Welding Supervisor / Inspector

Ahrens Pty Ltd; South Australia; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Ahrens Pty Ltd is seeking an experienced Welding Supervisor/Inspector to join our Olympic Dam team. This hands-on role combines welding supervision, inspection and quality assurance, with the ability to carry out welding and fabrication work as required.

The successful candidate will ensure welding activities are completed safely, efficiently and to the required quality standards, while supporting the team on the tools when needed.

Qualifications

• Experience in welding supervision, welding inspection and fabrication.
• Strong practical welding skills and willingness to weld when required.
• WTIA welding inspection qualification or equivalent highly regarded.
• Sound knowledge of welding processes, fabrication methods, weld defects and inspection techniques.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and welding specifications.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality workmanship.
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and coordinate daily welding and fabrication activities.
• Carry out welding and fabrication tasks as required to support workshop and project demands.
• Inspect welds and fabricated components to ensure compliance with drawings, specifications and relevant Australian Standards.
• Review welding procedures, inspection and test plans (ITPs) and quality documentation.
• Identify welding defects, coordinate rectification works and maintain quality standards.
• Ensure welding activities are completed in accordance with approved procedures and project requirements.
• Interpret engineering drawings, welding procedures and technical specifications.
• Maintain accurate inspection reports and quality records.
• Liaise with project teams, engineers, clients and third-party inspectors.
• Promote a strong safety culture and ensure compliance with company procedures.

Skills

Welding supervision

Welding inspection

Fabrication

Reading drawings

Safety awareness

Education

WTIA welding inspector qualification

Job description

Requirements

Ahrens is seeking an experienced Welding Supervisor / Inspector to join our team in Olympic Dam. This is a hands-on role combining welding supervision, inspection and quality assurance, with the ability to carry out welding and fabrication work as required.

The successful candidate will play a key role in ensuring welding activities are completed safely, efficiently and to the required quality standards, while supporting the team on the tools when needed.

Key Responsibilities

• Supervise and coordinate daily welding and fabrication activities.


• Carry out welding and fabrication tasks as required to support workshop and project demands.


• Inspect welds and fabricated components to ensure compliance with drawings, specifications and relevant Australian Standards.


• Review welding procedures, inspection and test plans (ITPs) and quality documentation.


• Identify welding defects, coordinate rectification works and maintain quality standards.


• Ensure welding activities are completed in accordance with approved procedures and project requirements.


• Interpret engineering drawings, welding procedures and technical specifications.


• Maintain accurate inspection reports and quality records.


• Liaise with project teams, engineers, clients and third-party inspectors.


• Promote a strong safety culture and ensure compliance with company procedures.

About You

• Experience in welding supervision, welding inspection and fabrication.


• Strong practical welding skills, with the ability and willingness to weld when required.


• Relevant welding inspection qualifications, such as WTIA or equivalent, will be highly regarded.


• Sound knowledge of welding processes, fabrication methods, weld defects and inspection techniques.


• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and welding specifications.


• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality workmanship.


• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team.