Astute’s Power team are looking to recruit an Outage QA /QC Engineer in Leeds on a contract basis.
Key skills required for the Outage QA/QC Engineer role
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Perform inspections of boiler pressure parts including membrane walls, superheaters, economisers, headers, drums, and associated pipework.
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Carry out manufacturing surveillance at vendor workshops, including monitoring fabrication activities against ITPs and project requirements.
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Verify welding activities including fit-up, welding parameters, weld mapping, and compliance with approved WPS/PQRs.
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Confirm welder qualifications and ensure consumables and welding processes meet specification requirements.
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Witness and review NDE activities (UT, RT, MT, PT) and confirm acceptance to relevant standards.
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Verify material traceability including heat numbers, MTRs, and PMI requirements where applicable.
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Witness pressure testing/hydrostatic testing and ensure test preparation and documentation is completed correctly.
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Record inspection results, produce reports, and support compilation of QA/QC documentation and turnover packs.
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Raise quality concerns and NCRs, supporting corrective action implementation and close-out.
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Liaise with contractors, site supervision, and client representatives to ensure quality expectations are met.
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Must hold QA/QC inspection experience in heavy industrial environments.
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Must hold Confined Space, Face Fit Testing Certificate, CSCS Card (or equivalent) and CSWIP Welding Inspector Qualification
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Must be prepared to work long hours
Location, day rate and timeframe of the Outage QA/QC Engineer role
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Leeds
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£30.00 per hour
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2+ Months contract
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April 2026
