NDT Technician UNDTTN

Oil States Industries; Bathgate; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in Scotland is seeking an experienced NDT Technician to support quality control in manufacturing. The ideal candidate will possess PCN Level 2 certification in manual ultrasonic testing, magnetic particle inspection, and liquid penetrant inspection. Emphasis on maintaining safety standards and adherence to health and safety regulations is crucial. Practical experience in a fabrication environment is essential.

Qualifications

• Practical experience in a fast-paced engineering/fabrication environment.
• Experience working with relevant industry codes and standards.
• Ability to prepare scan plans and NDT records.

Responsibilities

• Maintaining a safe working area according to company policies.
• Preparation of scan plans and NDT records.
• Verification of NDT equipment prior to use.
• Liaising with clients and 3rd party inspectors.

Skills

Manual ultrasonic testing (MUT)

Magnetic particle inspection (MPI)

Liquid penetrant inspection (LPI)

Health and safety procedures

Knowledge of industry codes

Education

PCN Level 2 (or ISO 9712) in MUT, MPI and LPI

Job description

Overview

NDT Technician competent in manual ultrasonic testing (MUT), magnetic particle inspection (MPI) and liquid penetrant inspection (LPI) of welds and components. Certification in MUT of tees, nodes and nozzles is advantageous. It is preferred, but not essential that the successful applicant is qualified in MUT of forgings and visual testing (VT) of welds. The role involves working as part of the quality control team to support fabrication, machining and welding operations in manufacturing and remanufacturing of standard connector products and capital drilling equipment. An understanding of HSE and QA requirements within an engineering organisation is required.

Key Responsibilities

• Maintaining a safe working area and performing tasks in accordance with company policies and procedures.
• Preparation of scan plans.
• Preparation of NDT records all products in accordance with project quality control plans and specifications.
• Accurate reporting of defect size and location including sketches.
• Verification of NDT equipment prior to use.
• Carrying out NDT activities as required.
• Liaising with clients and 3rd party inspectors on a regular basis.
• Maintenance of traceability logs in the fabrication and welding department.

Additional Responsibilities

• Supporting goods-in and final inspection operations when required.
• Uploading completed NDT Reports to the document control system.

Experience

Practical experience in a fast-paced engineering/fabrication environment with working knowledge of health, safety, environmental and quality procedures is essential. Experience working with relevant industry codes and standards such as ASME, Section V and VIII; API 1104 and Spec 16A or BS EN ISO 17640. Experience of using flexible or rigid MPI coils is advantageous.

Qualifications and Certification

Mandatory: Qualified PCN Level 2 (or ISO 9712) in MUT (3.1, 3.2), MPI and LPI.

Advantageous: MUT of forgings, tees, nodes and nozzles

VT: welds (PCN)

Hardness Inspection: King Brinell

Basic understanding of dimensional inspection

Copies of current certificates are required prior to an offer of employment.

QA

• Ensure all QHSE and departmental procedures, policies and work instructions are adhered to.

HSE

• Fulfil responsibilities under the Company Health, Safety and Environmental Policy and ensure so far as is reasonably practicable, the health, safety and welfare of colleagues. In particular give full attention to:
• Risk Assessments/COSHH Assessments and the control measures identified therein.
• Compliance with all HSE warning and information signs and Company assigned PPE requirements.

Fulfil responsibilities with all Company Environmental Initiatives, in particular:

Waste disposal and segregation.