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