Inspector Band 4

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 an Inspector (Band 4) to join our Operations - Europe (Inspection Services) team in Aberdeen, UK.
- The main purpose of the role as a Band 4 Inspector is an inspector with 4 to 5-years knowledge and experience of inspection activities within Sparrows Inspection Services scope, type, and range of delivered services. A Band 4 Inspector will be given heightened responsibilities and authorised to lead inspection scopes within their level of competence. The Inspector shall be required to continue learning from experienced inspectors and actively participate in continued professional development (CPD).
- 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**
- Authorised to lead 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.
- 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.
- 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.

**Qualifications & Experience**
- Necessary Attributes:

- 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
- 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

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) or Level 2 (desirable)
- NDT Inspector:

- Verified 4-years’ experience in a minimum of three NDT Level 2 techniques (SNT or PCN)
- Lifting Equipment Examiner:

- Verified 4-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)
- NDT Magnetic Particle Inspection Level 2 (SNT or PCN) (desirable)
- Multi-Disciplined (Lifting & NDT):

- Verified 3-years’ experience in a minimum of two NDT Level 2 techniques (SNT or PCN)
- 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 (d