PWHT Technician

About the role

We are a world leader in Testing, Inspection and Certification (TIC), delivering high‑quality services that help clients meet challenges of quality, safety, environmental protection and social responsibility. The PWHT Technician performs local and furnace post‑weld heat treatment on piping, pressure vessels and structural components.

Key responsibilities

• Perform local and furnace PWHT on piping, pressure vessels, and structural components.
• Set up heaters, ceramic pads, thermocouple attachments, insulation, and control units.
• Monitor heating, soak time, ramp rates, and controlled cooling according to procedures.
• Operate PWHT control panels, temperature recorders, and transformers.
• Interpret isometric drawings, heat‑treatment procedures, and client specifications.
• Maintain accurate heat charts and ensure calibration certificates are current.
• Inspect equipment before and after use to guarantee reliability and safety.
• Follow company HSE standards and permit‑to‑work systems.
• Coordinate with welders, NDT teams, supervisors, and clients during operations.

Required profile

• 2–5 years’ experience performing PWHT in the NDT, fabrication, or oil & gas industry.
• Hands‑on experience with resistance heating systems, furnaces, and temperature control units.
• Technical certificate or diploma in Mechanical, Electrical, or a related field (preferred).
• PWHT training or certification from a recognized institution (advantageous).

Required skills

• Resistance heating systems operation
• Furnace operation
• Temperature control units
• PWHT control panels
• Thermocouple instrumentation
• Isometric drawing interpretation