ADVANCED NDT TECHNICIAN

Glacier Energy; Inverkeithing; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Life Assurance

33 days holiday per annum

Employee assistance programme

Virtual GP and Second Medical Opinion

Job summary

Glacier Energy in Inverkeithing, United Kingdom, is seeking an Advanced NDT Technician to bolster its Inspection Services team. You will support senior staff, deliver accurate inspection and repair reporting, and ensure work complies with client requirements, HSE standards and quality systems.

Offshore/offsite travel will occasionally be required. Key qualifications include PCN Level 2 Eddy Current, PCN Level 2 Phased Array, IRIS/Eddyfi Ectane experience, and offshore survival certifications.

Qualifications

• Role requires PCN Level 2 in Eddy Current for tubes and welds and Phased Array level.
• IRIS experience with Eddyfi Ectane is preferred.
• GWO and offshore survival certifications are required.
• UKOOA medical is current and in-date.
• Experience with Pulsed Eddy Current and advanced UT systems is advantageous.
• Candidates should have relevant energy sector exposure and travel willingness.

Responsibilities

• Support Technical Director and Lead Technicians to deliver high-quality inspection services.
• Prepare accurate evaluation and final inspection/repair reports for components.
• Ensure inspections comply with client production requirements and safety standards.
• Check equipment condition, availability and correct safe use on site.
• Maintain productivity, quality systems and cost control across projects.
• Travel offshore/overseas as needed, sometimes at short notice.

Education

PCN Level 2 Eddy Current-Wrought Products/Condenser Tubes and welds

IRIS Experience, preferably using Eddyfi Ectane system

PCn Level 2 Phased Array

GWO

Offshore Survival Certification (BOSIET/FOET)

Current UKOOA Medical

MIST

EBS and XBR

Tools

Eddyfi Ectane system

Pulsed Eddy Current

Silverwing RMS Auto UT Systems

Olympus Omniscan

Olympus HydroForm system

Job description

Company Glacier Energy Location Inverkeithing, United Kingdom Functional Area Engineering

Company Description

Glacier Energy delivers innovative solutions for the design, manufacture, inspection and repair of critical infrastructure and process equipment for energy and industrial markets.

Our Inspection Services division delivers comprehensive inspection, advanced analysis, reporting and remediation services for energy and industrial markets, on and offshore.

Our highly skilled team supports our customers worldwide, deploying conventional and advanced non-destructive testing techniques and utilising innovative and emerging technologies, ensuring accurate and timely results. As a UKAS-accredited organisation, this makes us the trusted partner to inspect and maintain our customer’s critical assets and equipment throughout the entire asset lifecycle.

As our capabilities are continuously evolving and adapting towards a more sustainable future, our team needs to grow. We are therefore focused on attracting the best talent and are dedicated to creating an environment where our staff are empowered, with the ability to develop. We currently have an exciting new opportunity for an Advanced NDT Technician to join our Inspection Services team and be based around the Central Belt of Scotland.

Join Glacier Energy as we continue to contribute towards a sustainable future, develop the skills necessary to support a net zero economy and drive positive change.

Position

Role Purpose

To support the Technical Director and Lead Technicians in delivering a high-quality, efficient and client-focused inspection service, ensuring all activities are executed safely, compliantly and in line with client production requirements. The role is accountable for the accurate evaluation and reporting of inspection and repair activities, maintaining operational productivity, and upholding the highest standards of HSE, quality and cost control across assigned projects.

Accountability

• Responsible for supporting the Technical Director & Lead Technicians in providing an efficient and first-class leading service to Clients
• Accountable for ensuring inspection activities are carried out as per Client’s production requirements for their specified sites and assets
• Responsible for producing final inspection and/or repair reports for specified components
• Evaluate results of test in accordance with applicable specifications where necessary
• Review and advise on equipment needs and ensure equipment is used correctly, safely and is in good working condition
• Accountable for ensuring all operations are carried out in a safe, efficient and cost-effective manner
• Undertake the review of working practices to ensure client needs are fully met
• Responsible for ensuring all safety regulations are followed and Company performance targets in respect of HSE are being met and exceeded
• Be responsible for compliance with the Company’s Quality System on assigned projects
• Accountable for ensuring productivity of operations is maintained at all times, whether working on an individual basis or in a team environment

Requirements

• PCN Level 2 Eddy Current-Wrought Products/Condenser Tubes and welds
• IRIS Experience, preferably using Eddyfi Ectane system
• PCn Level 2 Phased Array
• GWO
• Offshore Survival Certification (BOSIET/FOET)
• Current UKOOA Medical
• MIST
• EBS and XBR

Desired Skills & Experience

• Experience of CUI or alternatively previous experience using Pulsed Eddy Current
• Experience using Silverwing RMS Auto UT Systems
• Competent in using the Olympus Omniscan or similar and performing corrosion mapping with the Olympus HydroForm system

Person Specification

• Degree / technical certification / experience in a relevant subject or acceptable relevant experience
• Proven experience within the energy sector
• Willing and able to travel offshore and overseas, as and when required, at times at very short notice
• Demonstrate excellent and proven client liaison skills

Attributes

• Confident to engage with all levels of the business
• Strong analytical skills coupled with practical, hands on problem solving approach
• Efficient, with good attention to detail
• Willingness to learn from others and share best practice

Other information

Values

• Ingenuity - Proactively explores new ways to enhance customer service and improve processes, ensuring solutions are practical, efficient, and support both team effectiveness and customer experience.
• Excellence - Follows through on commitments and ensures tasks are completed as expected, recognising that reliability builds tryst and supports team and business success.
• Collaboration - Works effectively as part of the team, understanding how their individual contributions drive overall success and help maintain a strong, commercial focused organisation.
• Respect - Communicates with honesty and respect, demonstrating a commitment to the company’s values.
• Accountability - Takes responsibility for setting and managing clear expectations, ensuring customers receive a reliable and professional service while supporting internal teams in delivering on commitments.
• Life Assurance
• 33 days holiday per annum (inclusive of company recognised public holidays) (pro-rated to start date)
• Employee assistant programme offering health and wellbeing via a smartphone app
• Virtual GP and Second Medical Opinion Service is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year