Consulting Specialist

JR United Kingdom; Chester; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the nuclear energy sector seeks an NDT Consultant for ongoing projects to provide specialized inspection validation support. This role involves both local and international travel, ensuring high-quality inspection processes are adhered to. With a focus on advanced ultrasonic techniques, the position is tailored for those with strong qualifications and a flexible work approach.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in automated ultrasonic inspections.
• PCN Level 3 in UT or Level 2 with strong experience.
• Knowledge of advanced UT techniques.

Responsibilities

• Witnessing inspection vendors demonstrating NDT equipment and procedures.
• Supervising and marking exams involving ultrasonic data analysis.
• Using advanced ultrasonic techniques to generate digital fingerprints.

Skills

Automated ultrasonic inspections

Advanced UT techniques

Education

PCN Level 3 in UT

Job description

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Location: Walton House, Risley (Warrington) + travel to France, Spain & Germany

Security Clearance: BPSS (minimum required)

We are currently seeking an NDT Consultant to provide ad-hoc support within the Inspection Validation Centre (IVC) in Birchwood, Warrington. This position involves contributing to major Inspection Qualification projects for nuclear energy programmes in the UK and Europe.

Key Information:

• The role is not full-time but will be ongoing over the next two years
• Work will be planned in advance and delivered in week-long blocks
• Some international travel is required (France, Spain, Germany)

Responsibilities:

• Invigilation of Procedure Trials: Witnessing inspection vendors demonstrating NDT equipment and procedures using representative test pieces
• Invigilation of Personnel Trials: Supervising and marking written exams and ultrasonic data analysis exams involving blind automated data
• Fingerprinting Test Pieces: Using advanced ultrasonic techniques (PA / FMC) to generate digital fingerprints of test pieces, including procedure/report writing

Candidate Requirements:

• Proven experience in automated ultrasonic inspections
• PCN Level 3 in UT (Level 2 with strong experience will be considered)
• Knowledge and hands-on experience with advanced UT techniques
• Able to work in Warrington and travel to client sites across Europe
• Security cleared to BPSS level or eligible to obtain clearance
• Able to operate as a contractor outside of IR35