Lead Outage QA​/QC Engineer

Astute's Power team are looking to recruit a Lead Outage QA /QC Engineer in Leeds on a contract basis.

Key skills required for the Lead Outage QA/QC Engineer role

Pre-Outage activities will be to 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 you will be required to 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.
Must be an experienced QA/QC engineer on pre and post outages or shutdowns on large industrial plants, preferably Waste to Energy and/or Power plants.
Must have 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
Must be prepared to work long hours

Location, day rate and timeframe of the Lead Outage QA/QC Engineer role

Leeds
£35.00 per hour
2+ Months contract
April 2026

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