ACEPP UK
NDT Technician
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We are looking to strengthen our NDT capability with experienced NDT Technicians to support one of the UK's most significant energy infrastructure projects at Hinkley Point C.
You will play a key role in ensuring welding, fabrication and installation activities meet the required quality, safety and technical standards. The position will involve a combination of 50% site/field-based activity and 50% office-based work.
This is an excellent opportunity for experienced NDT professionals looking to develop their careers within the UK nuclear sector and contribute to the delivery of a major infrastructure programme. We are particularly keen to speak with NDT professionals who combine strong PCN qualifications with practical welding and site experience.
If you have a strong background in PAUT, UT, RT, RI and are interested in joining our team, please get in touch to discuss the opportunity.
Key Responsibilities
- Carry out and/or oversee NDT activities across site.
- Perform inspections in accordance with approved procedures, specifications and applicable codes and standards.
- Support PAUT, UT and RT inspection activities.
- Review and interpret NDT results and technical documentation.
- Support welding inspection and quality activities across mechanical installation works.
- Work closely with welding, construction, quality and engineering teams to resolve technical and quality issues.
- Review and support Inspection and Test Plans (ITPs) and associated quality documentation.
- Ensure inspection activities are accurately documented and fully traceable.
- Identify non-conformances and support appropriate corrective actions.
- Liaise with contractors and key project stakeholders to maintain the required standards of quality.
- Maintain a strong focus on nuclear safety, quality and compliance throughout all activities.
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Essential Requirements
- PCN Level 2 certification.
- We are particularly interested in candidates qualified in one or more of the following:
- PAUT – Level 2/3
- UT – Level 2
- RT – Level 2
- RI / Radiographic Interpretation
- Strong NDT and welding background.
- Demonstrable experience in weld inspection and NDT within major construction, energy, industrial or infrastructure environments.
- Experience working with technical specifications, procedures and quality documentation.
- Strong understanding of inspection reporting and traceability.
- Excellent communication and documentation skills.
- Ability to work effectively between office and field/site environments.
- Ability to obtain the required BPSS security clearance.
Desirable Experience
- Higher-level PCN/NDT qualifications.
- Previous experience on nuclear, power generation or other safety-critical projects.
- Experience with pressure systems, fabrication and installation.
- Experience working with Inspection and Test Plans (ITPs) and End of Erection Status Reports.
- Mechanical engineering, materials or welding qualifications, or equivalent vocational training and experience.
- Previous experience working on large-scale construction projects involving complex mechanical and welded systems.
Key Competencies
- Strong technical understanding of NDT and welding.
- Safety and quality focused.
- Excellent attention to detail.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Confident working with contractors and multidisciplinary project teams.
- Able to communicate technical findings clearly and professionally.
- Highly organised with strong documentation skills.
- Comfortable working in a highly regulated, safety-critical environment.
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