Field Welding Engineer — Global EPC Projects

Bechtel; Cloncurry Shire; On-site; AUD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Bechtel is delivering the Eva Copper Project in Queensland and seeks a welding engineer to lead and maintain global construction field welding programs, manage the welding lab, rod room, weld heat treatment, and laboratory quality plan. You will provide technical advice to fix defects before final inspection.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree in Welding Engineering with 5–8 years of experience and the ability to obtain unescorted site access; you will support field superintendents and crafts

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Welding Engineering with relevant experience.
• Minimum 5–8 years welding and heavy construction experience.
• Knowledge of welding codes, quality programs and field support.

Responsibilities

• Coordinates work activities for Project Field Engineer and the Lead Field Welding engineer in implementing the site welding program.
• Implements and maintains Bechtel Field Welding program for all welding operations.
• Provides technical assistance to field superintendents and crafts.
• Ensures personnel are educated and aware of applicable code and project requirements.
• Oversees post weld heat treatment coordination and welding QA processes.

Skills

Welding engineering

PWHT procedures

NDE knowledge

Quality control

Site engineering coordination

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Welding Engineering

Tools

WITS

AWP

Smart Completions

Bechtel welding standards

Job description

Bechtel is delivering the Eva Copper Project in Queensland and seeks a welding engineer to lead and maintain global construction field welding programs, manage the welding lab, rod room, weld heat treatment, and laboratory quality plan. You will provide technical advice to fix defects before final inspection.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree in Welding Engineering with 5–8 years of experience and the ability to obtain unescorted site access; you will support field superintendents and crafts