Sami Hemminki, NDT Specialist

How did you become NDT specialist?

“After I finalized my bachelor’s degree in engineering (machinery and production technology) I applied a position as Inspecta’s NDT trainee. I didn’t know so much about NDT then, but the two-year trainee period was a good introduction to the field. As trainee I got a lot of education in various methods, like visual, magnetic particle and ultrasonic testing. After a year as a NDT inspector I was asked if I would like to learn about this new technology. So I did!”

Do you have plans for even further education?

“Inspecta invests a lot into developing new methods. I think it’s good that we always want to go forward. That gives us employees great development opportunities as we can influence our own career paths. It’s more a question of willingness: I can train myself in new equipment and methods if I want to do so. Many development projects are international, which also brings another angle to my development. Personally I’m eager to learn new things continuously.”

What do you see as the best aspects in your work?

“Besides the possibility of influencing my career, I can also influence my working days, which means a lot of variety. I like to do concrete assignments; for example, at a customers’ power plant or refinery, which, on the other hand, makes the office tasks more interesting. Our team also has a great working atmosphere. We’re a very happy team.”