Lead Quality Inspector Radiography

A highly skilled and experienced Lead Inspector is required at our defence client's base in Barrow. The business are keen to find a candidate with strong technical knowledge who can hit the ground running. To be considered for this role you must hold a Level 3 in Radiography - Welds and Castings and a Level 2 in Computed Radiography The candidate:

- Provides business-wide leadership and delegated Technical Authority for industrial radiography, computed / digital radiography and associated radiation safety arrangements. The role combines deep technical knowledge with formal ownership, authorisation and approval of radiographic processes, techniques and standards.

- Provides thought leadership internally and externally where radiographic inspection, ionising radiation and radiological risk have a direct impact on product integrity, platform safety, legal compliance and business continuity.

- Leads the research, development, qualification and adoption of radiographic technologies and inspection techniques required to meet current and future programme needs.

- Influences Engineering, Design, Manufacturing, Quality and Product Safety decisions to ensure radiographic inspection capability is technically suitable, proportionate to risk and capable of demonstrating required defect detection performance.

- Represents the business in relevant BINDT committees, radiation protection forums and national standards activities, protecting business interests and shaping future requirements.

- Builds organisational capability through technical governance, technician approval, audit, training, mentoring and succession planning. Core Duties Act as process author, owner and approval authority for radiographic and computed / digital radiographic inspection processes, procedures, instructions and techniques within the delegated scope. Provide authoritative advice on radiation safety, the application of ionising radiation legislation, local rules, compliance arrangements and the safe conduct of industrial radiography.

Create, validate, approve and maintain radiographic techniques that demonstrate suitability for the component, defect mechanism and platform safety requirement. Lead the evaluation and introduction of new radiographic technologies, including digital and computed radiography, image processing, automation and emerging detection capability. Provide the specialist interface to Engineering and Design, ensuring inspectability, acceptance criteria, technique capability and radiographic constraints are addressed during design and build planning.

Own or lead radiological risk management, including radiological advice notes, risk assessments, contingency requirements and the resolution of complex radiological issues. Provide technical governance for radioactive isotope procurement, security, storage, movement, use, inventory control, return and disposal, working with appointed radiation protection specialists and authorised functions. Author, review and influence Defence Standards, national standards and company requirements relevant to industrial radiography and radiation protection.

Approve, audit and periodically review the competence and authorisation of radiography personnel, ensuring certification, vision, continuity and practical capability requirements remain satisfied. Develop and deliver technical training, continuation training, coaching and mentoring for radiographers, engineers and other stakeholders. Lead technical investigations, concessions and corrective actions where radiographic process or technique performance may affect product integrity or safety. Knowledge:
Nationally recognised expertise in industrial radiography of welds, computed / Digital radiography and radiation safety. Detailed knowledge of radiographic physics, image quality, technique design, exposure parameters, digital image integrity, defect mechanisms and inspection limitations. Detailed knowledge of ionising radiation legal and regulatory requirements and their practical application to industrial radiography. Strong understanding of weld quality, materials, manufacturing processes, product safety and the integration of NDT within complex engineering programmes.

Knowledge of relevant Defence Standards, national and international NDT standards, personnel certification and quality assurance requirements.

Skills:

Technical authority, process ownership and approval Radiological risk assessment and written technical advice Radiographic technique development,…