Astute’s Power team are looking to recruit a Outage QA/QC Engineer on a 3 week outage in Cheshire starting in March 2026. The position will be on days only, working 12 hours, 7 days a week once in outage.
The Outage QA/QC Engineer roles come with an hourly rate of £40.00.
Key skills required for Outage QA/QC Engineer role
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Provide QA/QC oversight during vessel boxing-up activities, ensuring correct gasket installation, bolting procedures, torquing, and final closure compliance.
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Monitor and inspect valve welding activities, confirming adherence to approved WPS/PQR, material traceability, welder qualifications, and NDT requirements.
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Oversee welding works, ensuring compliance with welding procedures, pre/post-weld heat treatment requirements, and inspection hold points.
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Oversee valve overhaul activities, verifying inspection records, component replacement, pressure testing, and correct reassembly/ installation.
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Ensure all quality documentation, ITPs, weld records, NDT reports, and test certificates are completed and compiled accurately.
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Liaise with site management, contractors, and client representatives on quality matters.
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Raise and manage NCRs where required and ensure close-out of quality issues.
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Maintain a strong focus on safety, compliance, and outage schedule requirements.
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Must have p
roven experience in QA/QC within power generation, heavy industry, or similar environments.
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Must have s
trong knowledge of welding standards, pressure systems, and mechanical inspection practices.
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Ideally hold CSWIP or equivalent welding inspection certificate.
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CCNSG/CSCS Card
Location, day rate and timeframe of the Outage QA/QC Engineer role
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Cheshire
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£40.00 per hour
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March 2026
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Days
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7 days / 12 hrs
