CAT 3 Inspection Engineer

TÜV Rheinland Solutions; Tees Valley; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus scheme

Health insurance

Pension

25 days holiday

Job summary

TÜV Rheinland Solutions is recruiting a CAT 3 Inspection Engineer to cover the Northeast of the UK. The role focuses on inspecting pressurised static equipment such as vessels, tanks, and piping to meet regulatory and client requirements.

The suitable candidate will have a Mechanical Engineering background, 5+ years in a relevant discipline, and familiarity with NDT techniques. UKAS category 3 accreditation experience is highly valued.

Qualifications

• Trained/qualified in a relevant engineering discipline, engineering Technician status desirable.
• Minimum 5 years in a relevant discipline (mechanical technician).
• Mechanical engineering background.
• Experience in Chemical and/or Oil & Gas sectors.
• Understanding of engineering principles.
• Good interpersonal skills; capable of working independently.
• Appreciation of pressure equipment and NDT techniques.

Responsibilities

• Inspect pressurised static equipment (vessels, tanks, piping, relief devices) to meet regulatory and client requirements.
• Apply UKAS category 3 standards in inspections and reporting.
• Collaborate with clients and teams to ensure compliance and safety.
• Contribute to continuous training and development in inspection techniques.

Skills

Cat 3 inspection

5+ years experience

Mechanical engineering

NDT experience

Pressure equipment awareness

Interpersonal skills

Independent working

Education

Engineering qualification

Job description

We are currently recruiting for a CAT 3 Inspection Engineer to cover the Northeast.

The role will focus on the Inspection of pressurised static equipment e.g. vessels, tanks, piping, relief devices, to meet regulatory and client requirements

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

• Trained/qualified in a relevant engineering discipline., engineering Technician status desirable.
• 5 years of experience working within a relevant engineering discipline e.g. mechanical technician.
• Mechanical Engineering background.
• Experience in the Chemical and /or Oil & Gas sectors
• Understanding of engineering principals.
• Good interpersonal skills, and the capability to work independently.
• Appreciation of pressure equipment
• Experience / appreciation of non-destructive examination techniques (NDT)

Successful applicants must meet the UKAS definition for category 3 inspection engineers as seen below:

Category 3. Engineering Technician as defined by Engineering Council or equivalent (e.g. Appropriate ONC with relevant experience, NVQ Level III) having a minimum of 5 years’ experience within a relevant discipline of which at least one year shall have been spent working within an engineering discipline associated with the in-service inspection of pressure systems.

What can we offer?

• Standard hours Monday to Friday 40 hours per week. Overtime available.
• Bonus Scheme based on Company Profits and Personal Targets.
• Excellent Health and life insurance, Group Income Protection, Pension, 25 days holiday.
• Permanent full-time position, flexible working.
• Accredited training to internationally recognised engineering appointment.
• Career progression opportunities with structured development.
• Opportunities to work in many sectors of UK industry.

Your future career prospects look good

We offer comprehensive training, flexible working, and a great pay and benefits package.

If you contribute your experience to us in the future, you will experience a surprisingly broad spectrum of national and international challenges, all of which are associated with safety, efficiency, and sustainability.

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)