QA/QC Inspector
- Location:
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UK
- Sector:
- Other
- Job Type:
- Contract
- Salary:
- Market related
- Reference:
- SK/R/091173
Role
Role Purpose
QC Inspectors are responsible for providing independent Quality Control and weld inspection services across a range of nuclear mechanical and electrical disciplines. Services are delivered at vendors’, potential vendors’, or other participating entities’ premises and locations within the defined geographical areas.
Main Duties and Responsibilities
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Develop and maintain excellent working relationships with both internal and external customers.
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Deliver independent inspection and quality control services at operating sites and vendor premises relating to new equipment in manufacture, fabrication, and construction.
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Inspect equipment ranging from Class 1 nuclear pressure equipment to items manufactured and installed to conventional codes, standards, and regulations.
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Review fabrication and manufacturing documentation within delegated authority levels, including:
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Quality Plans
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Inspection and Test Plans (ITPs)
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Fabrication and manufacturing procedures
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Welding procedures
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NDE procedures
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Compilation and review of Life Time Quality Records (LTQRs)
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Knowledge and Skills
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Good working knowledge of UK inspection requirements within the nuclear industry, or transferable experience from another high-hazard industry.
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Experience and understanding, or the ability to learn, nuclear and conventional codes and standards relating to pressure equipment and pressure systems, including:
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EN 13445
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EN 13480
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PD 5500
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ASME Section VIII
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Associated materials, welding, and NDE standards
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Demonstrated proactive and self-motivated approach to both technical and non-technical work.
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Experience managing a wide range of stakeholders, with a proven ability to influence and negotiate effectively, particularly in technical inspection discussions.
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Strong technical writing and communication skills.
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Good working knowledge of customer quality requirements.
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Good working knowledge and application of ISO 9001.
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Good understanding of manufacturing techniques and processes.
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Minimum of 5 years’ experience inspecting welded fabrications and manufactured equipment for nuclear and conventional power generation applications.
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Sound understanding of, and where necessary qualifications in, materials, welding, and NDE techniques.
Qualifications Required
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CSWIP 3.1 / 3.2 or equivalent
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HNC / HND in an Engineering Discipline (preferred)
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At least one PCN Level II certification in a related NDT method (MPI, DPI, Radiographic Interpretation, or UT)
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CSCS Card or equivalent Safety Passport
