A co-founder of Metlab in 1982, Jim is currently Managing Director of the Metlab Group. He holds a first class honours science degree in NDT from the University of Northampton UK. He is also a multi-skilled NDT practitioner. He has over 30 years’ experience in the field of NDT, welding inspection, corrosion protection & investigation, and quality assurance. Working as an inspection and NDT professional on major projects onshore and offshore in the oil & gas, power-gen and pharmaceutical sectors. Jim also held a senior post in the QA department of Irish Glass Plc. (IGB) for a number of years.