Non-Destructive Testing (NDT) Apprentice (United Kingdom)

Job Description as a Non Destructive Testing (NDT) Apprentice with Stork (Harbour Energy):

The NDT Apprentice will be based offshore on one or more of our operators assets and will complete an apprenticeship which is aligned to EAL Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Engineering Technical Support (Scotland based applicants) or Level 3 NDT Engineering Technician, Linked to BINDT (England based applicants).

The apprenticeship will take approximately 3 years and will result in the individual being qualified in industry-recognised NDT Level 2 certification in at least three inspection methods.

Further development opportunities will be supported for the Apprentice – this will include obtaining various associated industry qualifications/certification, where applicable including BOSIET, MIST and Rope Access.

NDT Apprentice Activities:

• MPI – Magnetic Particle Inspection
• DPI – Dye Penetrant Inspection
• UT – Ultrasonic Testing
• RAD - Radiography

Upon completion of the apprenticeship, candidates will be qualified to fulfil the role of NDT Inspection Technician, supporting in the overall delivery of the Group’s business objectives, by providing high standards of inspection execution to meet client requirements. Responsible for carrying out non-destructive examination works utilising the required techniques in accordance with relevant company and or client supplied procedures/ acceptance criteria.

HSEQ

At Stork, Safety is our first Core Value and we believe that safety is a team effort. Safer Together is employee owned. It is how we think, communicate and act at Stork. As a member of the Stork team, there are expectations of you within your role:

• Be aware of, and understand your HSEQ responsibilities relevant to your role, if unsure ask your Line Manager
• Work in partnership with HSEQ on any HSEQ matters
• Work in accordance with your departmental HSEQ Service Level Agreement (if in existence)
• Understand and adhere to the Safer Together behaviours

Operations Support

• Responsible for ensuring activities are executed in accordance with Stork/Client HSSEQ policies, systems and plans
• Responsible for ensuring that all plant conforms to applicable safety standards

JOB REQUIREMENTS

At Stork, we attach great value to the key competences of our employees. We expect you always give safety the highest priority and that you are strongly working together with others. You are a specialist in your area of expertise and you have a proactive and entrepreneurial attitude.

Ideal Requirements for the Non Destructive Testing (NDT) Apprentice:

Education

• A good level of education, for example; attainment of National 4 or above in English and Maths. Alternative qualifications may also be accepted.

 Experience

• Awareness of oil and gas industry
• Awareness in health and safety

Personal Qualities

• Good communication, interpersonal, organisational skills, team player.
• Ability to listen and follow instructions.
• Must be prepared to spend time with team members developing their skills and expertise.
• Take accountability of own development.
• Computer literate.
• Positive Attitude.
• Use of initiative and have a proactive approach towards work task.
• Attention to detail.

 Additional Requirements for the NDT Apprentice:

• Must be minimum of 18 years of age due to site requirements

We understand that our people are key to achieving Storks ambition to be the Industry reference every day, everywhere and we are proud to have been awarded the Investors in People Gold standard in recognition of our strong employee engagement focus.

WORKING CONDITIONS

There are many great reasons to work at Stork – 

Competitive Benefits

In order to attract and retain skilled, competent and customer focused people we offer a competitive and extensive benefits package providing a suite of both contractual and voluntary benefits including access to corporate discounts. Employee benefits will depend on work location and role.

Location: Offshore
Hours: Regular rotation 2 weeks offshore/2 weeks onshore – 12hrs per shift. Additional training time may be required during leave period to ensure apprenticeship work is on track. It may be requested that you attend in person sessions as part of your apprenticeship. 

Contract: Permanent  

COMPANY INFORMATION - 

Stork, a Fluor company, is an expert provider of maintenance, modification and asset integrity services to the global oil and gas, chemicals and process, metals and mining, power, and manufacturing industries. We are dedicated to improving asset performance, safety and cost efficiency for our Clients throughout the complete asset life cycle. 

With a team of 19,000 employees in over 100 countries, we serve more than 4,000 Clients across 6 continents. 

Stork is dedicated to reducing risk, assuring safety and reducing environment impact through our award-winning value driven HSEQ platform; Safer together Whilst safety will always remain our core value, the platform not only communicates on Safety but also on Health, Environmental and Quality issues too.  We are committed to our transparent, employee-led approach to HSEQ.

One Team, One Stork

As one Stork, we treat all people with dignity, respect each other’s perspective and share knowledge and resources to achieve excellence, deliver value and grow individually and collectively. 

We are fully committed to the elimination of unlawful and unfair discrimination and value the difference that a diverse workforce brings to the organisation. Stork recognises that providing equality of opportunity, valuing diversity and promoting a culture of inclusion and flexibility to our employees is vital to our success.

From school leavers and university graduates to transitioning military veterans, we provide career opportunities with targeted development programmes.