Senior Quality Inspector

A defence client based in Barrow in Furness seeks a CSWIP 3.1 or weld Inspector to work on a contract basis, initially for 12 months but highly likely to be rolling.

Role Description

To work as part of a team to provide weld inspection and supplementary NDE support to the business, specifically on high integrity pipework and structure welding on submarines

- Strong understanding of the end to end process of Radiography principles and applying these to support submarine build.

- Conversant with the Ionising Radiation Regulations 2017 and radiological safety in industrial environments.

Core Activities

- Positive engagement with stakeholders on radiography activities

- Provide support and guidance on the build process throughout a multi-disciplined environment

- Offers advice on radiography best practice activities across submarines

- Highly proficient in the use of radiographic inspection equipment

- Interpreting and applying Gamma and X-ray techniques for compound and site Radiography

- Supporting supplementary surface inspections such as DPI and MPI

- Update and record findings in the quality repositories for report storage

- Support learning and on the job training of S2 radiography inspectors

- Carrys out routine maintenance and functional checks on processing equipment and supports calibration of equipment

- Carrys out daily function and safety checks on Radiography enclosures

- Input on radiation protection discussions with colleagues in the department

- Be part of a contingency team for radiation contingency plans

• Key Accountabilities

- Accurately report on findings and record all information within various reporting platforms in BAE systems

- Ensure own personal certification (PCN/CSWIP) is kept up to date for consistent inspection flow

- Applying and Inputting on existing Radiographic Techniques IAW with governing standards

- Works closely with supporting shifts to ensure smooth transition of workflow

- Drives improvement and delivers radiography best practice with positive engagement

- Supports the implementation of Zero Defect Culture/Right First Time across submarines

- Liaison with third party auditors such as HSE, LRQA, ONR & EA

- Support Quality Investigations within submarines

- Fully understand company vision, strategic aims & objectives.

- Demonstrate and inspire core business behaviours at all times.

Qualifications

CSWIP/PCN Weld Inspection

- PCN Level 2 in RT welds with ARS

- PCN Level 2 in DPI

- Interpretation experience

- PCN Level 2 in MT / CR/ U.T 31 & 3.2 Desirable

- PCN / CSWIP Weld inspection Desirable

- Knowledge and experience of X-ray and Gamma Ray (iridium/Selenium) Techniques.

- Strong Safety cultured way of thinking

- Strong problem solving skills to produce innovative solutions

- Ability to collect, interpret, analyse and report data

- IT competent to operate typical Microsoft Office applications, SAP and Teamcenter

- Curiosity and tenacity to explore beyond the immediate circumstances to identify further improvements

- Working at height in submarines and in confined spaces

- Reactor safety (desirable)

Security Requirements
- The role is subject to full Security Clearance (SC) with no caveats. Due to the specialist nature of the role, it is expected that the individual may need to view confidential material subject to “UK Eyes Only” and therefore the vacancy is only available to UK nationals only.