The main purpose of the role of a Band 3 Inspector is an inspector with 2-3-years knowledge and experience of inspection activities within Sparrows Inspection Services scope, type, and range of delivered services. A Band 3 Inspector shall continue to work under the direct supervision of an experienced inspector on complex inspection scopes; however, the inspector is required to take on elevated responsibilities. On occasion, the inspector may be authorised to lead routine inspection scopes, independently under continued monitoring from onshore support. All persons conducting work for Sparrows Inspection Services are to be aware that they are free from any commercial, financial, and other pressures which might influence their judgement, impartiality, independence, and integrity and should formally report any undue pressures applied to them during the inspection to Sparrows senior management as detailed on the Inspection Bodies (IBs) Organisation Chart. About this role
* Observe and follow the instruction and guidance of the experienced inspector to learn and develop the essential skills of NDT and/ or lifting equipment thorough examinations.
* Authorised to carry out routine inspection scopes, independently under continued monitoring from onshore support.
* Work alone and as part of a team in a safe, efficient, and effective manner - safe working practices shall be carried out in accordance with Sparrows documented procedures, HSEQ protocols and client site safety requirements.
* Conversant with Sparrows documented procedures and Connect database inspection reporting requirements.
HSEQ Responsibilities
* It is mandatory that the incumbent is familiar with, and follows the Company's Health, Safety, Environment and Quality Management System and takes an active part in the compliance and improvement of the Management Systems.
* The incumbent must report any accidents, incidents, near misses, actual or potential problems with products, services or systems according to the Management System processes/procedures.
* The incumbent also has legal responsibilities under country-specific health, safety and/or environmental legislation to follow these.
* The incumbent is also responsible for the health and safety arrangements of subordinates (if any) and for any persons visiting them while on the Company premises.
Knowledge of legislation, standards, codes of practice and guidance application to the inspection scopes, types and range delivered by Sparrows
* Knowledge of technology used in the manufacturing of core equipment subject to inspection
* Good communication skills (written and verbal)
* Fluent in written and spoken English
* Good understanding of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Visio etc.)
* Physical capability to undertake inspection activities
* Visual acuity
* Ability to work alone and in teams
* Ability to deal with difficult clients
* Ability to detect defects within their capability, competence, and authority
* Making decisions within the limits of own competence - acceptability of defects - fitness for purpose
* Maturity to seek advice and technical support, as required
Mandatory Qualifications:
* Basic Offshore Safety Induction and Emergency Training (BOSIET)
* Compressed Air Emergency Breathing System (CAEBS)
* Minimum Industry Safety Training (MIST)
* OGUK Medical
* Bi-Deltoid Shoulder Measurement
* IRATA Rope Access Level 1
NDT Inspector:
* Verified 3-years' experience in a minimum of two NDT Level 2 techniques (SNT or PCN)
Lifting Equipment Examiner:
* Verified 3-years' experience in lifting equipment examination scopes
* Knowledge of LOLER Reg 9 (Thorough Examination and Inspection) & Reg 10 (Reports and Defects)
* LEEA Foundation & Advanced Programmes (desirable)
Multi-Disciplined (Lifting & NDT):
* Verified 2-years' experience in a minimum of two NDT Level 2 techniques (SNT or PCN)
* Verified 2-years' experience in lifting equipment examination scopes
* Knowledge of LOLER Reg 9 (Thorough Examination and Inspection) & Reg 10 (Reports and Defects)
* LEEA Foundation & Advanced Programmes (desirable)
The Sparrows Group is a specialist lifting and mechanical handling contractor that delivers equipment, technology and integrated engineering services to the global energy industry. Our solutions support our clients to optimise their efficiency by ensuring the performance, reliability and safety of critical equipment and people.
With our headquarters in Aberdeen, we employ over 1,600 people across numerous operational locations across the Americas, Europe, Middle East, Africa and Asia Pacific.