
Non Destructive Test Engineer (NDT)
Risktec Solutions • Derby, England, United Kingdom
Role & seniority: Non Destructive Test (NDT) Engineer, mid to senior level, permanent position within Asset Integrity Management.
Stack/tools: NDT methods: magnetic particle testing (MT), penetrant testing (PT), ultrasonic testing (UT) of welds; phased array UT and TOFD (advantageous); PCN Level 2 required; report writing and inspection coordination; cost estimation and project management awareness.
Top 3 responsibilities
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Conduct site inspections of plant components, focusing on steam and water pressure parts (new and in-service degradation).
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Coordinate and/or supervise outage inspection activities; liaise with clients and stakeholders.
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Produce high-quality inspection reports; review/authorize reports as qualified; assist in estimating and managing project costs.
Must-have skills
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PCN Level 2 in MT/PT/UT weld testing (minimum); strong practical NDT experience in pressure systems.
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Knowledge of damage/degradation mechanisms in pressure parts; experience in conventional power or clean energy sectors (CCGT, Biomass, EFW).
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Ability to travel domestically and internationally; capable of site-based inspections and outage support.
Nice-to-haves
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PCN Level 2 in phased array UT and/or TOFD; PCN Level 3 in any testing method.
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Experience coordinating outages and managing client/stakeholder communications.
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Project management experience; NEBOSH General Certificate.
Location & work type: Derby, UK; permanent, full-time role with travel re
Full Description
Non Destructive Test Engineer (NDT)
Background 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 2D 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.
- Project management experience.
- NEBOSH General Certificate.
Rewards
- A competitive package of salary and benefits is offered for permanent staff this includes the following.
- Profit Share
- Pension (7.5% company contribution)
- Life Assurance
- Permanent Health Insurance
- Private Medical Insurance
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Flexible Leave
- Flexible Working
- Employee Discounts
- Salary Sacrifice Options
- Professional and Postgraduate Training
- Professional Subscriptions
- Skills Training