Senior Multi-Disciplined NDT Technician

• Carry out a range of non-destructive testing (NDT) inspection techniques on components, pipework and structural assemblies, etc, in order to establish acceptability to specification.
  
  

Duties and responsibilities:

• Carry out the most effective NDT techniques on components requiring inspection
• Ensure that the work area is safe to carry out NDT activities
• Carry out risk assessments/Take 2 as required
• Ensure NDT equipment function tests are performed according to the procedure and any faulty equipment is detailed back to the supervisor
• Ensure inspection is carried out within the parameters of the applicable specification
• Evaluate the results of the test in accordance with the applicable specification
• Carry out work in a timely and efficient manner in order to meet deadlines, changing priorities when the situation requires
• Carry out work in accordance with the company’s operating procedures and statutory/client specifications and requirements
• Produce a clear and concise report detailing the methods, results and all findings, noting any applicable limitations or test restrictions
• Ensure any areas of high density are communicated to supervision
• Undertake any other duties of a reasonable nature as required by supervision or management
• Carry out work in accordance with the company’s health, safety, environmental and quality systems.
  
  

Qualifications:
To perform this job well, the successful candidate must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• PCN Level 2 ultrasonics 3.1 and 3.2 and/or SNT Level 2 thickness lamination and corrosion monitoring
• PCN/SNT Level 2 liquid penetrant
• PCN/SNT Level 2 magnetic particle or both
• Positive material identification (PMI)
• Hardness testing
• Five years’ experience
• Full UK driving licence.

Desired:

• Rope access: Industrial Rope Access Trade Association (IRATA) Level 1, 2 or 3
• American Society for Nondestructive Testing (ASNT) ultrasonic thickness corrosion monitoring
• Hardness testing
• Flexible approach, team player and good communication skills
• Excellent organisation and interpersonal skills
• Eye test
• Further NDT qualifications
• GCSE/standard grade pass in English, maths and science.

Knowledge, skills, abilities and other characteristics:

• Technical skills: assesses own strengths and weaknesses; pursues training and development opportunities; strives to continuously build knowledge and skills; and shares expertise with others
• Customer service: manages difficult or emotional customer situations; responds promptly to customer needs; solicits customer feedback to improve service; responds to requests for service and assistance; and meets commitments
• Interpersonal skills: focuses on solving conflict, not blaming; maintains confidentiality; listens to others without interrupting; keeps emotions under control; remains open to the ideas of others and tries new things
• Oral communication: speaks clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations; listens and gets clarification; responds well to questions; demonstrates group presentation skills; and participates in meetings
• Written communication: writes clearly and informatively; edits work for spelling and grammar; varies writing style to meet needs; presents numerical data effectively; and is able to read and interpret written information
• Teamwork: balances team and individual responsibilities; exhibits objectivity and openness to the views of others; provides and welcomes feedback; contributes to building a positive team spirit; puts the success of the team above own interests; able to build morale and group commitments to goals and objectives; and supports everyone’s efforts to succeed
• Language skills: ability to read, analyse and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures or governmental regulations; write reports, business correspondence and procedure manuals; and effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers and the general public
• Mathematical skills: ability to work with mathematical concepts such as fundamentals of plane and solid geometry and trigonometry; and apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios and proportions to practical situations
• Reasoning ability: solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardisation exists; and interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram or schedule form
• Computer skills: to perform this job successfully, the candidate should have complete knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel and PeopleSoft.