

Qualifications

HNC/HND or Degree qualification in a numerate related science discipline would be perfect for this placement

Skills / Experience

Essential Skills

Proven mechanical aptitude
Strong numerical skills with the ability to undertake complex calculations and extrapolation's
Excellent planning and organisational skills
Computer literate
Strong problem solving skills
Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
Good team-working skills

Desirable Skills

Full driving licence would be a distinct advantage

Benefits

Company benefits

We offer 6 weeks paid holiday and pension plan. In addition, training (internal and external) and personal development will be encouraged and financial support will be available for this.

Placement benefits

As part of ScotGrad Graduate Placement Programme, the successful candidate will have access to a three day business and employability skills residential course and also benefit from ongoing support from the ScotGrad team throughout the duration of the placement.

Additional information

Location: Grangemouth

Planned interview date: TBC

This placement may result in a permanent employment afterwards

Preferred start date: 1st July 2016

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