HDPE Tie-In Welder: Electro-Fusion Expert

Kinetic; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 39,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

MPK is seeking an on-site HDPE welding specialist to support essential energy infrastructure projects in Australia. You will load, clean and prepare HDPE pipes, join sections using McElroy equipment, and meticulously record welding data in Data Loggers.

The role requires experience with tie-in welds, electro-fusion welding up to 800mm, and CSIGCS-related experience. On-site work involves steady equipment handling and pipe cutting with a chainsaw.

Qualifications

• Experience with tie-in welding processes and achieving consistent weld quality.
• Proficient in electro-fusion welding for HDPE systems up to 800mm.
• CSG exposure is desirable for site operations.
• Knowledge of squeeze-off and hot-tap procedures is preferred.
• Gas tester competency MSMWHS217 is required.

Responsibilities

• Load, clean and prepare HDPE pipes for welding.
• Join HDPE sections per industry standards using McElroy equipment (Dynamac, T412, T618, T900).
• Record welding data in Data Logger systems.
• Inspect weld bead width and conformance to specs.
• Load/transport welding gear daily and prepare equipment for varied pipe sizes.
• Operate a chainsaw for pipe cutting.

Skills

Tie-in welding (golden welds)

Electro-fusion welding up to 800mm

CSG experience

Squeeze off & hot tap installation

Gas tester MSMWHS217 competency

Job description

MPK is seeking an on-site HDPE welding specialist to support essential energy infrastructure projects in Australia. You will load, clean and prepare HDPE pipes, join sections using McElroy equipment, and meticulously record welding data in Data Loggers.

The role requires experience with tie-in welds, electro-fusion welding up to 800mm, and CSIGCS-related experience. On-site work involves steady equipment handling and pipe cutting with a chainsaw.