Welding Supervisor

Clough; City Of Karratha; On-site; AUD 110,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Exposure to projects

Mental health programs

Employee assistance program

Health insurance offers

Team culture

Job summary

Clough is seeking a Welding Supervisor for the Perdaman/CERES urea project in Karratha, WA. You will supervise welding activities on site, ensuring safety, quality, and schedule adherence, reporting to the Construction Manager.

You will lead technicians, coordinate with engineers and project managers, and ensure compliance with SMP systems and industry standards while navigating 19:9 or 14:7 rotations. This role requires strong leadership and problem-solving under pressure.

Qualifications

• Ability to work on a 19:9 rotation OR 14:7 to site (Karratha).
• Proven experience in supervising SMP projects, preferably in the oil, gas, or construction industries.
• Strong leadership and communication skills.
• In-depth knowledge of SMP systems, safety protocols, and industry standards.
• Ability to solve problems quickly and effectively under pressure.
• A proactive attitude with excellent organizational skills. 10+ years’ experience in a Supervisory role.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the planning, execution, and supervision of Welding activities.
• Ensure compliance with all safety regulations, quality standards, and company procedures.
• Lead and manage a team of technicians, ensuring high performance and effective teamwork.
• Monitor progress and troubleshoot issues to keep projects on schedule and within budget.
• Conduct regular inspections and quality control checks to ensure optimal standards.
• Collaborate with other departments and stakeholders to ensure successful project outcomes.

Skills

SMP supervision

Leadership

Communication

Safety protocols

Problem solving

Organizational skills

10+ years experience

Tools

SMP systems

Job description

Deliver a sustainable future with WA’s landmark urea project!

This role is on a 19:9 rotation OR 14:7 rotation to our Perdaman project in Karratha, WA.

Clough, as part of a Joint Venture with Saipem, is delivering the Project ‘CERES’ urea plant, a landmark project for Western Australia. The plant will be the largest in Australia and one of the largest in the world, installing the most sustainable production processes. The project is expected to generate 2,000 jobs during the construction phase, whilst delivering sustained benefits to the local community through career, training and business opportunities.

We are currently searching for Welding Supervisor to join our site-based team on Project Ceres. Reporting to the Construction Manager, the candidate will be responsible for overseeing activities on site, ensuring projects are completed safely, efficiently and to the required standards. You will work closely with project managers, engineers and labour teams to ensure compliance with project requirements and timeline.

Who weare

Clough is a pioneering project delivery company that harnesses innovative engineering and construction solutions to improve peoples’ lives today and tomorrow.

Clough delivers high performing assets for the energy, resources and infrastructure industries, underpinned by a dedication to innovation, sustainability and getting the job done safely and efficiently.

With a workforce of over 3,000 people across Australia and Asia Pacific, Clough’s people are committed to delivering exceptional projects for its industries and communities, as a partner for a sustainable future.

Together with our parent company, Webuild, we are delivering some of Australia’s largest projects.

Who youare

Courageous. Motivated. Curious. Passionate. Creative. These are just a few words that describe you.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the planning, execution, and supervision of Welding activities.
• Ensure compliance with all safety regulations, quality standards, and company procedures.
• Lead and manage a team of technicians, ensuring high performance and effective teamwork.
• Monitor progress and troubleshoot issues to keep projects on schedule and within budget.
• Conduct regular inspections and quality control checks to ensure optimal standards.
• Collaborate with other departments and stakeholders to ensure successful project outcomes.

We have created an environment that brings out the best in our people. Clough’s people enjoy industry leading benefits such as:

• Exposure toa range of projects and industries across our operations.
• Mental health and wellbeing programs.
• Employee assistance program for employees and their families.
• Special offers on health insurance, salary packaging, banking, travel, groceries and more.
• A supportive team culture and environment.

Key Requirements

• Ability to work on a 19:9 rotation OR 14:7 to site (Karratha).
• Proven experience in supervising SMP projects, preferably in the oil, gas, or construction industries.
• Strong leadership and communication skills.
• In-depth knowledge of SMP systems, safety protocols, and industry standards.
• Ability to solve problems quickly and effectively under pressure.
• A proactive attitude with excellent organizational skills.10+ years’ experience in a Supervisory role.

We’re building a diverse workforce

At Clough, we are committed to building a workforce that reflects the communities in which we work and live, fostering an inclusive environment that accepts every person, embraces their strengths and differences, and provides opportunities for all to achieve their full potential.

We are a certified Employer of Choice for Gender Equality by WGEA, a WORK180 Endorsed Employer for All Women, a signatory of the Veterans’ Employment Commitment, a partner of Pride in Diversity as LGBTQIA+ allies, an active member of CEOs for Gender Equity, and guided by our Reconciliation Action Plan, we are committed to providing meaningful training and employment opportunities to deliver positive outcomes for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples.