QA/QC Inspector

Talascend International; Reading; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading inspection service company in Reading seeks experienced QC Inspectors responsible for quality control and weld inspection within the nuclear industry. Candidates should have a strong understanding of UK inspection requirements and a minimum of 5 years of relevant experience. Key qualifications include CSWIP certification and knowledge of manufacturing processes. This role offers an opportunity to develop relationships with diverse stakeholders in a challenging environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years’ experience inspecting welded fabrications.
• Understanding of manufacturing techniques and processes.
• Ability to learn nuclear and conventional codes.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain relationships with internal and external customers.
• Deliver independent inspection and quality control services.
• Review fabrication and manufacturing documentation.

Skills

Good working knowledge of UK inspection requirements

Strong technical writing and communication skills

Experience managing stakeholders

Proactive and self-motivated approach

Education

CSWIP 3.1 / 3.2 or equivalent

HNC / HND in an Engineering Discipline

At least one PCN Level II certification

Job description

QC Inspectors are responsible for providing independent Quality Control and weld inspection services across a range of nuclear mechanical and electrical disciplines. Services are delivered at vendors’, potential vendors’, or other participating entities’ premises and locations within the defined geographical areas.

Main Duties and Responsibilities

Develop and maintain excellent working relationships with both internal and external customers.

Deliver independent inspection and quality control services at operating sites and vendor premises relating to new equipment in manufacture, fabrication, and construction.

Inspect equipment ranging from Class 1 nuclear pressure equipment to items manufactured and installed to conventional codes, standards, and regulations.

Review fabrication and manufacturing documentation within delegated authority levels, including:

• Quality Plans
• Inspection and Test Plans (ITPs)
• Fabrication and manufacturing procedures
• Welding procedures
• NDE procedures
• Compilation and review of Life Time Quality Records (LTQRs)

Knowledge and Skills

Good working knowledge of UK inspection requirements within the nuclear industry, or transferable experience from another high-hazard industry.

Experience and understanding, or the ability to learn, nuclear and conventional codes and standards relating to pressure equipment and pressure systems, including:

• EN 13445
• EN 13480
• PD 5500
• ASME Section VIII
• Associated materials, welding, and NDE standards

Demonstrated proactive and self-motivated approach to both technical and non-technical work.

Experience managing a wide range of stakeholders, with a proven ability to influence and negotiate effectively, particularly in technical inspection discussions.

Strong technical writing and communication skills.

Good working knowledge of customer quality requirements.

Good working knowledge and application of ISO 9001.

Good understanding of manufacturing techniques and processes.

Minimum of 5 years’ experience inspecting welded fabrications and manufactured equipment for nuclear and conventional power generation applications.

Sound understanding of, and where necessary qualifications in, materials, welding, and NDE techniques.

Qualifications Required

• CSWIP 3.1 / 3.2 or equivalent
• HNC / HND in an Engineering Discipline (preferred)
• At least one PCN Level II certification in a related NDT method (MPI, DPI, Radiographic Interpretation, or UT)