Inspection Technician

Inspection Technician- Aberdeen The Role Responsible for the completion of statutory thorough examinations of lifting equipment, NDT inspections, load testing & use of harnesses for working at height as required if trained to do so. Ability to successfully deliver works as part of a team or individually, maintaining good communications with both clients & colleagues & within agreed timescales. Responsibilities Carry out statutory thorough examinations on lifting equipment in accordance with all relevant standards, utilizing Rope Access techniques when required. Perform NDT works where qualified & as required, in accordance with all relevant standards. Carry out load testing utilizing test rig, known weights or water bags as required, in line with company or client procedures. Only carry out inspections & testing of equipment within assigned competencies & qualifications. Successfully support or lead inspection scopes as required, liaising with the customer & company office staff. Create all job specific documents as required & submit in a timely manner, ensuring details are correct & are signed by client. Manifesting of company equipment, including reporting of any damaged or missing items & preparation of goods for backload. To report on the condition of all inspected items through visual or NDT methods using the reporting system in a clear & concise manner, ensuring all details are correct. To formally report all defects/indications found in a timely manner at the end of each shift; Or where the defect poses an immediate danger, verbally report immediately with follow up formal written report. Prepare on site risk assessments & raise required permits prior to commencing work. Requirements Qualifications/Certifications Essential: * MPI – ASNT or PCN L2. Desirable: * LEEA Entry Certificate. * HNC/HND in technical subject, Modern Apprenticeship/NVQ Level 3 in technical subject. * Further LEEA Qualifications. * Further NDT techniques such as ET, UT 3.1/3.2 , 3.8/3.9 & VT – CSWIP or PCN L2. * Wire Rope Inspection/Socketing. * (Proven relevant work experience at a comparable level may be accepted in the absence of formal qualifications at this level). * Full UK Driving licence (licence must allow driving of manual vehicles). Knowledge Essential: * Sound basis of knowledge in a range of Equipment within competence. * Knowledge of all standard NDT practices & repair processes. Desirable: * Knowledge of advanced NDT techniques & their application. Skills & Competencies Essential: * Ability to carry out thorough examinations, load testing & NDT inspections in a methodical & diligent manner. * IT Literate. Desirable: * Working knowledge of all Microsoft programmes. * Working knowledge of Motion Kinetic. * Ability to read design drawings. Experience Essential: * Variety of NDT Work Scopes. * Lifting Equipment Inspections. * Wire Rope Inspection. * Minimum of 1 year spent working within the industry related to lifting equipment & NDT. * General knowledge of lifting equipment & its operating environment. * General knowledge of the application of NDT techniques. Salary- £30-35K