TheRole
We are seeking a motivated and enthusiastic technician to join our Non-Destructive Testing (NDT) team in Oxfordshire to support the delivery of our industry leading HOIS programme, responsible for developing best practice inspection guidance for the energy sector.
Responsibilities of this role may include, but are not limited to:
- Supporting the day-to-day management and running of our trial facility in Steventon,Oxfordshire.
- Assist with the benchmarking of test samples by means of careful mechanical measurements of position, depth etc, ultrasonic measurements.
- Assist with hosting of client inspection trials of NDT equipment andtechniques.
- Movementandliftingofsamplesusingpallettrucks andanelectricpalletstacker (trainingcanbeprovided)
- Packing and unpacking of specimenshipments.
- Preparation of test pieces for trials e.g. cleaning and markingup.
- Supporting the design and manufacture of bespoke test components for trials, cutting/grinding of components.
- Preparation of simple reports based on trial results.
Essential Characteristics
- 5 GCSEs Grades9-4 including Science, Maths andEnglish;
- Level 4 apprenticeship, A levels ,T levels in a relevant subject or equivalentexperience;
- An interest in Engineering andPhysics;
- Good oral and written communicationskills;
- Good numerical and ITskills;
- Attention to detail and a willingness tolearn;
- Ability to multitask ,strong organisationalskills.
Desirablecharacteristics
- Knowledge or experience of NDTmethods;
- Experience with Excel, pythonetc;
- Knowledge of the energy sector; the challenges associated with material degradation in the oil and gas, and renewables sectors;
- A full driving licence
You would be based at our Milton Park office in Oxfordshire but the role would require frequent travel to our test facility in Steventon.
You would report to a principal consultant or teamleader.
TheCompany
ESR Technology is a leading science and engineering services company working across a broad range of industries including: energy, utilities, rail, aviation and space industries. We employ over 65 consultants across three UK offices, in Aberdeen, Birchwood Park in Warrington and Milton Park in Oxfordshire.
ESR Technology can trace its heritage back over 50 years to the UK Atomic Energy Authority and we have an outstanding reputation for excellence in both technical delivery and innovation through the provision of independent engineering and risk management consultancy services.
The NDT Group at ESR Technology delivers expert consultancy to help our clients in a range of sectors meet their most complex inspection challenges as well as managing the HOIS joint industry project(JIP)which aims toimprove the effectiveness of in-service inspection for the energy industry. This JIP has been running for more than 40 years and has nearly forty project partners comprising asse towner/operators, NDT service companies, equipment vendors and the UK HSE.
Right to Work
Prospective candidates for this role should be aware that any offer of employment in connection with this vacancy is conditional upon, and subject to the candidate obtaining, and at all times continuing to have, the right to live and work in the United Kingdom.
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