Join a specialist engineering organisation delivering major pre outage and outage work for a leading client in the Nuclear Sector. This contract opportunity is ideal for an experienced Welding and Piping Engineer with strong knowledge of metallurgy and welding standards, seeking to contribute to critical heat‑exchanger repair and maintenance projects within the UK’s nuclear power sector.
Location and Working Pattern
On‑site at a Nuclear Power Station in Suffolk.
Contract position.
Client Overview
Our client works provides critical maintenance on Nuclear Power Stations. The project involves major repair and inspection works on Moisture Separator Reheaters, seismic supports and weld overlays to address erosion and cracking issues during the planned outage.
Responsibilities
- Prepare detailed work execution packages using Siteflow or other systems.
- Develop and review welding and pressure equipment documentation, including WPQR/WPS and PED files.
- Oversee qualification of welding procedures and welder certifications.
- Manage and calibrate welding equipment, consumables and associated tools.
- Review design and manufacturing documentation to identify potential susceptibility to erosion/cracking.
- Manage non‑conformities and implement corrective and preventive actions.
- Ensure compliance with all EHS requirements, promoting a strong safety culture.
- Participate in pre‑outage planning alongside EDF Engineering and Project teams.
Must‑have Requirements
- Strong knowledge of metallurgy and welding processes (MMA,TIG,FCAW,MIG/MAG,weld overlay).
- Experience with carbon steels, stainless steels, duplex/super duplex and alloy steel materials.
- Familiarity with welding standards (ISO9606,ISO15614) and the Pressure Equipment Directive(PED).
- Understanding of NDT methods (VT,PT,MT,UT,RT).
- Valid UK CategoryBdriving licence.
- Qualification or training in welding metallurgy with IWEcertification.
- General knowledge of steam turbines and generators.
Security Clearance
Due to the nature of this work on a national security facility, appropriate security clearance can be provided for this role.
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