Welding Supervisor

About you:

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If you have world-class ambitions to reach the stars while keeping your feet on the ground, we're the team for you. We've created a new breed of company – future-focused with reimagined ambition across all disciplines within the energy sector.

We love people who know their own potential and are not afraid to use it. We know that together, we're far more than the sum of our parts. So, we celebrate people who want to grow and develop as we work together on some of the largest projects on the energy world stage.

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Our purpose and beliefs:

As Kent, we're tackling the greatest challenge of our time - to bring our world the energy it needs in the most responsible way ever imagined.

It's the energy of every member of our team driven by our beliefs that is making this happen. Whatever our skill, our language, or our culture. These beliefs define and direct us every day to be the very best - for ourselves, our clients, our key stakeholders, the communities we operate in and the planet:

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We thrive on EMOTIONAL AGILITY

We are FANATICAL ABOUT PERFORMANCE

We are built on INFINITE THINKING

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Our vision for Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging:

We recognise that diversity & inclusion are catalysts for success. We're heightening awareness on the benefits of people diversity, diversity of experiences and diversity of our perspectives. Creating a culture of inclusivity where all employees feel a sense of belonging.  

Our combined energy is fueled by different nationalities, across 6 continents and 24 countries. Our commitment is to celebrate character – no matter what ethnic background, gender, age, religion, identity, or disability.

About the Role:

Kent is seeking a qualified and experienced Welding Supervisor to join our team supporting the Ampol Future Fuels project at Lytton. Reporting to the SMP Superintendent, you will oversee and coordinate welders working on structural, piping and pressure equipment across both Greenfield and Brownfield scopes within an EPC project.

You will ensure welding activities align with safety, quality and project requirements while supporting SMP installation crews. This role requires strong leadership, technical expertise in welding codes and standards and excellent communication skills. This is an amazing opportunity to join a critical Australian infrastructure project which will be instrumental in reducing emissions and improving the environment.

Your Day to Day will Include:

• Supervise and coordinate welding teams daily, providing clear instructions and support to ensure productivity and safety.
• Allocate daily tasks to direct reports, monitoring their efficiency, attitude and work quality while adhering to HSSE policies.
• Ensure all welding activities comply with relevant standards (AS/ASME/API) and coordinate with QA/QC to resolve non-conformance's.
• Verify and issue welding consumables, and maintain accurate daily weld records and required QA documentation.
• Promote a strong safety culture through enforcement of HSSE policies, conducting pre-start meetings, toolbox talks and risk assessments.
• Liaise with client representatives on technical queries, inspections, and project scheduling to maintain smooth communication.
• Provide regular progress reports on construction activities, tracking schedules, risks and potential delays.
• Foster team development by ensuring workers are trained, certified, and motivated to perform tasks safely and efficiently.

About You:

Our ideal candidate will hold an Australian-recognised Trade Certificate in a related discipline such as Welding, Fabrication or Boilermaking. This role requires a strong leader with exceptional leadership and technical skills, coupled with the ability to perform effectively in challenging and dynamic work environments.

Benefits and Perks

• Competitive pay rates
• Employee Assistance Program
• Inclusion & Belonging Program
• Work for a brand that's been in the industry for over 100 years.
• Great Culture | Safety Focused | Awesome Team

If you would like to be considered, please submit your application.

Due to the expected volume of candidates, only candidates shortlisted will be contacted.

Kent is committed to workplace diversity and strongly encourages female and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders candidates to apply

Behavioural Competency

At Kent, you'll take on your own assignments, and also be influential on work beyond your area, using your expertise to suggest improvements to existing processes. You will often facilitate the work of others, guiding the resolution of highly complex or unusual business problems. Your ability to identify root causes and distinguish problems from their symptoms will be crucial. Additionally, you'll be trusted to lead small functional teams or initiatives, showcasing your leadership and problem-solving skills.