Welding Boilermaker Supervisor | Lead Weld Teams (FIFO)

First Nations Jobs; Perth; Hybrid; AUD 190,000 - 290,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

FIFO from Perth

Long-term project with Chevron

Job summary

Downer Group is seeking an experienced Welding Boilermaker Supervisor to lead welding crews on Barrow Island in a FIFO setup from Perth. You will oversee tank replacement and corrosion remediation work, ensuring safety, quality and compliance with WPSs and project standards.

The role requires 10+ years in heavy industrial settings, front-line management training, and AS 2214 / WTIA Welding Supervisor Certification.

Qualifications

• Boilermaker/Fabricator trade qualification is essential.
• AS 2214 / WTIA Welding Supervisor Certification is essential.
• Minimum 10 years in heavy industrial, mining, energy, infrastructure or oil & gas projects.
• Proven experience supervising coded welding activities.
• Experience coordinating NDT programs and welding documentation.

Responsibilities

• Supervise welding activities across tank replacement and corrosion remediation works.
• Ensure all welding complies with approved WPSs, project specifications and applicable standards.
• Coordinate weld inspections, NDT activities and quality documentation.
• Monitor welding productivity, quality performance and project progress.
• Lead and mentor welding crews, providing technical guidance and support.
• Maintain weld traceability and inspection records.
• Participate in daily, weekly and project progress meetings.
• Champion Downer’s Zero Harm culture and safe execution of all hot works.

Skills

Welding supervision

Leadership & mentorship

Code welding & QA

NDT coordination

Ability interpret drawings

Safety & compliance

Attention to traceability

Education

Boilermaker/Fabricator trade qualification

AS 2214 / WTIA Welding Supervisor Certification

Front line management training

Job description

Downer Group is seeking an experienced Welding Boilermaker Supervisor to lead welding crews on Barrow Island in a FIFO setup from Perth. You will oversee tank replacement and corrosion remediation work, ensuring safety, quality and compliance with WPSs and project standards.

The role requires 10+ years in heavy industrial settings, front-line management training, and AS 2214 / WTIA Welding Supervisor Certification.