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Testia Ltd - NDT Consultant Engineer

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Job Description

Job Description:

We are currently looking for:

Testia Ltd - NDT Consultant Engineer

Location: Wales

Contract: Full time, 37.5 hours per week

The remit of the role is to act as an NDT expert, supporting the operations by providing Level 2 NDT Inspection, technique development, technology development, Level 3 services, equipment demonstrations/sales and occasional training activities.

Duties

  • Deliver NDT Level 2 inspection work at Testia Ltd and customer locations
  • Provide NDT Level 3 and Responsible Level 3 support to our internal and external customers
  • Perform NDT technique development and procedure development oversight and sign off
  • Undertake and support the development of bespoke and novel NDT solutions
  • Lead the uptake of advanced equipment and methods such as Eddy Current Array , Adva nced Phased array (FMC/TFM, etc), inspection automation and similar technologies
  • Perform the function of horizon scanning for future technology and applications in NDT
  • Perform the role of consultant advisor to peers, leadership team and customers in the application of new NDT technologies and techniques
  • Lead the development of research and consultancy opportunities, liaising with current and new customers to generate new opportunities
  • Support the sales and business development functions in the development of materials supporting bid opportunities
  • Identify opportunities for new business through liaison with your own network and planning attendance at Trade Shows and Conferences
  • Provide occasional support for Testia’s Training School (potentially performing the role of examiner by mutual agreement with training provided to support this)
  • Undertake self development and the development of others for the benefit of the business


Key Criteria

  • PCN and/or EN4179 Level 2 in four of the following methods: Ultrasonic Testing, Ultrasonic Phased Array Inspection, Magnetic Particle Inspection, Penetrant Testing, Eddy Current or Radiography
  • Demonstrable experience of in-service/ manufacturing inspection
  • Familiarity with working to occasional tight deadlines, working flexibly to overcome challenges faced in daily operations
  • A self-motivated problem solver with a ‘can-do’ attitude
  • Organised and professional in approach with an understanding of the Organisation’s position and needs
  • Ability to work under own supervision, coordinating own travel, workload and deliverables
  • Ability to function as part of a high performing team
  • Experience in the inspection of metallic and composite components
  • Ability and interest to develop additional Level 3 capabilities in support of role maturity
  • Full, clean, UK driving licence class B
  • Ability to travel within the UK at reasonable notice for weekly work at customer sites
  • Ability and willingness to support EN4179/PCN training on occasions of high demand
  • Fluent in English, both written and spoken
  • Ability to attain Security Clearance (SC)


Desirable Criteria

  • EN4179 and/or PCN Level 3 in one or more methods
  • Project management experience and qualifications
  • Management or team leadership experience
  • Interest and ability to work overseas for extended periods (up to 1 month)


Benefits

  • Flexible working hours (flexi-time)
  • 25 days holidays + bank holidays with the option to purchase up to an additional 1 week
  • Pension scheme
  • Discount shopping


Contract:

Interviews: January

Start date: March

Salary: circu £50,000 dependent on experience

Are you interested in a varied job in a motivated team? Then we look forward to receiving your application via our Workday system.

This job requires an awareness of any potential compliance risks and a commitment to act with integrity, as the foundation for the Company’s success, reputation and sustainable growth.

Company:
Testia Limited

Contract Type:
Permanent
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Experience Level:
Professional

Job Family:
Quality Inspection

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Company benefits

Open to part-time employees
Open to job sharing
Annual bonus
Enhanced maternity leave
Open to compressed hours
Accrued annual leave
Sabbaticals
Enhanced sick pay
Adoption leave
Health insurance
Enhanced paternity leave
Family health insurance
Complimentary Medical Services
Referral bonus
Bike parking
Cycle to work scheme
On-site gym
Teambuilding days
In house training
Employee discounts

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