Company Description
Glacier Energy is a leading international provider of specialist services, products and engineered solutions for renewable and conventional energy markets. We specialise in heat transfer and pressure vessel solutions, inspection services, onsite machining and welding solutions.
With a track record spanning over 120 years, Glacier Energy’s manufacturing division has extensive experience in the design and manufacture of heat exchangers, pressure vessels and structural fabrication for a wide range of clients.
Our strong history and heritage allow us to develop and deploy innovative solutions that support the energy transition. We are at the forefront of innovation and have been working with universities and clients to produce solutions that support carbon capture usage and storage, hydrogen, energy storage and circular economy projects.
As one of the only dedicated design and manufacturing companies in the UK with specialist thermal and mechanical engineering capabilities in house, our expertise makes us a clear partner of choice for heat exchanger, pressure vessel and structural fabrication requirements.
As our capabilities are continuously evolving and adapting towards a more sustainable future, our team needs to grow. We are therefore focused on attracting the best talent and are dedicated to creating an environment where our staff are empowered, with the ability to develop.
We currently have an exciting new opportunity for a
QC inspector to join our manufacturing team in
Stockton.
This role pays between £45,000 - £50,000.
Join Glacier Energy as we continue to contribute towards a sustainable future, develop the skills necessary to support a net zero economy and drive positive change
Position
The QC Inspector within Glacier Energy ensures they meet safety standards through material checks, weld inspections, non-destructive testing, and pressure tests. You will be CSWIP 3.1/3.2 certified and maintain documentation to ensure safety and reliability in high-pressure environments.
Accountability
- Performing surveillance, as required by the Inspection and Test Plan and documenting all inspections on the appropriate formats, including consumable control, vacpac checks, etc
- Ensure that fabrication, erection and installation is carried out in accordance with the appropriate requirements including cutting, tacking, fit-up inspection, dimensional and weld acceptance and that good practices are adopted and adhered to
- Verification that welds are performed by qualified welders, in accordance with approved procedures and the resultant welds are in compliance with the requirements
- Carryout weld procedure, production test and general parameter monitoring including setting up of welding plant, where required.
- Check delivery quantity against delivery note and sign off relevant delivery documents
- Inspect all incoming goods for quality and advise of any defects or damage
- Full dimensional inspection of all incoming materials and certification
- Verify compliance with traceability requirements (e.g. 3.1 Material Certificates etc)
- Record welding , material traceability data from the shopfloor and input into AESSOP
- Organise and create AESSOP Requests for NDT, PWHT, Hardness, Pressure Test and Painting
- Perform final inspection and release of items to clients
- Actively participate in stock take activities
- Other tasks related to material accuracy and goods in activities
- Work in a manner, which protects the health, safety and welfare of self and others
- Maintain strict confidentiality on all matters relating to company business
- Look after company interests at all times
Responsible Welding Co-ordinator (WRC) Deputy
- Assist Welding Engineer with Welder / Welding Operator qualifications to ensure they are to the relevant certifying code and compliance and prolongation is maintained.
- Ensure that Welder / Weld traceability data base (AESSOP) is maintained to enable evidence for prolongation to be produced & welder repair rates to be monitored.
- Check and maintain Weld Consumables store and stock to ensure compliance and traceability
- Conduct job specific Weld Audits on a weekly basis
Requirements
Experience
- CWIP 3.1/3.2 certified
- Experience in shopfloor inspections and weld inspection
- IT literate with experience using a MRP system in a manufacturing environment
- Proven ability to read manufacturing general assembly drawings
- Well-developed interpersonal and communication skills.
- You must be able to work on your own initiative
- Forklift experience would be preferred but not essential.
Attributes
- Confident to engage with all levels of the business.
- Logical and analytical approach.
- Efficient, with good attention to detail.
- Willingness to learn from others and share best practice.
- Thorough, tenacious and results orientated.
