CAT 2 Inspectors

TÜV Rheinland Solutions; Tees Valley; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and life insurance

Group Income Protection

Pension

25 days holiday

Company car on completion of training

Hybrid working

Career progression

Job summary

TÜV Rheinland Solutions is seeking experienced CAT 2 inspectors to join our Industrial team in the UK to inspect pressurised static equipment and provide certified examination services in line with regulatory and client requirements.

The role involves preparing WSEs, carrying out examinations, coordinating NDT providers, evaluating deterioration, and producing clear reports, with opportunities to participate in RBI studies across various sectors.

Qualifications

• HNC or Degree in Mechanical Engineering (or equivalent) and UKAS RG 2 competence.
• Incorporated Engineer status preferred.
• mechanical engineering background with experience in chemical/oil & gas sectors and understanding fabrication/repair of pressure equipment.
• strong written and verbal communication, eye for detail, follow procedures, understand engineering principles.
• can defend difficult decisions and may have people-management experience.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and review Written Schemes of Examination (WSE).
• Define preparation requirements and carry out examinations.
• Perform simple NDT and coordinate external NDT providers for advanced methods.
• Assess deterioration and review design calculations.
• Sentence defects, coordinate repairs and prepare illustrated reports.
• Participate in RBI studies.

Education

HNC or Degree in Mechanical Engineering

UKAS RG 2 competence

Tools

Ultrasonic thickness checks

Magnetic particle testing

Dye penetrant testing

Job description

We are seeking experienced CAT 2 inspectors to join our growing Industrial team to provide Inspection and Certification of pressurised static equipment e.g. vessels, tanks, piping, relief devices, to meet regulatory and client requirements.

You will prepare and review Written Schemes of Examination (WSE), define preparation requirements, and carry out examinations in accordance with these schemes. The role includes performing simple NDT (e.g. ultrasonic thickness checks, magnetic particle and dye penetrant testing), coordinating external NDT providers for more extensive or specialist methods, assessing deterioration, reviewing design calculations, sentencing defects, coordinating repairs, and preparing clear, illustrated reports. You will also participate in Risk Based Inspection (RBI) studies.

Background

TÜV Rheinland Solutions is an established and specialist risk management consulting, inspection and training company, and is part of the TÜV Rheinland Group. We help clients to manage health, safety, security, environmental (HSSE) and business risk in sectors where the impact of loss is high.

Our people are high calibre and motivated professionals, with a clear focus on meeting clients’ expectations. Our principal office is in Warrington, with other UK Offices in Aberdeen, Bristol, Derby, Edinburgh, Falkirk, Glasgow, Great Yarmouth, London and Stockton. We also have international offices in key locations in Europe, Middle East, South East Asia and North America. Our activities are supported by a comprehensive network of TÜV Rheinland offices and local representatives in other regions around the world. We are privileged to have many of the world’s best companies as clients in many sectors, including oil, gas and chemical, nuclear and defence, transport and renewables. We have delivered over 13,000 projects to over 1,800 clients in over 80 countries.

Requirements: -

• You have an HNC or Degree in Mechanical Engineering (or equivalent) and UKAS RG 2 competence for in‑service inspection of pressure systems.
• Ideally, you hold or are working towards Incorporated Engineer status,
• have a mechanical engineering background with experience in the chemical and/or oil and gas sector, and understand fabrication and repair of pressure equipment as well as non‑destructive examination techniques.
• You communicate well in writing and verbally, have a strong eye for detail, follow procedures accurately, understand engineering principles,
• can make and defend difficult decisions, work effectively with others, and preferably bring some people‑management experience.

Successful applicants must meet the UKAS definition for category 2 inspection engineers as seen below:

Category 2. Incorporated Engineer as defined by Engineering Council or equivalent (e.g. appropriate HNC with relevant experience, (vocational qualification level 4) including at least 5 years’ experience within a relevant engineering discipline of which at least one year shall have been spent working within an engineering discipline associated with the relevant field of inspection.

What can we offer?

• Standard hours Monday to Friday 40 hours per week. Overtime available.
• Excellent Health and life insurance, Group Income Protection, Pension, 25 days holiday.
• Permanent full-time position, office, client site, and home based – hybrid working.
• Accredited training to internationally recognised engineering appointment.
• Company car on completion of training and appointment
• Career progression opportunities with structured development.
• Opportunities to work in many sectors of UK industry.

NB – (please note that UK security clearance is very difficult to achieve within the timescales for non UK nationals, and you will subject to a screening process prior to interview to ensure that you meet the security clearance criteria