QA​/QC Inspector

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

Develop and maintain excellent working relationships with both internal and external customers.

Deliver independent inspection and quality control services at operating sites and vendor premises relating to new equipment in manufacture, fabrication, and construction.

Inspect equipment ranging from Class 1 nuclear pressure equipment to items manufactured and installed to conventional codes, standards, and regulations.

Review fabrication and manufacturing documentation within delegated authority levels, including:

Quality Plans

Inspection and Test Plans (ITPs)

Fabrication and manufacturing procedures

Welding procedures

NDE procedures

Compilation and review of Life Time Quality Records (LTQRs)

Knowledge and Skills

Good working knowledge of UK inspection requirements within the nuclear industry, or transferable experience from another high-hazard industry.

Experience and understanding, or the ability to learn, nuclear and conventional codes and standards relating to pressure equipment and pressure systems, including:

EN 13445

EN 13480

PD 5500

ASME Section VIII

Associated materials, welding, and NDE standards

Demonstrated proactive and self-motivated approach to both technical and non-technical work.

Experience managing a wide range of stakeholders, with a proven ability to influence and negotiate effectively, particularly in technical inspection discussions.

Strong technical writing and communication skills.

Good working knowledge of customer quality requirements.

Good working knowledge and application of ISO 9001.

Good understanding of manufacturing techniques and processes.

Minimum of 5 years’ experience inspecting welded fabrications and manufactured equipment for nuclear and conventional power generation applications.

Sound understanding of, and where necessary qualifications in, materials, welding, and NDE techniques.

Qualifications Required

CSWIP 3.1 / 3.2 or equivalent

HNC / HND in an Engineering Discipline (preferred)

At least one PCN Level II certification in a related NDT method (MPI, DPI, Radiographic Interpretation, or UT)

CSCS Card or equivalent Safety Passport