Independent Consultants

Level X NDT provides training and consultancy for non-destructive testing using electromagnetic, ultrasonic, terahertz and shearography methods, along with related engineering and marketing support services.It assists companies in the industry with business development of both applications and markets.It can assist with selection of approach and equipment to solve a particular issue and with the implementation of that solution.It also provides training and approval for inspection of aluminothermic rail welds in accordance with TFL-PR0126.

Strong and lasting relationship with clients based on trust and integrity. Focus on getting the best out of systems, practices and techniques. 

Nuclear and aerospace, welds, bonds, composites

PCN UT L3, MIPS/GUIDE L2

Phased array expertise, focal law calculations, FMC/TFM

Fluent French, technical translations, client facing, RCC-M

Inspection design, implementation, optimisation and documentation

Auto UT, system integration, interfacing and software design 

PeakNDT micropulse systems

Utex Inspectionware specialist

Technical justifications and mathematical modelling (CIVA, FEA)

Technical audits, inspection validations and qualifications (ENIQ)

Legacy systems – replacement and upgrades.

BSc (Hons) (NDT) AQI LEP MIweld.

Holds ASNT, PCN and RR Level 3 certification in the following NDT methods: MT, PT, RT, UT, VT, EC, IR.

Quality auditing special processes.

Training for welding inspection. RWC – responsible welding coodinator (validated and designed to meet the requirements of BS EN 1090-1 to -3 and BS EN ISO 14731 syllabuses).

Courses: magnetic particle inspection, visual NDT concept of methods and overview, including basic introduction to infrared/thermal imaging surveys. Welding and aerial inspection and surveys by professional licensed drone operators.

Welding consultancy: currently specialising in the CE mark requirements for structural steel – system implementation to 1090 and the welding requirements to gain accreditation to execution class 1 through to 4. Procedure review.

Consultancy for the aerospace, founding, structural steel, precision engineering and oil & gas industries. External Level 3 services in NDT materials evaluation and preventative maintenance (vibration, infrared and oil analysis).

Consultancy services are provided to and for a wide range of companies who need to meet customer, prime contractor and international/national specifications.

Works and advises as an NDT Level 3 consultant. Call to discuss – here to help, advise and build long-term partnerships.

Automated ultrasonic testing (AUT), steel catenary riser, ECA, audits, qualification, tender evaluation, AUT specification, metallurgical analysis, remote audit, AUT of austenitic materials, digital radiography, automated digital radiographic interpretation and radiographic flaw sizing.

PCN Level 3: UT, MT, PT, VT.
ASNT Level III: UT, MT, PT.

Gary has a BSc in metallurgy and is registered as a Chartered Engineer.
He holds both ASNT and PCN Level 3 certification in the following NDT methods: ET, MT, PT, RT, UT and VT.
Involved in writing NDT procedures for the above NDT methods.
Nadcap lead auditor.
Consultancy services to the aerospace industry, including Outside Agency Level 3 services in NDT and materials evaluation.
Consultancy services are provided to advise a range of companies that need to meet customer, prime contractor and international/national specifications.
He works as the nominated ASNT NDT Level 3 consultant with several suppliers with ASME 'N' and 'U' stamp approval and assists companies needing to gain ASME approval.
Gary sits on several BINDT committees, including MQ&E.

ASTM Committee E07 Member – 1977051. Working with the E07 committee to maintain and upgrade testing standards to meet with new legislation. BS EN ISO 9712 NDT Level 3. Nadcap AC7114, ISO 17025:2017, ISO 9001:2015 and AS9100D Internal System Auditing. 

Specialist in integrity management, plant inspection and advanced NDT techniques, including the following: plant inspection, pulsed eddy current (PEC), long-range ultrasonics (LRUT), ACFM (subsea and topside), corrosion mapping and monitoring, TOFD and phased array.
Specialist in offshore structures and FPSO inspection.

Dr Georgiou offers consultancy in a range of NDT, scientific and mathematical-related areas, in particular:

NDT in the power industries (nuclear and non-nuclear)

Inspection qualification (for example ENIQ)

NDT in the aviation industries

Research into NDT methods of exotic materials

Mathematical modelling in acoustics, fluid dynamics and NDT methods (for example ultrasound, thermography and radiography)

Probabilistic methods in NDT

Assessment of NDT standards (for example BSI, CEN, ASME and ASTM)

Project development and management

Independent reviews

Post-graduate supervision and post-graduate examining

Teaching of mathematics (Key Stages, GCSE, GCE and Degree).

PCN/ASNT Level 3/III.

ASNT, EN 4179/NAS 410 and PCN Level 3 in RT, UT, ET, VT, PT and MT.
Provision of Outside Agency Level 3 services in NDT and material evaluation, including hardness, conductivity, acid etch of steels and tensile and anodic flaw detection of aluminium alloys.

EngTech, MInstNDT, LEP
PCN Level 3
EN 4179/NAS 410 Level 3
Rolls-Royce plc NDT Level 3
Pratt & Whitney NDT Level 3
Pratt & Whitney Blue Etch Anodise Level 3
BAE Systems NDT Level 3
PCN Level 2
EN 4179/NAS 410 Level 2
Cert Ed
 
Consultancy services to the aerospace industry, including Outside Agency Level 3 services in NDT, materials evaluation and chemical processing.

Summary of experience:
25 years of aviation and aerospace experience.
Technical Manager, NDT Manager, Company Nominated NDT Level 3, Nadcap-NDT and chemical processing, auditing, technical consultancy, project management and a wide range of experience in various airline/aerospace manufacturing companies.
Departments: Quality Control/QA, chemical processing, line/base maintenance, airframe, engine overhauls, NDT inspections, evaluation and set-up of new NDT establishments/approvals/auditing.

Josh has a BSc in Non-Destructive Testing and is registered as an Incorporated Engineer. He offers consultancy and Authorised Independent Outside Agency Level III services in NDT, training in traditional and advanced NDT methods and programme building and auditing services. He has 20 years' experience in military and civilian industries, in the sectors of aerospace and oil & gas.

Specialties:

ASNT NDT Level III ET, MT, PT, RT, UT, VT (#242816)

Non-Destructive Testing Level III ACFM, PAUT, AUT, CR/DR

Non-Destructive Testing Level II MFL, LT, IR

IRRSP Combo Radiographic Isotopes, X-Ray (#242816)

DCBC Surface Supplied Supervisor / Air Diver

AWS Certified Welding Inspector (15051721)

AWS Certified Welder (SMAW / FCAW 6GR)

Underwater Welder Certification (4-5F)

IRATA Level I (Rope Access)

HAZWOPPER

EMI ICS-200/ NIMS-700

Specialist in conventional and advanced NDT techniques. Forth Inspection Service Ltd offers a range of NDT Level 3 services, in particular:

NDT Level 3 consultancy

Conventional NDT procedure development

Phased array validation and procedure development

TOFD validation and procedure development

Digital radiography validation and procedure development

Quality/technical auditing services.

Mr J F Knowles CEng, CMarEng, Fellow InstNDT, Fellow ASNT is a Level 3 NDT professional offering technical support and development of NDT methods and solutions.
NDT auditor and verification of NDT activities.
Industry sectors include nuclear, offshore, pipelines, power generation and wind.
NDT inspection solutions and (LGWPA) phased array imaging interpretation and analysis.
Technique development and procedure writing.
NNB/EDF/RCC-M familiar.

Advice and support in the following vacuum technology areas:

Vacuum system design for helium mass spectrometry leak detector (HMSLD) testing.

Generation of HMSLD leak testing specifications.

Vacuum equipment selection.

General vacuum questions/problem solving.

Hands-on HMSLD testing support.

Low-temperature (cryogenic) facilities and systems (plant,
cryostats, etc).

Training and certification consultant for programmes including PCN – BS EN ISO 9712 and employer-based programmes using EN 4179, NAS 410, SNT-TC-1A and purchaser requirements. Advice on certification issues, company written practices, etc, and advice to NDT personnel considering Level 3 examinations.

BINDT President 2011 and 2012. MBE 2014.

Advice on differing inspection methods. Areas of work include constructional welding, welding inspection in MMA, MIG/MAG and plasma arc welding utilising robotic welding. Offshore integrity (quality assurance/quality control) engineering. API 570/653 pressure equipment inspection.

ASNT Level III: MT, PT, UT.

ASNT Level III, UT, MT, PT, T.

Consultant Engineer – NDT Level 3.
Specialist in NDT and welding inspection training and certification – PCN and ASNT.
BINDT-approved lecturer/trainer and PCN examiner.
QA/QC auditor – NDT and welding.
PCN Level 3: UT, RT, MT, PT, WI.
PCN Level 2: TOFD, phased array.
ASNT Level III: UT, RT, MT.
CSWIP 3.2 Senior Welding Inspector.
 

Provision of quality management systems to the oil & gas industries, including in-depth auditing and specialised inspections.

Middle East: PO Box 11465, Manama, State of Bahrain, Arabian Gulf
Tel/Fax: +973 601467
Email: scholes@batelco.com.bh

NDE Level III, training and certification, QA (ISO 9000) management consultancy, vendor and third-party inspections, manpower and equipment supply.

Independent building consultant:

Building investigations

Structural defects

Materials testing

Leakage investigation

Concrete testing

Troubleshooting

Failure investigations

Asbestos surveys.

  

Also:
terry_shields@hotmail.com

BSc, IEng, MInstNDT, MWeldI, MIMechE
PCN and CSWIP Level 3: PT, MT
PCN Level 2: PT, MT
ACCP Level 2: VT
AWS – Welding Inspector
IIW – International Welding Technologist
ISO 3834 Assessor
A1 Assessor.

Skilled in NDT training, procedure writing, welding procedure qualification tests, mechanical testing, marine and tank surveys and maintaining and managing an NDT company. Available for consultancy, vendor and third-party inspections, including material verification and QA, supervision of test facilities and personnel. Internal Auditor for ISO 17020 and ISO 3834. EAL A1 Assessor.

Specialist areas of expertise include: inspection qualification, including preparation/review of TJs and preparation of experimental reports, preparation/review of inspection procedures, personnel training and certification (ISO/ASNT), risk-based inspection, manual/automated UT, including TOFD and phased array techniques, auditing and project management.

CEng MInstNDT LEP.
PCN and ASNT Level 3 (UT).
 

PCN Level 3: UT welds, UT wrought products, RT welds, MT, PT, VT.
ASNT NDT Level III: UT, RT, MT, PT, VT.

Chartered Radiological Protection Professional (CRadP).
Chartered Quality Professional (CQP).
NDT procedure and/or technique writing, reviewing and/or approving.
ASME 'U', 'S' Stamp services, etc (ASME BPV Certification Programme).
NDT and quality management consultancy.

ASNT NDT Level III: RT, MT, PT.
ASNT ID 75361.
Outside Agency Level III Services.
Training and certification consultant/lecturer.
Internal auditor.
Extensive experience in computed radiography, including training and using CR for corrosion under insulation inspection.

NDT methods: LP, E1, R, U1, U2, O1, Z.
PCN Level 3: UT, MT, PT.
ASNT Level III: UT, MT, PT, RT.

Complete solutions to difficult ultrasonic inspection problems – welding sector, composites and aerospace. Conventional UT, TOFD, phased array and modelling.

NAS 410/EN 4179/ASNT and PCN Level 3.
Training and consultancy services to the aerospace and general engineering industries. Manager of Lavender International Outside Agency Level 3 services and Responsible Level 3 for NDT and material evaluation.
Rolls-Royce, BAE Systems, Airbus, Boeing, Honeywell and Leonardo approved.