CAT 2 Inspection Engineer in Stockton Heath

Inspection Engineer CAT 2 – Pressure Equipment Full time permanent position TÜV Rheinland Solutions is an established and specialist risk management consulting, inspection and training company, and is part of the TÜV Rheinland Group.

We help clients to manage health, safety, security, environmental (HSSE) and business risk in sectors where the impact of loss is high.

Our people are high calibre and motivated professionals, with a clear focus on meeting clients’ expectations.

Our principal office is in Warrington, with other UK Offices in Aberdeen, Bristol, Derby, Edinburgh, Falkirk, Glasgow, Great Yarmouth, London and Stockton.

We also have international offices in key locations in Europe, Middle East, South East Asia and North America.

Our activities are supported by a comprehensive network of TÜV Rheinland offices and local representatives in other regions around the world.

We are privileged to have many of the world’s best companies as clients in many sectors, including oil, gas and chemical, nuclear and defence, transport and renewables.

We have delivered over 13,000 projects to over 1,800 clients in over 80 countries.

Further information is available at the TUV Rheinland Solutions website.

Job Description We are seeking experienced CAT 2 inspectors to join our growing Industrial team to provide Inspection and Certification of pressurised static equipment e. g. vessels, tanks, piping, relief devices, to meet regulatory and client requirements.

You will prepare and review Written Schemes of Examination (WSE), define preparation requirements, and carry out examinations in accordance with these schemes.

The role includes performing simple NDT (e. g. ultrasonic thickness checks, magnetic particle and dye penetrant testing), coordinating external NDT providers for more extensive or specialist methods, assessing deterioration, reviewing design calculations, sentencing defects, coordinating repairs, and preparing clear, illustrated reports.

You will also participate in Risk Based Inspection (RBI) studies.

Requirements: -

• You have an HNC or Degree in Mechanical Engineering (or equivalent) and UKAS RG 2 competence for in‑service inspection of pressure systems.
• Ideally, you hold or are working towards Incorporated Engineer status,
• have a mechanical engineering background with experience in the chemical and/or oil and gas sector, and understand fabrication and repair of pressure equipment as well as non‑destructive examination techniques.
• You communicate well in writing and verbally, have a strong eye for detail, follow procedures accurately, understand engineering principles,
• can make and defend difficult decisions, work effectively with others, and preferably bring some people‑management experience.

Successful applicants must meet the UKAS definition for category 2 inspection engineers as seen below: Category 2.

Incorporated Engineer as defined by Engineering Council or equivalent (e. g. appropriate HNC with relevant experience, (vocational qualification level 4) including at least 5 years’ experience within a relevant engineering discipline of which at least one year shall have been spent working within an engineering discipline associated with the relevant field of inspection.

What can we offer?

• Standard hours Monday to Friday 40 hours per week. Overtime available.
• Excellent Health and life insurance, Group Income Protection, Pension, 25 days holiday.
• Permanent full-time position, office, client site, and home based – hybrid working.
• Accredited training to internationally recognised engineering appointment.
• Company car on completion of training and appointment
• Career progression opportunities with structured development.
• Opportunities to work in many sectors of UK industry.

NB – (please note that UK security clearance is very difficult to achieve within the timescales for non UK nationals, and you will subject to a screening process prior to interview to ensure that you meet the security clearance criteria)