Tube Inspector

Glacier Energy; Dunfermline; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Life Assurance

33 days holiday per annum

Employee assistant programme

Virtual GP and Second Medical Opinion

Job summary

Glacier Energy Inspection Services is seeking an experienced Tube Inspector specializing in Eddy Current Tube Testing (ECT) and IRIS. The role involves performing NDT on tube bundles, identifying defects, and reporting findings accurately on client sites, including outages.

Responsibilities include setting up and calibrating ECT/IRIS equipment, interpreting data, and producing clear reports with recommendations.

Qualifications

• Proven hands-on experience carrying out Eddy Current Tube Testing (ECT) – essential.
• Proven hands-on experience carrying out IRIS inspections – essential.
• Valid PCN/ICNDT (or equivalent) certification in ECT.
• Valid PCN/ICNDT (or equivalent) certification in IRIS.
• Valid UT Level 3.1 and 3.2 certification.
• Valid MPI certification.
• Valid DPI certification.
• Experience in power generation, petrochemical, oil & gas or similar heavy industry environments.
• Experience on client sites, including outages/shutdowns, under time pressure.
• Strong understanding of industry codes and standards with accurate reporting.

Responsibilities

• Carry out Eddy Current Tube Testing (ECT) on heat exchangers, boilers, condensers and other tubed plant.
• Perform IRIS examinations to detect wall thinning, corrosion and mechanical damage.
• Set up, calibrate and operate ECT and IRIS equipment per manufacturer and procedures.
• Interpret and analyse inspection data to identify and classify tube defects.
• Compile clear inspection reports with defect mapping and recommendations.
• Apply UT, MPI and DPI techniques as required across broader plant scopes.
• Ensure compliance with codes, standards and client specifications.
• Maintain and calibrate inspection equipment; report faults promptly.
• Follow site health, safety, and environmental procedures including permit-to-work.
• Liaise professionally with clients and Glacier Energy management on findings.

Skills

Eddy Current Testing (ECT)

IRIS inspections

PCN/ICNDT ECT

PCN/ICNDT IRIS

UT Level 3.1/3.2

MPI

DPI

Outage/site experience

Client liaison

Education

PCN/ICNDT ECT certification

PCN/ICNDT IRIS certification

UT Level 3.1 / 3.2

MPI certification

DPI certification

Job description

Location: On site / Unit 3, 24 Fairykirk Rd, Rosyth, Dunfermline KY11 2QQ
job type: Permanent / Full-time
Sector and subsector: Engineering | General
Salary: Competitive salary

Job Purpose

Glacier Energy Inspection Services is seeking an experienced Tube Inspector specialising in Eddy Current Tube Testing (ECT) and IRIS. The successful candidate will carry out NDT on tube bundles, identify defects, and report findings accurately, working confidently on client sites, including outages/shutdowns.

Accountability

• Carry out Eddy Current Tube Testing (ECT) on heat exchangers, boilers, condensers and other tubed plant
• Perform IRIS (Internal Rotary Inspection System) examinations to detect wall thinning, corrosion and mechanical damage
• Set up, calibrate and operate ECT and IRIS equipment in accordance with manufacturer and procedural requirements
• Interpret and analyse inspection data accurately to identify and classify tube defects
• Compile clear, accurate and timely inspection reports for clients, including defect mapping and recommendations
• Apply UT, MPI and DPI techniques as required across broader plant and asset inspection scopes
• Ensure all inspection activity is carried out in compliance with relevant codes, standards and client specifications
• Maintain and care for inspection equipment, reporting any faults or calibration issues promptly
• Follow all site-specific health, safety and environmental procedures, including permit-to-work systems
• Liaise professionally with clients, site personnel and Glacier Energy management on inspection progress and findings

Requirements

• Proven hands-on experience carrying out Eddy Current Tube Testing (ECT) – essential
• Proven hands-on experience carrying out IRIS inspections – essential
• Valid PCN/ICNDT (or equivalent) certification in ECT
• Valid PCN/ICNDT (or equivalent) certification in IRIS
• Valid UT Level 3.1 and 3.2 certification
• Valid MPI (Magnetic Particle Inspection) certification
• Valid DPI (Dye Penetrant Inspection) certification
• Experience working within power generation, petrochemical, oil & gas or similar heavy industry environments
• Experience working on client sites, including outages/shutdowns, with the ability to work under time pressure
• Strong understanding of relevant industry codes and standards, with a good track record of accurate, defect-free reporting

Ingenuity - Promotes a culture of innovation, focusing on strategies that boost profitability while aligning with the organisation’s overarching goals and stakeholder needs.

Excellence - Drives a culture of reliable delivery, making sure the organisation meets customer needs in a consistent and timely manner.

Collaboration - Encourages colleagues to work together, ensuring the team supports eachother to consistently meet and exceed operational standards.

Respect - Encourages building strong relationships and gaining a clear understanding of commercial requirements, ensuring that all actions and decisions support both internal and external goals.

Accountability - Creates a culture of clear and realistic expectations, ensuring that commitments to customers are set and met with integrity and reliability.

• Life Assurance
• 33 days holiday per annum (inclusive of company recognised public holidays) (pro-rated to start date)
• Employee assistant programme offering health and wellbeing via a smartphone app
• Virtual GP and Second Medical Opinion Service is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year