Senior Metallurgist and Scientist
Job ID: 15512
Risktec Solutions Limited
Permanent, Full Time
Immediately
Job Summary
Risktec at TUV Rheinland UK is seeking an experienced metallurgist (permanent role) to take up a senior position in its expanding Asset Integrity Management team based in Derby, UK. The successful candidate will play a key role in leading and delivering solutions for our clients.
Most of the team’s activities are focussed on the Conventional Power and Clean Energy sectors (primarily CCGT, Biomass and Energy from Waste plants).
Job Description
- ■Leading and delivering metallurgical failure examinations (includes laboratory work and formal reporting). This may include site visits to carry out investigations and inspections.
- ■Scheduling and prioritisation of failures arriving at TUV Rheinland UK.
- ■Mentoring and development of less experienced failure investigators.
- ■Producing formal technical reports and other project deliverables on time and to budget.
- ■Creating proposals and tender return documents and developing new business.
- ■Developing relationships with clients.
- ■Managing larger, project-based investigations.
- ■Maintaining up-to-date knowledge of standards, legislation and good practice.
- ■The role may periodically involve short periods of travel, both within the UK and abroad, to meet project requirements.
The candidate must have experience in the following:
- ■Ferrous metallurgy, failure analysis and root cause investigation – experience in high temperature degradation mechanisms, including creep, and corrosion in biomass / energy from waste boilers would be a particular advantage.
- ■It is highly desirable that the candidate has a power plant background. Alternatively, experience of damage / degradation mechanisms and life assessment associated with the oil & gas, petro-chem industries may be considered suitable.
- ■In addition, you must have excellent, communication and report writing skills.
What we expect of you?
- ■Minimum of a degree in metallurgy, materials science, materials engineering or related discipline
- ■Minimum of 5 years’ industrial failure analysis experience related to the power industry (although other large industrial sectors such as petro-chem and oil & gas may be considered depending on experience).
What we can offer you?
- ■A competitive package of salary and benefits is offered for permanent staff, including:
- ■Profit share.
- ■Company pension contributions.
- ■Flexible and hybrid working.
- ■Private medical insurance.
- ■Health and wellbeing – digital GP, access to wellbeing app and support.
- ■Enhanced maternity and paternity leave.
- ■Sustainable benefits such as salary sacrifice electric vehicles and cycle to work schemes
We only accept applications submitted online through our application system. We cannot accept applications sent by email.
What else you should know
| Job ID | 15512 |
|---|---|
| Type of contract | Permanent |
| Type of employment | Full Time |
| Work model | On-site |
| Salary | $undefined |
| Company | Risktec Solutions Limited |
Application deadline: as long as the job is listed on our career page, we are looking for suitable candidates (all genders welcome). We are looking forward to receiving your application.
Industrial Services & Cybersecurity
At TÜV Rheinland, in the Industry Service & Cybersecurity business unit, we are looking for talents who are ready to help shape the future of the industry and accompany technological progress. Our focus is on digitalization and networking in the industry, as well as the further international expansion of our services in the field of renewable energy and support for major infrastructure projects.
This applies to the functional safety of industrial plants in an era of rapidly increasing interconnectivity of components and machines – the keyword being Operational Technology Security – as well as to energy generation, utilization, and distribution, infrastructure, and network expansion.
Our Core Areas:
- Pressure Equipment & Plant Engineering: Inspection, testing, and certification services focusing on pressure equipment such as pressure vessels, boilers, tanks, and piping systems.
- Elevators & Conveyor Technology: Inspection, testing, and certification services for elevators, conveyor belts, escalators, cranes, and machinery.
- Electrical & Building Technology: Evaluation, inspection, testing, and certification services for electrical, mechanical, and electronic systems.
- Industrial Inspection & Material Testing: Comprehensive inspection and testing services for industrial facilities and their materials.
- Infrastructure & Project Management: Project and construction supervision as well as integrated services for infrastructure projects.
- Energy & Environment: Technical support, certification, and testing for renewable energy and sustainable solutions.
- Cybersecurity & Functional Safety: Testing and certification services for industrial automation, IT, and OT security solutions.
Become part of a team that drives innovation and makes the world safer and more connected. With us, you can apply and expand your knowledge and actively shape the industry of the future – in an environment that fosters learning and diversity.
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