Welding Operations Manager

1 month ago


Sydney, New South Wales, Australia Thales Full time

At Thales, we're committed to driving progress in critical industries. We're seeking an experienced Welding Supervisor to oversee our welding operations on Garden Island, ensuring they meet stringent standards of quality, safety, and efficiency.

As a pivotal leader and technical liaison, you'll foster effective communication, problem-solving, and continuous improvement across our welding coordination team, fabrication team, and project management personnel.

Working closely with the Welding Engineer, Welding Inspector, and fellow Welding Supervisors, you'll provide essential technical expertise and support to welding personnel through comprehensive training, mentoring, and performance management.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Developing and implementing welding procedures in line with customer specifications.
  • Training, qualifying, allocating, monitoring, and supporting welders to ensure adherence to quality requirements and safety regulations.
  • Monitoring ongoing welding work for compliance with quality and safety standards, conducting regular scans for defects or missing welds.
  • Liaising with project stakeholders and third parties to maintain effective communication channels.
  • Arranging and overseeing production tests and inspections, while managing welding quality documentation and records.
  • Promoting a culture of safety and quality within the welding team, emphasizing proper procedures, equipment maintenance, and hazard identification.

Requirements:

  • Recognized Australian Welder, Fabrication, or Boilermaker trade qualification, or equivalent tertiary studies.
  • AS 2214 Structural Welding Supervisors and/or AS 1796 Certificate 10.
  • Minimum 3 years' experience supervising welded fabrication work.
  • Proficiency in fabrication, welding, cutting processes, welding equipment, and consumables.
  • Familiarity with national or international welding standards, welding technology, basic metallurgy, and general fabrication requirements.
  • Practical welding ability with experience in training welders.

Thales is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace culture. We encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds to apply for this role.



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