Ross Grant

Advanced NDT Technician

Paris, Île-de-France, France

About

I am an experienced Advanced NDT Technician with 18 years in the inspection industry, working across offshore and onshore assets in the UK and EU. I specialise in advanced methods including Phased Array UT, Guided Wave UT, Corrosion Mapping, and 3D Laser Scanning. I am passionate about applying advanced inspection techniques to maintain asset integrity, support safety-critical operations, and deliver clear, actionable reports. Throughout my career, I’ve worked in a variety of environments in both a technical and supervisory capacity. I am proud of my strong team collaboration, commitment to safety, and ability to adapt to new technologies. Always open to new challenges and industry developments, especially in advanced and automated inspection methods.

Experience

  • Advanced NDT Technician at Bilfinger UK
    Nov 2023 - Present · 2 yrs 8 mos

    I carry out advanced NDT inspections across onshore and offshore assets throughout the UK and EU, using techniques such as phased array UT, corrosion mapping, and guided wave. I work within teams of multidisciplined technicians to deliver safe, accurate, and efficient inspections tailored to each environment. My focus is always on maintaining asset integrity, meeting industry technical and safety standards, and adapting to the unique requirements of each project.

  • Rope Access Inspection Technician at Bioscan LTD
    Aug 2023 - Oct 2023 · 3 mos

    At Bioscan Ltd, I worked as a Rope Access Inspection Technician using the company’s in-house Eddy Current system to perform inspections in challenging internal environments. I was part of a highly skilled team delivering complex rope access solutions, often in confined spaces. This role required a strong commitment to safety protocols and precision, and it allowed me to further develop my inspection skills in high-risk, high-responsibility conditions.

  • Inspection Technician at Invert Robotics
    Mar 2023 - Sep 2023 · 7 mos

    In my role at Invert Robotics, I gained valuable hands-on experience with robotic inspection systems. I collaborated with technicians to optimize setup and deployment while applying my NDT background to enhance inspection accuracy. This experience strengthened my skills in teamwork and safety critical operations, contributing to improved inspection processes.

  • Applus+ RTD (Grangemouth, Scotland, United Kingdom)
    • Advanced NDT Technician
      Apr 2015 - Mar 2023 · 8 yrs

      - Qualified in advanced NDT techniques including Phased Array UT, Guided Wave UT, and 3D Laser Scanning. Delivered detailed inspections and technical reports. - Led NDT operations during major outages. Served as the sole Guided Wave UT technician on site, taking full responsibility for planning and executing inspection scopes independently. - Supported apprentice training and development, contributing to team growth and maintaining high inspection standards.

    • NDT Technician
      Sep 2011 - Apr 2015 · 3 yrs 8 mos

      - Performed qualified NDT & rope access skills across all day-to-day activities in various work environments. - Supported large site outages in a supervisory capacity, coordinating inspection tasks and ensuring adherence to safety and quality procedures. - Built strong working relationships within a newly qualified team and engaged directly with clients to understand job scopes and deliver work to deadlines. Developed a solid foundation in industry practices, communication, and site safety standards.

    • Apprentice NDT Technician
      Nov 2007 - Sep 2011 · 3 yrs 11 mos

      -Trained across multiple sites in MPI, DPI, and Ultrasonic Testing, gaining hands-on experience in core NDT techniques and procedures. -Achieved foundational NDT certifications, as well as an NC in Fabrication & Welding and SVQ Level 3 in Non-Destructive Testing. -Developed a strong technical base and understanding of industry expectations while supporting qualified technicians on active inspection projects.