Christopher Knowles
Ndt Technician @Applus+ UK
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WORK HISTORY
Ndt Technician @Applus+ UK
Heysham, GB
Provided NDT services at EDF’s Heysham 1 Nuclear Power Station as retention staff during Heysham 1 shutdown, with national deployment to other EDF sites as required. Trained and certified to EDF nuclear compliance standards in MPI, DPI, and UT testing. Conducting inspections on in-service and machine/fabricated components across reactor systems, turbine halls, CO₂ plants, and boiler units. Fully trained in radiation safety and contamination control protocols, ensuring safe operation within designated high risk nuclear or contaminated zones. Demonstrating adaptability and technical precision in high-stakes environments, supporting critical infrastructure and maintaining compliance to nuclear industry standards. Key Achievements Gained valuable experience on critical nuclear systems & components Acquired etching techniques to pinpoint weld zone where caps are removed. Maintained 100% compliance efficiency for on-site EDF auditing Gaining UT experience to progress into advanced ultrasonic testing disciplines
EDUCATION
Holy Cross high
Higher
College of Building and Printing, Glasgow
Electronic Publishing for Print Media
ABOUT CHRISTOPHER KNOWLES
After 20+ years of success in Sales, I made the bold transition into the Non-Destructive Testing (NDT) industry, driven by my ambitious nature & need for continuous self-improvement. My positive \"can-do\" attitude and adaptability has fueled a career where my conscientious work ethic and meticulous process driven approach, bring attention to detail and a high accuracy of work. Strong learning capabilities, self-management and strong collaborative skills have allowed me to transition easily into the NDT world and I am now looking for an employer who can support my development and offer opportunities for further advancement and up-skilling. Key Skills Dye Penetrant Testing (PCN Level 2 Distinction) Magnetic Particle Testing (PCN Level 2 Distinction) BOSIET (CA-EBS) & MIST (OPITO Certified) Level 1 Rope Access (IRATA Certified) Ultrasonic Testing (PCN Level 2 – Course Pending 19th May) A keen attitude towards self-learning & development into further, more advanced NDT disciplines Willingness to travel worldwide on a contract basis if required Excellent verbal, written, Microsoft Office reporting and presentation skills Full UK, Clean Driving License. 2 years of reach and counterbalance forklift experience
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