A Band 7a Senior Inspector is a multi-disciplined inspector who has the appropriate qualifications, training, skills, experience, and satisfactory knowledge of the requirements of the inspections they are authorised to carry out, in accordance with the scope, type and range of inspections delivered by Sparrows Inspection Services. A Band 7a Senior Inspector is expected to lead complex inspection activities and supervise a team of less experienced inspectors. 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
* Carry out inspection activities within the IBs scope, type, and range of inspections, in accordance with company procedures and statutory requirements (NDT, LOLER and PUWER).
* 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.
* Direct liaison with Client Focal Point (CFP), Inspection Support Engineer (ISE) and Contract Support Engineer (CSE) to communicate all aspects of the inspection scope(s).
* Undertake task-based risk assessments, operate within the confines of client safe systems of work, deliver toolbox talks to the work party, and ensure all members of the team fully understand their roles and responsibilities.
* Operate Sparrows documented procedures and Connect database in a proficient manner.
* Provide constructive feedback on improvements to current processes and procedures.
* Training and mentoring less experienced inspectors and assist with on-site monitoring.
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
* Strong 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 lead complex inspection activities and lead high-profile scopes
* Ability to deal with difficult clients
* Ability to detect defects within their capability, competence, and authority
* Ability to categorise defects, knowledge of types of defects, defect acceptance criteria, and knowledge of failure modes
* Making decisions within the limits of own competence - acceptability of defects - fitness for purpose
* Maturity to seek advice and technical support, as required
* Ability to deal with first line issues
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 (essential) Level 2 (desirable)
Multi-Disciplined (Lifting & NDT):
* Verified 10-years' experience in lifting equipment examination scopes (or 5-years with 10-years NDT experience)
* Knowledge of LOLER Reg 9 (Thorough Examination and Inspection) & Reg 10 (Reports and Defects)
* LEEA Foundation & Advanced Programmes (desirable)
* Verified 10-years' experience in a minimum of three NDT Level 2 techniques (SNT or PCN) (or 5-years with 10-years lifting equipment examination experience)
* Professionally Registered for Engineering Technician (EngTech) (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. We are looking for a Senior Inspector (Band 7a) to join our Operations - Europe (Inspection Services) team in Aberdeen, UK.