Senior Welding Supervisor - SMP Quality & Safety Lead

Shadbolt Group; Cooma; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

2:1 roster

Project-based opportunity

Job summary

Shadbolt Group is seeking an experienced Welding Supervisor to join the Snowy 2.0 project in NSW. You will oversee welding quality across structural, mechanical and piping works, ensuring procedures and standards are met.

You will provide hands-on leadership, coordinate NDT activities, and maintain meticulous documentation with QA/QC teams on site. Essential: AS 1796 Certificate 10, AS 2214 (and Construction White Card), plus 5 years of supervising welding in industrial projects.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years' experience in welding supervision within industrial, infrastructure, energy, mining or construction projects.
• Strong knowledge of AS/NZS and ASME welding standards and welding specifications.
• Experience with welding quality assurance, NDT coordination, documentation and material traceability.
• Hands-on approach with strong attention to detail and commitment to quality.

Responsibilities

• Supervise welding activities across structural, mechanical and piping works.
• Ensure welders and fabricators comply with approved Welding Procedure Specifications (WPS).
• Oversee weld preparation, fit-up, welding parameters and completed weld inspections.
• Verify welder qualifications and ensure welding activities meet applicable standards, including AS/NZS and ASME.
• Coordinate Non-Destructive Testing (NDT) activities and client inspections.
• Manage welding documentation, material traceability and quality records.
• Work closely with SMP Supervisors, Welding Engineers, Project Engineers and QA/QC teams.
• Identify quality issues, provide technical guidance and drive corrective actions.
• Maintain a strong focus on site safety and compliance.

Skills

Welding supervision

AS/NZS standards

ASME standards

NDT coordination

Documentation & traceability

Education

AS 1796 Certificate 10

AS 2214

Construction White Card

Job description

Shadbolt Group is seeking an experienced Welding Supervisor to join the Snowy 2.0 project in NSW. You will oversee welding quality across structural, mechanical and piping works, ensuring procedures and standards are met.

You will provide hands-on leadership, coordinate NDT activities, and maintain meticulous documentation with QA/QC teams on site. Essential: AS 1796 Certificate 10, AS 2214 (and Construction White Card), plus 5 years of supervising welding in industrial projects.