Nuclear Inspector

Simonstone
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Nuclear Inspector

Simonstone

Mon-Thurs 07.30 a.m. to 16.15 p.m.

Fri 07.30 a.m. to 12.30 p.m.

£14.30 p/h

Nuclear Inspector

The Role

The Nuclear Inspector performs inspections, checks, tests and sampling procedures of incoming materials, parts and components and finished items used in the manufacture of products for the nuclear industry including NDE within their qualified scope. The NI will have the primary responsibility to acquire, process and report inspection data to ensure that the highest standards are applied at all times. Working closely with internal and external customers to support all inspection operations and operational objectives are fulfilled in ccompliance with company procedures, Nuclear Standards and Regulations is an essential part of this role

Nuclear Inspector

Main Responsibilities

• Perform inspections of purchased parts, subassemblies or finished company products according to well defined criteria using standard physical, mechanical and/or electrical measurements.

• Coordinate inspection activities and manage related project inspection functions.

• Responsible for enforcing safety and quality requirements.

• Rework or reject subassemblies or finished products as required.

• Accurately document the results of the inspections and testing.

• Maintain all controlled document files and test records in a timely and accurate manner.

• Coordinate calibration of all test equipment and fixtures.

• Monitor critical equipment and instrumentation to ensure proper operation and

calibration.

• Participate in the construction and/or revision of procedure’s for the inspection function.

• Assist in the writing and updating inspection procedures, protocol and checklists.

• Evaluate problems and make initial recommendations for possible corrective action to supervise.

• Work with project engineers and Quality Assurance to resolve issues.

• Perform review of history records and other documentation for compliance to established procedures and good documentation practices.

• To attend meetings as may be directed by the General Manager/Senior Quality

Engineer.

• To undergo ongoing training and professional development.

• To undertake any other duties, appropriate to the role that may be required for effective and efficient running of the Company.

• Should be conversant with inspection techniques and able to evaluate the latest

equipment and techniques utilised in Integrity practices.

Nuclear Inspector

The Candidate

• Time Served Mechanical Engineer.

• General proficiency of Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Word.

• A minimum of two years; quality control experience in receiving inspection is preferred.

• Ability to read engineering drawings

• Ability to read engineering quality plans

• Ability to use a wide range of inspection equipment – Micrometres, Vernier’s etc.

• Detailed inspection of a wide range of precision components and fabrications in

accordance with engineering drawings and written specifications.

• Good organisational skills, record keeping and ability to prioritise tasks.

• Ability to work accurately and to tight deadlines.

• Ability to work on own initiative to think through problems to find solutions within agreed guidelines.

• Attention to detail and high level of accuracy.

• Experience in all inspection functions and activities.

• Experience of operating computing equipment for data processes.

• Experience of inspection within the nuclear industry is desired.

• Working knowledge of measurement instruments.

• Solid background of technical understanding.

• Quality Engineering.

• Manufacturing Methods and Procedures.

• Supports Innovation.

• Promoting process improvement.

• Knowledge of ISO9001 and although not essential, knowledge of ASME PED would be a clear advantage.

Nuclear Inspector

Key Words

Nuclear Safety, Radiation Protection, Regulatory Compliance, Safety Inspections,  Nuclear Facility Audits, Radiation Monitoring, Environmental Impact Assessment, Licensing & Permits, Risk Assessment, Health Physics, Radiological Safety, Emergency Response, Nuclear Regulations ,Quality Assurance, Hazardous Material Handling, Operational Safety, Nuclear Waste Management, Risk Management, Radiation Safety Standards, Preventative Maintenance.

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Our clients and their customers come from diverse backgrounds and so do we. We hire our people from various walks of life, each of whom make our company stronger with their talent, uniqueness, and expertise. This is what makes our company special; if you want to help us grow and take this ethos to our clients, then we cannot wait to collaborate with you!

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