Senior Quality Inspector - Radiography

Due to the security clearance required with this role, we can only accept applications from sole British Nationals

The Umbrella rate quoted above is the Gross Umbrella rate (i.e. the rate we pay to the Umbrella Company inclusive of ALL employment costs). Please note, the rate paid by the Umbrella will be less, as will a Limited Deemed rate or Agency PAYE rate. Please get in touch to discuss the rates via these different payment vehicles.

Job Description

• To work as part of a team to provide Radiography and suplimentery 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 & applying these to support submarine build
• Conversant with the Ionising Radiation Regulations 2017 and radiological safety in industrial environments.

Core Activity

• 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
• Carry's out routine maintenance and functional checks on processing equipment and supports calibration of equipment
• Carry's out daily function and safety checks on Radiography enclosures

Key Accountabllilities

• Carry's out Radiography work in line with department processes, Local Rules, radiation risk assessments and obeys HS&E control measures
• Control of own dosimetry and tracking for radiation safety
• 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
• 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
• Demonstrate and inspire core business behaviours at all times.

Qualifications/Functional Knowledge

• PCN Level 2 in RT welds with minimum BRS
• PCN Level 2 in DPI 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)