At a Glance
- Tasks: Supervise welding activities and ensure compliance with safety and quality standards.
- Company: Join Downer's Energy & Utilities team, working on critical infrastructure projects.
- Benefits: FIFO role with a 2:2 roster, health initiatives, and career development opportunities.
- Other info: Be part of a diverse team focused on safety and quality in a dynamic environment.
- Why this job: Make a real impact on essential projects while enjoying a unique FIFO lifestyle.
- Qualifications: Trade qualification as a Boilermaker and extensive welding supervision experience required.
The predicted salary is between 82800 - 101200 $ per year.
The opportunity
We're looking for an experienced Welding Boilermaker Supervisor to join our Industrial & Energy team on Barrow Island. This is an exciting opportunity to support the replacement of key wastewater treatment assets before transitioning into a major corrosion remediation program. Working closely with Chevron and project stakeholders, you'll provide technical leadership to welding crews while ensuring works are delivered safely, efficiently and to the highest quality standards. If you're a trade-qualified Boilermaker with strong welding supervision experience and a passion for quality, this is your chance to contribute to critical infrastructure projects in a unique FIFO environment.
What you'll do
- 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
What we offer
- FIFO opportunity to Barrow Island from Perth
- 2:2 roster
- Long-term project pipeline with Chevron
- Opportunity to work on complex industrial and corrosion remediation projects
- Suite of Downer benefits, including health and wellbeing initiatives
- Join a team with a strong focus on safety, quality and career development
What we're looking for
- Trade Qualification as a Boilermaker/Fabricator
- AS 2214 / WTIA Welding Supervisor Certification is essential
- Minimum 10 years' experience in heavy industrial, mining, energy, infrastructure or oil & gas projects
- Front line management training / welding Supervisor training
- Proven experience supervising coded welding activities
- Strong understanding of welding procedures, weld quality and inspection requirements
- Experience coordinating NDT programs and welding documentation
- Ability to interpret fabrication drawings, weld maps and specifications
- Construction White Card, Driver's Licence and Working at Heights ticket
- Confined Space, Gas Test Atmospheres and Welding Inspector qualifications highly regarded
About the team
Downer's Energy & Utilities business unit is an integrated trans-Tasman team, providing services and solutions that connect communities to essential networks and infrastructure. We design, build, operate and maintain today's critical assets and networks, delivering complete services across the water, electricity, telecommunications, industrial and power generation sectors. Our expertise spans in-house technical smarts, specialist engineering, integrated OEM partners, and dedicated crews of qualified tradespeople.
All offers of employment are subject to satisfying the project minimum requirements, a pre-employment medical and evidence of your right to work in Australia. Downer Group is an employer that acknowledges and embraces the importance of our people's diverse experiences, talents, and cultures. As an inclusive employer, we welcome applications from everyone.
Supervisor Welding Boilermaker in Perth employer: First Nations Jobs
Downer Group is an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work culture that prioritises safety and collaboration within the Logan Water team. Employees benefit from extensive growth opportunities through mentorship and hands-on experience in leading major structural projects, all while contributing to vital water infrastructure in the community. With a commitment to professional development and a supportive environment, Downer Group stands out as a rewarding place to build a meaningful career.
