QC Welding Coordinator

Santos Limited; Moomba; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Santos Limited seeks a QA/QC Welding Coordinator to lead welding quality activities on major projects in Australia. You will ensure compliance with project specifications, codes and client requirements while coordinating NDT and documentation across multidisciplinary teams.

The role emphasizes rigorous inspection, non-conformance resolution, and proactive quality improvements within a safety-focused environment on site.

Qualifications

• Experience in QA/QC and welding roles in heavy industry.
• Knowledge of welding standards and inspection techniques.
• Experience reviewing WPS/PQR/WQR, ITPs and MDRs.
• Familiarity with NDT methods and quality systems.
• Strong documentation and stakeholder communication.
• Engineering background with relevant certifications.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate QA/QC activities across welding operations.
• Review WPS, PQR, and WQR documentation.
• Conduct inspections and audits for compliance.
• Ensure welding aligns with ITPs.
• Coordinate NDT activities and review reports.
• Drive corrective and preventive actions for non-conformances.
• Engage with project teams, clients, inspectors, and subcontractors.
• Maintain QA/QC records and handover dossiers.
• Support continuous improvement in quality and safety.
• Promote safety and quality culture on site.

Skills

QA/QC

Welding Inspector

Documentation Review

NDT Knowledge

Stakeholder Mgmt

Education

Engineering degree

Welding Inspection Certification

Tools

WPS Review

PQR Review

WQR Review

ITP Management

NDT Methods

Job description

Location:

Moomba

Ref#:

ATR 614472

Description & Requirements

Don’t come for an easy career. Stay for a rewarding one.

At Santos, we dowork that matters and always have.When you join us, so willyou.

As a global energy company, we’re committed to providing reliable and affordable energy to help create a better world for everyone.

To makeithappen, we work asOne Teamand ask ourselves, “How can we?” (Even when others say, “We can’t.”)

We’re proud of our history as pioneers, problem-solvers, and pragmatists.And aswe strive to achieve our Vision2040,we’ve got our sights set on aculturethat is focussed and disciplined to drive value, and entrepreneurial and energised to leave a positive legacy.

The difference isn’t just thinking big – it’s delivering on it too.

As part of the team, you’ll tackleone of the most complex problems of our time. It’s no easy task, but nothing rewarding ever is.

What You'll Do

As the QA/QC Welding Coordinator, you will be responsible for ensuring all welding and fabrication activities meet project specifications, quality standards, client requirements, and applicable codes and standards. You will:

• Coordinate and oversee QA/QC activities across welding and fabrication operations.
• Review and maintain Welding Procedure Specifications (WPS), Procedure Qualification Records (PQR), and Welder Qualification Records (WQR).
• Conduct inspections and audits to verify compliance with project requirements, codes, standards, and quality management systems.
• Ensure welding activities are completed in accordance with approved procedures and inspection test plans (ITPs).
• Coordinate non-destructive testing (NDT) activities and review inspection reports.
• Monitor quality performance, identify non-conformances, and drive corrective and preventive actions.
• Liaise with project teams, clients, third-party inspectors, and subcontractors to ensure quality requirements are achieved.
• Maintain accurate QA/QC documentation, records, and quality dossiers for project handover.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives to enhance quality, productivity, and compliance outcomes.
• Promote a strong safety and quality culture across all project activities.

What You'll Bring

We are seeking a detail-oriented quality professional with a strong background in welding inspection and quality assurance. You will bring:

• Demonstrated experience in a QA/QC, Welding Inspector, or Quality Coordinator role within fabrication, construction, mining, energy, or heavy industry environments.
• Sound knowledge of welding processes, inspection techniques, and relevant Australian and international welding standards.
• Experience reviewing and managing welding documentation including WPSs, PQRs, WQRs, ITPs, and MDRs.
• Familiarity with NDT methods and welding quality requirements.
• Strong understanding of quality management systems and continuous improvement principles.
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings, specifications, and technical documentation.
• Excellent attention to detail and a proactive approach to problem-solving.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to work effectively across multidisciplinary teams.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and quality management systems.
• Relevant qualifications in Welding Inspection, Quality Management, Engineering, or a related discipline.
• Certifications such as CSWIP, WTIA, IIW, AS1796, or equivalent will be highly regarded.
• Work on challenging and high-profile projects and be part of a collaborative and safety-focused team.

Ideally, you will be degree qualified or demonstrate significant training and experience within directly relevant role(s), within large corporate environments.

What you'll get:

Here, you’llbe amongst high-calibre peopleand get to work onindustry-leading projects. We don’t shy away fromsolving tough problems at pace.We like it that way. You can expect to be challenged and supported; to learn and grow.

At Santos, we’recommitted to creating a workplace whereeveryonecan thrive. This means a place that is safe; where you are valued and respected, and your contribution is recognised and appreciated.Join us, and you’llplaya rolein this too.

Each of our sites offer access to specific amenities that aim to create the best possible benefits to your health, wellbeing and performance.

What you're part of:

Everywhere you turn you will be a part of a team who are coming together to contribute to our single uniting purpose - to provide reliable and affordable energy to help create a better world for everyone

And because it’s not only what you do, but how you do it, you will also contribute to improving the living standards of the communities where we operate, building enduring and respectful relationships that serve a generation. It’s about each of us, and all of us – together.

Supporting a Diverse Workforce

Santos acknowledges that we operate on the traditional lands of Aboriginal people. We recognise the traditional rights to maintain the culture, identities, traditions, and customs on their country. We are committed to an inclusive environment where people feel comfortable to be themselves. We want our people to feel that all voices are heard, all cultures respected and that a variety of perspectives are not only welcome – they are essential to our ongoing success.

We treat each other fairly and with dignity regardless of race, gender, nationality, ethnic origin, religion, age, sexual orientation, or anything else that makes us different.

Australian Aboriginal and / or Torres Strait Islander jobseekers are strongly encouraged to apply.

Applications must be submitted via the online recruitment system before COB 12 October 2026.

A requirement of this role is that you will need to have in place the legal work rights for Australia to apply.