Christian Beever

Christian is the lead UT tutor at Argyll Ruane.  

Christian joined Argyll Ruane in 2018 as an NDT Apprentice, where he gained Level 2 PCN qualifications in MPI, DPI and UT Forgings and Welds 3.1, 3.2, 3.8, 3.9.

During this time, Christian shadowed our Level 3 Consultants, trainers and spent time at a number of organisations to gain industry experience. He also trained to become a tutor and now teaches MT, PT, UT (Forgings, welds, Ts, nozzles, nodes) and NDT Appreciation courses at Sheffield, at our sister organisation in Fife, Scotland, as well as onsite at client facilities. Christian is also a trained invigilator in most NDT methods.

In 2023, Christian became the lead UT tutor and is responsible for the running of the UT floor at our Sheffield training centre.

How did you first hear about the NDT industry?

“I have a brother who is also in NDT.”

What do you enjoy about working in NDT?

“I love teaching people, and the people in our industry always want to learn.”

What’s your favourite:

Food: Sausage and Bean Hotpot

Favourite drink: Cuba Libre

Favourite Film: Shawshank Redemption

Favourite holiday: Greece

Qualifications:

PCN Level 2: Penetrant Testing 

PCN Level 2: Magnetic Particle Testing 

PCN Level 2: Ultrasonic testing (Welds 3.1, 3.2, 3.8, 3.9) 

PCN Level 2: Ultrasonic testing of Forgings 

NVQ Level 3 in Business Improvement Techniques 

Qualified Mental Health First Aider 

Certifications

Affiliate Member of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers

EngTech Member of The British Institute of Non-Destructive Testing (BINDT)