Adam Dixon
Hartlepool,Durham
Summary
Motivated Multi-Skilled Rope Access NDT Technician with a strong knowledge of Construction and Maintenance project requirements in the Offshore Oil & Gas, Petro-Chemical, and Power Station industries. Delivered tailored NDT solutions by cultivating relationships with clients and exceeding project demands. Achieved compliance through meticulous report compilation and precise interpretation of work instructions.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Multi skilled Rope Access NDT technician
- CAN (offshore) Ltd
10.2025 - Current
- Perform ultrasonic testing on welded joints to detect internal flaws and ensure compliance with industry standards.
- Carry out Ultrasonic thickness surveys and shearwave UT on pipework, various tanks, vessels, and structural steelwork to determine corrosion rates and material loss.
- Carry out visual inspection tasks on various pipework and structural steelwork under CAN’s in-house visual inspection qualification as a CAN approved inspector.
- Performed magnetic particle inspection to identify surface-breaking discontinuities in ferrous materials.
- Carry out Dye penetrant inspection to reveal cracks and leaks in non-porous materials, enhancing safety measures.
- Safely carry out inboard and outboard rope access operations under the supervision of a level 3 technician
- Meet the requirements of company regulations and legislation throughout Non-Destructive Testing for full operational compliance.
- Interpret work instructions and P&IDs precisely to complete tasks to exact specifications.
- Compiled detailed, accurate reports for analysis, achieving compliance with agreed standards and specifications.
- Reported discrepancies to identify development opportunities, and eliminate future issues.
- Liaise with clients to understand their needs and provide tailored NDT solutions that meet project demands and strict deadlines.
- Analyse test results and compiled detailed reports for engineering teams to facilitate corrective actions.
- Recorded findings from inspections to determine quantities of defects and maintain accurate documentation.
- Notified supervisors of production problems, and assisted with remediation.
- Calibrated equipment and tools for good, reliable function and accuracy.
- Conduct visual inspections as a preliminary assessment before deploying more advanced NDT techniques.
- Inspect and tested products, parts and materials for conformity with specifications and standards.
- Produce findings reports to assist senior leadership with improving operations.
- Maintain calibration of NDT equipment to guarantee accuracy in testing procedures and outcomes.
Multi skilled NDT technician
- RAK inspection services
02.2024 - 10.2026
- Onshore multi-skilled NDT technician carrying out non-destructive testing methods such as UT, MPI, and DPI on welded pipework, various tanks, vessels, and structural steelwork to determine any defects, corrosion rates and material loss..
Fabric maintenance deck painter & blaster
- Stork-Fluor
08.2022 - 11.2023
- Offshore painter blaster specialist responsible for preserving and maintaining the structural integrity removing rust and old coatings via abrasive blasting and apply heavy-duty protective paints to combat harsh marine corrosion
Heat Treatment Technician
- Superheat FGH Ltd
Manchester
01.2018 - 03.2022
- Supporting construction and maintenance project teams in the execution of new construction works, major turnaround and shutdown projects.
- Exxon Mobile Oil refinery, Antwerp, Belgium.
- Drax Power Station, Selby, North Yorkshire.
- Phillips 66 Oil Refinery, Immingham, Humberside.
- Biomass Power Station Project, Teesport, Teesside.
- MGT Renewable Energy Plant, Seal Sands Complex, Teesside.
- Damhead Creek Power Station, Gillingham, Kent.
Education
Maths, Language, English Literature, Combined Science, History, Art & Design, Physical Education
Dyke House Sports & Technology College
01-2016
Skills
- Commitment
- Enthusiasm
- Responsibility
- Leadership
- Flexibility
- Organisation
- Timekeeping
- Teamwork
Websites, Portfolios and Profiles
http://www.linkedin.com/in/adam-dixon
Certification
- PCN level 2 - Magnetic Particle Testing
- PCN level 2 - 3.1 & 3.2 Ultrasonic testing
- PCN level 2 Dye Penetrant inspection
- IRATA level 1 Rope Access
- BOSIET (with CAEBS)
- M.I.S.T
- OEUK Offshore Medical Certificate
- Vantage Number 2365766
- CAN offshore – In service visual Inspection
- CAN offshore - Radiography assistant & source retrieval
- Working at height (Module 2)
- OPITIO Level 1 blaster/sprayer
- Confined Space Entry
References
- Chris Dickens, NDT Manager at R&AK inspection services, c.dickens@rakinspection.com
- Les Dickson, Project manager at SuperHeat ltd, ldickson@superheat.com
Timeline
Multi skilled Rope Access NDT technician
- CAN (offshore) Ltd
10.2025 - Current
Multi skilled NDT technician
- RAK inspection services
02.2024 - 10.2026
Fabric maintenance deck painter & blaster
- Stork-Fluor
08.2022 - 11.2023
Heat Treatment Technician
- Superheat FGH Ltd
01.2018 - 03.2022
Maths, Language, English Literature, Combined Science, History, Art & Design, Physical Education
Dyke House Sports & Technology College