Tie-in Polywelder

MPC Kinetic; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

MPK in Australia is seeking a skilled welder to support HDPE pipe projects, loading, cleaning, preparing, and welding pipe sections. You will record weld data and ensure conformance to specifications using McElroy equipment.

The role requires experience with tie-in/golden welds and electro-fusion welding, with up to 800mm fittings. CSG experience and competency in MSMWHS217 are preferred, and you’ll operate on-site across projects.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience conducting tie-in/golden welds.
• Experience with electro-fusion welding including fittings up to 800mm.
• Previous CSG experience required.
• Preferred experience in squeeze-off and hot-tap installation.
• Gas tester MSMWHS217 competency.

Responsibilities

• Load, clean and prepare HDPE pipes for welding.
• Join HDPE pipe sections using certified welding techniques with McElroy equipment.
• Record welding data in Data Logger machines.
• Inspect welds for bead width and spec conformance.
• Handle loading/transport of weld equipment and prepare for different pipe sizes.
• Use a chainsaw to cut pipe when required.

Skills

Tie-in welds

Electro-fusion welding

CSG experience

Squeeze-off

Hot tap installation

Gas tester MSMWHS217

Job description

Re-energised. The kind of thinking the world is demanding to transition to a new energy future. This requires the dynamic attitude that MPK is known for delivering. Whether it’s upstream LNG development and servicing, fluid transportation, or renewables, in the essential energy, water and natural resources sectors, we’re here to use our proven ingenuity to redefine the challenge and innovate solutions that solve problems and deliver high quality outcomes.

You need only look at our long term partnerships and outcomes with major industry leaders to see how we have successfully realised their vision.

With the world's growing demand for increased energy supply, MPK are there to provide essential infrastructure services and solutions. We offer three primary, but interconnected, divisions to clients – Infrastructure, Services and Solutions.

MPK. Right solutions. Right people. Right for the future.

Our Values:

Care: We are genuine and fair and have high expectations of ourselves. We are like family. We pull our weight and watch each other’s backs. We care for our people because our people are who we are.

Solve: We understand our client needs because we collaborate. We align with clients to pursue efficiency and safety and, as partners, anticipate challenges and adapt. We embrace technology to deliver the solutions our clients need.

Deliver: Our focus in delivering value to our clients is paramount and is the cornerstone of our commercial relationships.

We encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples to apply for our positions.

About the role:

• Loading, cleaning and preparing HDPE pipes to be welded
• Joining HDPE pipe sections in accordance to industry standards and certified welding techniques using McElroy Equipment (Dynamac, T412, T618, T900)
• Recording all welding information in Data Logger machines
• Examining welds for width of bead, and conformance to specifications
• Loading and transporting of weld equipment on a daily basis and preparation of equipment for different pipe sizes
• Use of a chainsaw for cutting pipe

About you:

• Demonstrated experience conducting tie-in/golden welds
• Experienced in Electro-fusion welding including fittings and saddles up to 800mm
• Previous CSG experience required
• Preferred experience in squeeze off and hot tap installation
• Gas tester MSMWHS217 competency