Quality Control Inspector

**About the role**
We currently have a fantastic opportunity for a highly experienced **Quality Control (QC) Inspector **to work across Rio Tinto’s integrated portfolio of Iron Ore assets in the Pilbara region. This role is offered as a permanent full-time opportunity and is on a **FIFO **basis working predominantly a day shift on a 2:1 rotation from Perth.

In addition, you will also be required to make regular visits to local fabrication workshops around the Perth Metro area.

The primary purpose of this role is to support the Contract Manager with assisting the project leadership to meet their compliance and operational excellence specifically with fabrication, mechanical welding and E&I compliance. The timely provision of your knowledge of appropriate tools, processes, expertise and insights will be key, as will your ability to communicate effectively across multiple levels with all stakeholders.

**About you**
Reporting directly into the Rio Contract Director, you will have a strong desire to connect and collaborate and enjoy being part of a multi-faceted team where you will provide specialist QC advice across all operational departments of the site. Your experience in Quality Control, provision of technical advice and coaching to employees, leaders and contractor personnel in the implementation and management of fabrication and welding across a site-based mining operation, will see you succeed in this role.

**Your duties will include, but are not limited to**:

- Facilitate the review of work execution packages for all welding and mechanical work activities to ensure appropriate documentation included in the work pack for each job and that welding records are completed correctly and where required the development of WPS, work instructions, inspection and test plans (ITP), and forms (as required)
- Ensure QC inspections are conducted as per scope of work and ITP
- Perform surveillance and inspection activities offsite as required
- Implement and maintain quality management systems that, as a minimum, comply with Ventia and client procedures
- Maintain quality records and report on the performance of the Quality System to the Project Manager
- Report instances of non-conformance; assist with identifying corrective and preventative actions and management of issues until resolved. Participate in the analysis of quality data, determining trends and lessons learned for the improvement of the service
- Participate in kick off, work and pre-inspection meetings, toolbox meetings, training and improvement programs as required
- Positively contribute to a diverse, inclusive and fair work environment, free from discrimination and harassment

**To be successful you will have the following**:

- A minimum of 5 years’ experience in a similar QA/QC Advisor - Fabrication role
- Possess a recognised Trade Certificate III of Engineering - Fabrication and relevant industry experience with piping and structural steel fabrication
- Current AS 1796 Certificate 10 Welding Supervisor
- Sound knowledge of applicable welding processes, code requirements and materials used in oil & gas industry
- An ability to liaise at all levels with the Client and Subcontractors and ability to work as part of a team
- Demonstrated written communication and IT skills (including Excel, Word and PowerPoint)
- Competent in reading and interpretation of fabrication drawings, WPS and ITPs
- An ability to work flexibly and adaptively in a complex environment with multiple stakeholders
- Experience and understanding of Audit & Inspection processes

**Benefits**
Ventia offers you a flexible, supportive and inclusive work environment where you matter.

In addition, you will find a stimulating and rewarding working environment where we take our peoples careers seriously and help them to learn and grow to develop your career and project exposure further.

**About the company**
Ventia is one of Australasia’s largest dedicated infrastructure service providers, Ventia is a new and dynamic organisation with a rich history. Our clients are the owners and operators of major infrastructure that is critical to our communities. No one else does exactly what we do in the way we do it. Making infrastructure work for our communities is at the heart of who we are and it’s what unites and excites us.

We acknowledge the importance of our people’s diverse experiences, talents and cultures. Embracing diversity and creating inclusion is a key component of our talent strategy. The creation of a diverse, inclusive workforce is central to our ability to unlock potential and enhance our success.

**How to apply**

Job Reference Number: 148991

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