QA Advisor/welding Supervisor

We require the immediate start of a QA Advisor/Welding Supervisor to join our team in Geelong VIC on a permanent full time basis.

This opportunity will see you join a reputable company with a highly experienced team who work together to develop and provide solutions for our customers.
- We work on challenging and exciting projects that shape the way we evolve, adapt and transform the industries we work in. We rally together, drawing on the diverse skills across our teams and create environments where great ideas are heard.

**About the Role**:
The position will see you responsible for the supervision of all welding and quality control activities.

**Your key responsibilities will be**:

- Ensure that the quality requirements of the client are adhered to and that Company procedures are followed.
- Monitor and ensure compliance of the Quality Plan.
- Ensure that the standard of workmanship is compliant with the specifications and that specified inspections and tests are conducted and records maintained to substantiate conformance.
- Complete welding related work packs, inspections and welding traceability in a timely manner
- Document welding traceability and visual inspections.
- Ensure correct consumables and welding equipment are available for completion of all welding work.
- Liaise with the client (internal or external) on the fabrication aspects of the project.
- Support cost reduction efforts for assembly/weld processes.
- Support investigation of material related queries and investigation of other weld related queries.
- Test new Welders to ensure they are qualified under Company and Client standards to carry out work, keep accurate records of qualifications of Welders.
- Qualify new welding procedures if required by the client.
- Coordinate NDT and PWHT requirements on site.
- Compile work packs when required.
- Check and approve Maintenance, Projects and Turnaround workpacks before job execution.
- Field quality check all work performed on Projects and Turnarounds for compliance to client GRAP standards and specifications.
- Field quality check maintenance work as required.
- Issue NCR’s and complete the process through to closeout.
- Develop ITP’s and manage inspection and test tasks through to final completion.
- Liaise with Supervisors to provide technical assistance when required.
- Support Superintendents to ensure site has sufficient Welders by making recommendations and selection of new Welders.
- Ensure continuous improvement projects are implemented on time.
- Complete U Walks on a weekly basis.
- Provide training in welding as required.

**Requierd Education/Qualifications**:

- Relevant Trade Certificate
- AS1796 Certificate 10
- AS2214 Certification of Welding Supervisors

**Desirable Skills/Experience**:

- Minimum 3 years experience in a Supervisory role within the fabrication industry.
- Sound knowledge of safety, quality (including AS9001 system knowledge) and fabrication procedures and requirements.
- Strong commitment to developing and maintaining a safe working environment.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to prioritise, plan, organise and complete work within established deadlines
- Effective interpersonal skills with the ability to liaise with people at all levels in an informative and positive manner
- Strong client focus and a genuine desire to assist team members
- Computer literacy and proficiency in the use of Microsoft Office products in particular Word, Excel and Outlook
- Commitment to continuous improvement
- Professional work ethic and behavior

Job Ref: 250770

**Discipline**: Quality Officer

**Primary Location**: Australia-VIC-Geelong

**Work Type**: Full-time

**Contact Name**: Emma Glare

**Contact Phone Number**: 0492269632