Project NDT Technical Manager

Bilfinger; Bridgwater; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 80,000

Job description

Project NDT Technical Manager

Location: Near Bridgwater

Bilfinger UK is a leading engineering and maintenance provider, supporting customers across the chemical & petrochemical, nuclear, oil & gas, pharmaceuticals & biopharma, power & energy, utilities, renewables and food & beverage markets. We enhance the efficiency of assets, ensuring a high level of availability and reducing maintenance costs.

We have extensive experience in offshore and onshore facilities; specialising in asset management services throughout all life cycle phases from consulting, engineering, manufacturing, assembly, operations, maintenance, and decommissioning.

This commitment is delivered by an experienced and highly competent workforce of over 4,500 employees operating from 14 offices in strategic industrial hubs, upholding the highest standards of safety, compliance and quality.

MAIN PURPOSE:

The Project NDT Technical Manager is responsible for providing technical expertise, guidance and oversight for all NDT activities performed by the company as part of the project. This role ensures compliance with industrial standards, regulatory requirements and company procedures while driving innovation and continuous improvement in NDT techniques and technologies.

The Project NDT Technical Manager will serve as the site based subject matter expert and provide technical support to internal teams, suppliers and external stakeholders.

This is a permanent position based onsite and the working hours are Monday to Friday, 40 hours per week.

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES:

Delivery

1. Accountable for the processes surrounding safety, quality and compliance of NDT.
2. Oversees the site NDT capability, ensuring the right balance of skills, training, development and succession planning are in place.
3. Monitors overall discipline resource requirements across NDT and supports recruitment/selection of staff. Acts as the primary technical authority on site for all NDT methods, procedures and technologies.
4. Provide expert advice on NDT technique selection, inspection planning and defect evaluation.
5. Support the qualification, certification and competence assessment of NDT personnel based at Site.
6. Provide technical guidance and support to all personnel including supporting the development of apprentices.

Innovation

1. Identifies & leads NDT capability improvements to support the business strategy.
2. Takes ownership for technique qualifications and development.
3. Ensures any changes in relevant regulations/standards are implemented in conjunction with the company TA.
4. Identifies and communicates best practice and feeds into company TA to support continuous improvement.

Advice

1. Identifies when work is outside of company technical competency.
2. Provides technical expertise/consultancy for NDT.
3. Conducts routine audits and ensures/verifies compliance of the NDT.
4. Provides technical guidance for the supervision and management of NDT.
5. Interfaces with customer technical authorities and third party technical representatives on any issues relating to NDT.
6. Maintains links with relevant external/professional bodies in NDT, identifying and implementing best practice.

Experience

Industrial experience in the energy industry, with a focus on new-build and fabrication projects.

Expertise in conventional NDT and Advanced NDT techniques, with a strong balance of practical execution and technical knowledge.

Qualifications and Training

ISO 9712 (PCN or equivalent) Level 2 & 3 in at least three NDT techniques, including one sub-surface methods RT and/or UT (Category welds).

Where RT Level 2/3 is not held, RT Interpretation (Film) ISO 9712 (PCN or equivalent) Level 2 is required.

Awareness of and experience working under the requirements of BS EN ISO/IEC 17020.

If you wish to speak to a member of the recruitment team, please contact 01224 246246.