Lead Outage QA /QC Engineer (Contract)
Astute's Power team are looking to recruit a Lead Outage QA /QC Engineer in Leeds on a contract basis.
Key Responsibilities
* Pre‑Outage activities: Perform vendor and workshop surveillance inspections for pressure part fabrication prior to outage mobilisations.
* Review fabrication documentation including ITPs, QCPs, WPS/PQRs, welder qualifications, and material certification packs.
* Verify material traceability (heat numbers, MTRs, PMI requirements) for pressure boundary components.
* Inspect fit‑up, welding, dimensional compliance, and fabrication workmanship for boiler and piping components.
* Witness and review NDE activities (UT, RT, MT, PT) and ensure results meet acceptance criteria.
* Monitor fabrication hold/witness points in line with inspection and test plans (ITPs).
* Support FATs, punch‑list closeout, and release notes prior to shipment.
* On the outage: lead and coordinate the site QA/QC Engineers across multiple fronts.
* Inspect installation and repair works on boiler pressure parts including membrane walls, superheaters, economisers, headers, and pipework systems.
* Witness pressure testing activities, including hydrostatic tests and associated reinstatement checks.
* Review and approve inspection documentation for handover, including NDE reports, weld logs, and pressure test packs.
* Raise NCRs, manage quality issues, and ensure corrective actions are implemented and closed out effectively.
* Support final documentation turnover and completion dossiers for outage deliverables.
Requirements
* Experienced QA/QC engineer on pre and post outages or shutdowns on large industrial plants, preferably Waste to Energy and/or Power plants.
* Experience on vendor/manufacturing inspections and site outage inspection activities.
* Must hold Confined Space, Face Fit Testing Certificate, CSCS Card (or equivalent) and CSWIP Welding Inspector Qualification.
* Prepared to work long hours.
Location and Contract Details
Leeds – £35.00 per hour, 2+ months contract, starting April 2026.
Equal Opportunity
Astute People are acting as an employment business in relation to this vacancy. We do not discriminate on the grounds of age, race, gender, disability, creed or sexual orientation and comply with all relevant UK legislation. We encourage applications from individuals from all backgrounds but candidates must be able to demonstrate their ability to work in the UK. Astute is also committed to the government's Disability Confident Employer initiative. We endeavour to get back to everyone, however, if you have not heard anything after 7 days, please consider your application unsuccessful.
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