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 and new projects, we are seeking an experienced **QA/QC Weld Inspector (FIFO) **to join the Saunders International team on project site at **Kalgoorlie, Western Australia**

The **QA/QC Weld Inspector **will be responsible and accountable for the following:

- 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. Position Description Document ID: SND-HRM-TPL-001_R2 Date Published: 5th April 2023 Uncontrolled document when printed Page 2 of 4.
- Pre deployment testing and inspection of all Auto welding units (EGW, AGW, LT7, Buggo etc). Maintaining inventory of Auto spares/consumables.
- 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.
- 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.
- Perform additional duties within scope and experience as and when required. ABOUT YOU

**_ Essential_**
- 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.
- 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.
- EWP ticket
- External/Lead Assessor Qualified.
- NACE Painting Inspector.
- Experience in tank building industry.
- Analytical and problem-solving skills.

**THE BENEFITS**

At Saunders, we invest in our people because we believe it makes our team stronger and better equipped to deliver on our promise and values of OneTeam, Zero Harm, Excellence, Innovation, Integrity and Respect.
- Market competitive remuneration
- Exposure to resources industry
- Flexible working arrangements negotiable with job requirements
- Supportive workplace culture
- Paid parental leave
- Wellbeing leave days
- Cost of Living Discounts
- Employee Assistance Program

Saunders embraces the values of an innovative and diverse workforce and recognises that inclusion sets us all up for success. All suitably qualified or experienced applicants will be considered.

**HOW TO APPLY