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Posted 2 weeks ago by RINA on Linkedin
Job Description: RINA is seeking an experienced Friction Testing Inspector to conduct inspection activities for clients in the UK. The role requires a mechanically inclined inspector or engineer with a background in mechanical engineering and friction testing experience. Candidates should have a minimum of three years of inspection experience and the ability to prepare inspection reports. The position is available for freelancers or inspector agencies for ad hoc activities in Aberdeen, England.
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Skills Required:
Salary (Rate): undetermined
City: Aberdeen
Country: United Kingdom
Working Arrangements: undetermined
IR35 Status: undetermined
Seniority Level: undetermined
Industry: Other
RINA is looking for experienced Friction Testing Inspector to perform inspection activities on behalf of RINA for our esteemed clients in the UK. Requested : Mechanical inspector with friction testing experience Mechanically inclined inspector or engineer. Understanding or experience with offshore pipelay is a plus Mechanical Degree ( Mechanical Engineering, Metallurgical and Materials Engineering, Welding Engineering or graduate from high school in relevant branches) / certificates such as NDT, welding, coating, etc. Experience as Mechanical Inspector (min. 3 years); Inspectors should have inspection experience at the vendor’s premises. Experience may cover daily inspections or short term/long term project inspections on behalf of clients or third party inspections; Ability to prepare daily/weekly inspection reports; Adequate level of English for reporting, understanding international standards/codes, and communicating with clients in case of need; Being a freelancer inspector or part of inspectors agency/society, the inspector or the company should be able to invoice the service; Location: Aberdeen , England Please note, we can only consider residents in the UK for this position Period: 6/16/2025 - 7/31/2025 Contract: To Freelancer or to Inspector agencies, for ad hoc activities If you have the requested experience and if you are interested, please apply in LinkedIn or send your English CV to xuerui.iang@rina.org
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