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
Salary description
£30000.00 - £35000.00 per year