Non Destructive Test Engineer (NDT)

Risktec Solutions; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Risktec Solutions in Derby is searching for experienced NDT Engineers to join the expanding Asset Integrity Management team. The candidates will be crucial in delivering solutions in the Conventional Power and Clean Energy sectors, particularly CCGT and Biomass.

Responsibilities include site inspections, project cost management, and producing inspection reports. Ideal candidates will have PCN Level 2 certifications in multiple testing methods and practical experience in relevant sectors.

Qualifications

• Practical experience in inspecting steam and water pressure parts.
• Experience in conventional power or clean energy sectors.
• Capability to manage project costs effectively.

Responsibilities

• Conduct site visits for plant inspections.
• Supervise inspection activities during outages.
• Produce and review high-quality inspection reports.

Skills

Inspection of plant components

Knowledge of pressure systems

Ultrasonic testing

Damage mechanisms appreciation

Education

PCN Level 2 certification in magnetic particle testing

PCN Level 2 certification in penetrant testing

PCN Level 2 certification in ultrasonic testing

NEBOSH General Certificate

Job description

Risktec Solutions is an established, independent and specialist risk management consulting and training company, and is part of the TÜV Rheinland Group. We assist clients in major hazard industries including oil and gas, clean energy, nuclear and transportation, as well as commercial and public sectors, to manage health, safety, security, environmental and business risk. Our people are high calibre professionals, with a strong focus on meeting clients’ expectations.

We are seeking experienced NDT Engineers with specific pressure systems knowledge to take up positions in its expanding Asset Integrity Management team based in Derby, UK. The successful candidates will play a key role in delivering solutions for our clients. Most of the team’s activities are focused on the Conventional Power and Clean Energy sectors (primarily CCGT, Biomass and Energy from Waste plants).

Duties and responsibilities will include:

• Site visits to carry out plant inspections.
• Coordinating / supervising inspection activities e.g. on outages (depending on qualifications and experience).
• Producing high quality inspection reports.
• Reviewing and authorising inspection reports (depending on qualifications and experience).
• Estimating and managing project costs.
• Maintaining up-to-date knowledge of standards, legislation, good practice, methods and use of appropriate equipment and software.
• The role will involve travel, both within the UK and abroad, to meet project requirements.

Experience:

You should have:

• Good practical experience in the inspection of a range of plant components, in particular steam and water pressure parts (both in the new / as-installed condition and after in-service degradation has taken place).
• An appreciation of the damage / degradation mechanisms that can take place on the components being inspected.
• Working in conventional power or clean energy sectors (primarily CCGT, Biomass and Energy from Waste plants).

It would also be an advantage to have:

• Experience in the ultrasonic testing of branch connections.
• Experience of working on plant outages, including a proven track record in a coordinating / supervisory role for outage inspection activities, including liaison with the client and other key stakeholders.

Required Qualifications:

• As a minimum you must hold PCN Level 2 certification in magnetic particle testing, penetrant testing and ultrasonic testing of welds.
• The following would be a particular advantage:
• Certification to PCN Level 2 in phased array ultrasonic testing and / or TOFD.
• Certification to PCN Level 3 in any testing method.
• NEBOSH General Certificate.

Rewards:

A competitive package of salary and benefits is offered for permanent staff this includes the following.