QA/qc Weld Inspector

Saunders International is a leading, Australian-based ASX-listed company, committed to providing engineering services to the energy, defence, infrastructure and resource sectors. Firmly focused on safety, Saunders spans over 70 successful years. We are proud of our ever-expanding portfolio of projects covering tank and bridge engineering and construction, terminal expansions, infrastructure remediation, technical EPCM services and industrial electrical/process automation solutions.

Due to our ongoing growth, we are seeking a QA/QC Weld Inspector to be based on Project Site located at Quantum, Fuel Terminal located in Outer Harbor, South Australia.

The QA/QC Welding Inspector is responsible for the overview of project specific welding operations and assisting the Quality team with QA/QC activities, also planning and direction of welding sequences for works. The role of the Welding Inspector is to ensure that all projects and company activities are carried out to the highest quality and safety standards.

**THE ROLE**

The responsibilities of the role include, but are not limited to:
**_ General_**
- The Welding Inspector provides input and advice with the objective that projects are delivered on budget and on time and to the required quality.
- The Welding Inspector is to ensure all welding records are maintained accordingly to Saunders SHEQ requirements.
- Undertake verification and inspection of materials.
- Ensure approved project specific WPS’s and PQR’s are available for all welding activities.
- Ensure welding equipment is in suitable condition for welding activities and safety requirements.
- Ensure weld preparations are in accordance with drawing/WPS.
- Prepare and update welder qualification records including conducting welder qualification tests when necessary.
- Ensure welding consumables are as specified in WPS and are stored / controlled as specified in QC procedure.
- Ensure welders are working in accordance with essential variables nominated in WPS.
- Inspect all welding related activities including weld preparations, preheat and inter pass temperatures, welding parameters are within WPS requirements, visual and dimensional inspection and completion of inspection reports.
- Prepare NDE requests and maintain Weld Register, ensure percentage NDE is undertaken as per ITP.
- Ensure adequate supplies of welding consumables throughout project.
- Ensure ITPs are being followed and sign off of ITP’s as required.
- Pre deployment testing and inspection of all Auto welding units (EGW, AGW, LT7, Buggo etc).
- Maintaining inventory of Auto spares/consumables.
- Post job assessment of Auto condition and inventory of all items supplied with machine at dispatch to project.
- Provide training, mentoring and monitoring of welders to ensure compliance rate does not drop below 98%
- Set up and testing of Auto welders and identification of all items that need repair/servicing and/or attention. Management of repairs/servicing and updating historical records for each Auto welder.
- Assisting Quality team with the preparation of ITP’s and undertaking sign off for various checklists.
- Assisting Quality team with the preparation of MDR’s.
- Carry out supplier/contractor welding inspections.
- Comply with all of Saunders’ policies.
- Actively participate in safety related activities.
- Perform all work duties in a safe and efficient manner.
- Assist the company wherever possible to ensure employees, clients and visitors comply with Saunders Health, Safety and Environmental policies and procedures at all times.
- Foster a team environment by working co-operatively with others.
- Engage in training activities to improve skills.
- Assist welders with site specific activities as directed.
- Assist to develop, promote, and increase the business activities of the company wherever possible.
- Ensure equipment remains in good working order at all times.
- Actively promote and reflect the Saunders Values of Safety, Integrity, Innovation, Teamwork and Leadership.
- Assist other team members in all divisions of the Business wherever practical to achieve Saunders’ organisational objectives.
- Perform additional duties within scope and experience as and when required.

**ABOUT YOU**

**_ Essential _**
- Welding/Boiler making Trade Qualification.
- Welding Inspector qualifications ie IWS or WTIA Welding Inspector. AS 1796 Cert 10 Supervisor qualifications are also acceptable for this role
- Experience in Power Station Outage / Turnarounds involving AS4014
- Have a C Class Car Licence.
- HSE Induction/White Card.
- Valid Confined Space Entry Ticket.
- Valid Work at Height Ticket.
- With license to operate EWP above 11m.
- Able to communicate effectively within your team, and with other staff.
- Be a self-starter and be able to work unsupervised.
- Ability to respond to a changing work environment.

**_ Desirable _**
- Internal Audit Qualified.
- External/Lead Assessor Qualified.
- NACE Painting Inspector.
- Experienc