Peter Lyons, NECIT CEO and qualified International Welding Engineer and Senior Quality Inspector, said:
“It’s an increasing problem within the industry and one that persists due to a lack of due diligence when vetting candidates. This not only takes work away from competent and qualified inspectors, but the real danger is that their inexperience or unsuitability could cost millions if equipment they have verified subsequently fails. Sadly, a CV is whatever someone makes it, and a few untruths can secure a much bigger pay packet, while at the same time saving the expense of certification."
INSPEKTA-GADGET ensures NECIT can source the most appropriate and certified multi-skilled inspectors around the world. As well as allowing inspectors to upload all relevant information, an applicant must submit a self-assessment form that details their work experience which can be cross checked against certification and previous technical reports.
Cherelle Lyons, Managing Director of NECIT, said:
“If someone is willing to lie about their CV then the bottom line is that we don’t want them to be responsible for multi-million pound projects. As well as ridding the industry of fakes, our system also measures the competencies of each inspector against the client’s requirements to ensure the right person is matched with the right job. INSPEKTA-GADGET sets the bar very high. NECIT has recruited a 3,100-strong team of global inspectors and operates across 86 countries, serving all the major engineering sectors, including Renewables, Oil & Gas, Power Generation and Specialist Sector Services."
