Latest news and updates - October 2021A warm welcome to our October Newsletter (phew, just beat the
deadline). We hope you find it of interest. We are always interested in
what you think; feel free to pass on ideas for topics for future
inclusion and if you have any comments, don't be shy. In this edition we would like to focus on an expanding power
generation sector: Wind. This should be of interest to NDT Service
Companies and those Oil & Gas technicians that want to add another
string to their bow - even to those from other sectors. If you require expertise in NDT recruitment, please contact us
via paul@ndtresources.co.uk, or give us a call on 01793 200169.
NDT Resources Ltd |
The global market for offshore wind energy is forecast to grow
by 12.3% between 2021 and 2026. (Research and Market). |
Europe was the largest market in 2020, with a 57% share. It is
home to leading global offshore wind energy companies and is
expected to primarily focus on upgrading existing infrastructure
during this period. That cannot be said for the UK. |
Work is under way to create the world's largest offshore wind
farm. Located more than 130km off the North East coast of England,
Dogger Bank Wind Farm will be capable of powering 6 million British
homes. The project is due to be completed in 2026. |
The wind turbine inspection market has grown rapidly in recent
years and this project greatly increases that market. It will
eventually provide huge work opportunities for NDT Service
companies and individual technicians. Operating in this environment requires another layer of
certification though. |
Global Wind Organisation (GWO) |
What training is required to achieve GWO certification? To quote
their Basic Training Standard: 'Upon completion of the Global Wind Organisation (GWO)
Basic Safety Training (BST), participants will possess an awareness
of the hazards encountered when working within the wind industry
and how to control and mitigate these hazards.
The BST will also equip participants with the knowledge, skills and
confidence to appropriately respond in the event of an emergency
and to increase their safety through proper use of Personal
Protective Equipment, emergency equipment and procedures.
The approved GWO Basic Safety Training (BST) provides participants
with important skills, which include Fire Awareness, First
Aid, Working at Heights and Manual Handling. To enable
participants to work in the offshore environment, an additional GWO
Sea Survival training shall be completed.' Training and examination takes 40 hours to complete.
Certification is valid for 2 years (nice earner for the training
bodies). Proof of certification can be shown by accessing WINDA
(the Wind Industry Database). It helps end-users verify the
certification status of GWO certified training
providers and the competency of participants who have attended
GWO certified training courses. |
NDT Resources is currently working on introducing GWO certified
NDT techs to clients operating in German waters in the North Sea
(operating from Holland). It's a 14 day rotation with hourly rates
up to €50 per hour for offshore working (12 hour days) and up to
€40 per hour for standby and travel time. Want to know more about operating in this sector? Please drop me
a line. |
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JobsOur job offering is constantly changing, varying from UK to
global placements for a wide range of roles in the NDT sector.
Contact us for details. |
We have the following roles to fill: - Business
Development Manager - Aerospace. My client has an opportunity
for a Business Development Manager to join their Aerospace &
Connected Technology, Non Destructive Testing business in UK /
Europe. This business is at a nascent stage and you will be crucial
to its success. As the business grows, so will you.
- Rope Access NDT
Technician & Weld Inspector. How's your French? My client seeks
an NDT technician with conversational French to help them increase
their market share in France and elsewhere in the world. The role
is envisaged to be based in the UK.
NDT Level 2
Radiographer (RT) - Aerospace. My client has a global
reputation as a leading aerospace manufacturing company. They are
currently looking to employ a Level 2 radiographer at their
Farnborough site (Hampshire). The successful candidate would carry
out RT of welds (currently using wet film) in a variety of metallic
components; namely pipework (majority of components), ducts and
flat plate. However, they have plans to develop a digital
radiography capability (CR) in the near future.
Jobs page.
If you want to know more, please feel free to drop us a line via
paul@ndtresources.co.uk, or give us a call on 01793 200169. |
NDT Resources Ltd acts as an Employment Agency (introducing
candidates for employment by the hirer) and an Employment Business
(engaging and supplying temporary workers to provide services to
clients) as defined under the Conduct of Employment Agencies and
Employment Businesses Regulations 2003. |
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