Quality & Welding Assurance Officer

FMS Group; Western Australia; Hybrid; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Long-term opportunity

Diverse and challenging projects

Supportive team environment

Career development and growth

Competitive remuneration

Job summary

FMS Group is seeking a Quality & Welding Assurance Officer to join our Workshop team, ensuring welding fabrication and repair work meets industry, client and regulatory standards.

You will oversee welding QA activities, maintain ISO-certified systems, and work with workshop teams to drive continuous quality improvement across multiple projects in mining and heavy industry.

Qualifications

• Engineering or fabrication trade qualification required.
• Certified Welding Inspector (CWI) qualification required.
• Current C Class Driver's Licence.
• Minimum 2 years' experience in a similar role within mining, heavy engineering or earthmoving industries.
• Strong understanding of welding procedures, quality assurance systems and fabrication processes.
• Commitment to workplace safety and quality outcomes.
• Excellent attention to detail and documentation skills.
• Strong communication and stakeholder engagement abilities.

Responsibilities

• Conduct in-process and final inspections of welded components and fabricated structures.
• Review project scopes and assign appropriate Welding Procedures (WPS).
• Develop Inspection and Test Plans (ITPs) and quality documentation.
• Create and maintain weld maps, pre-heat sheets and project-specific QA documentation.
• Verify compliance with welding procedures, specifications and Australian Standards.
• Identify, investigate and assist with the resolution of non-conformances.
• Coordinate development of new welding procedures with third-party specialists when required.
• Review and maintain welding personnel qualifications and certifications.
• Compile QA records and documentation packages for MDR/RDR submission.
• Conduct incoming material inspections and dimensional verification.
• Assist with internal and external quality audits.
• Support the maintenance of ISO 9001, ISO 14001 and ISO 45001 management systems.
• Promote a strong safety culture and actively participate in risk management processes.

Skills

CWI Certification

Welding procedures

Quality assurance

Documentation

Education

Engineering or Fabrication Trade Qualification

Job description

Job no: 498226
Work type: Full time
Location: Western Australia
Categories: Structural Supervisors

Join a Growing WA Mining Services Business Where Quality, Safety and Excellence Matter

Are you an experienced Welding Inspector with a passion for quality, compliance and continuous improvement?

FMS Group is seeking a Quality & Welding Assurance Officer to join our Workshop team and play a critical role in ensuring our fabrication and repair work meets the highest industry, client and regulatory standards.

This is an exciting opportunity for a quality-focused professional with experience in the mining, fabrication, heavy engineering or earthmoving industries who enjoys working hands-on with workshop teams while driving quality outcomes across a range of projects.

About the Role

Reporting to the Workshop Manager, you will be responsible for overseeing welding quality assurance activities, ensuring compliance with approved welding procedures, Australian Standards and client specifications.

Working closely with supervisors, tradespeople and project teams, you will provide technical expertise, conduct inspections, manage quality documentation and contribute to maintaining our ISO-certified management systems.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct in-process and final inspections of welded components and fabricated structures
• Review project scopes and assign appropriate Welding Procedures (WPS)
• Develop Inspection and Test Plans (ITPs) and quality documentation
• Create and maintain weld maps, pre-heat sheets and project-specific QA documentation
• Verify compliance with welding procedures, specifications and Australian Standards
• Identify, investigate and assist with the resolution of non-conformances
• Coordinate development of new welding procedures with third-party specialists when required
• Review and maintain welding personnel qualifications and certifications
• Compile QA records and documentation packages for MDR/RDR submission
• Conduct incoming material inspections and dimensional verification
• Assist with internal and external quality audits
• Support the maintenance of ISO 9001, ISO 14001 and ISO 45001 management systems
• Promote a strong safety culture and actively participate in risk management processes

What We're Looking For

Relevant Engineering or Fabrication Trade Qualification

Certified Welding Inspector (CWI) Qualification

Current C Class Driver's Licence

Minimum 2 years' experience in a similar role within the mining, heavy engineering or earthmoving industries

Strong understanding of welding procedures, quality assurance systems and fabrication processes

Commitment to workplace safety and quality outcomes

Excellent attention to detail and documentation skills

Strong communication and stakeholder engagement abilities

• Internal Auditor Qualification
• Experience with ISO-certified management systems
• Knowledge of Australian Standards relating to welding and fabrication
• Experience preparing MDR and quality documentation packages

Why Join FMS Group?

At FMS Group, we believe our success is built on the commitment of our people. We are proud of our values and the culture we've built across our operations.

Our Choices

First in Safety
We choose to be safe in everything we do.

Mates in the Workplace
We work together, support each other and celebrate success as one team.

Supporting Work-Life Balance
We recognise the importance of balancing work, family and community commitments.

Employee Commitment Drives Group Success
We take ownership, deliver quality outcomes and strive for excellence every day.

What's on Offer?

• Secure, long-term opportunity with a growing mining services business
• Diverse and challenging projects across mining and heavy industry sectors
• Supportive team environment with strong leadership
• Opportunity to influence quality standards and continuous improvement initiatives
• Career development and professional growth opportunities
• Competitive remuneration package based on skills and experience

Advertised: 26 Oct 2026 W. Australia Standard Time
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