Special Class Welder
Short-Term Training Engagement
Full-Time, Fixed Term (3 Months) | Perth Metro, WA
Location
Perth Metro, Western Australia
Employment Type
Full-Time | Fixed Term Contract (3 Months)
Salary Range
AUD $75,000 – $85,000 per annum (pro-rata)
Start Date
As soon as possible
About the Role
We are seeking a highly experienced Special Class Welder, a master TIG and flux core pipe welder for a 3-month fixed-term training engagement based in Perth Metro, WA. The successful candidate will be an accomplished trade professional with demonstrated expertise in GTAW (TIG) and FCAW (flux core) pipe welding to the highest quality standards, who will work alongside and upskill our local workforce throughout the engagement.
The successful candidate will be embedded within our operations team, leading and delivering hands-on training to our local welders across live fabrication projects. Work will include high quality stainless pressure pipes and structural fabrication using TIG, MIG, MMAW, and FCAW welding processes, as well as handrails, balustrades, and pipe supports. At the conclusion of the 3-month term, the candidate will have transferred their specialist skills and knowledge to our permanent local workforce.
Note: This is a fixed-term specialist training engagement only. The position is not intended to be extended beyond 3 months. The successful applicant is expected to deliver the agreed training outcomes and conclude the engagement at the end of the contract period.
Training Program — What the Candidate Will Deliver
Throughout the 3-month engagement, the successful candidate will plan, deliver, and oversee structured on-the-job training and mentoring to our local welding workforce across the following areas:
- Australian welding standards and compliance — training local welders in AS/NZS 2980 (Qualification of Welding Procedures) and AS 1554 (Structural Steel Welding)
- Coaching local welders in the interpretation and application of Welding Procedure Specifications (WPS) in accordance with Australian project documentation requirements
- Delivering practical NDT awareness training — including radiographic test (RT), ultrasonic test (UT), and dye penetrant inspection (DPI) protocols as applied on Australian industrial sites
- Mentoring local staff in Australian workplace health and safety (WHS) systems — including SWMS preparation, toolbox talks, hazard identification, and site induction procedures
- Holding a current Construction Induction (White Card) or willingness to obtain prior to commencement
- Guiding local staff through site-specific safety systems and emergency response procedures relevant to WA mining and industrial project environments
- Establishing and demonstrating quality assurance and weld documentation practices in accordance with Australian project management and compliance standards
- Fostering effective communication and professional collaboration within a multi-trade Australian worksite environment
Key Duties and Responsibilities
- Demonstrate and supervise high quality TIG (GTAW) and flux core (FCAW) pipe welding, as well as MIG (GMAW) and MMAW welding across all positions
- Fabricate and weld high quality stainless pressure pipes and structural components to radiographic test (RT) quality standards
- Read and interpret WPS, engineering drawings, isometrics, and fabrication specifications
- Prepare and set up weld joints including pre-heat procedures as required
- Conduct visual and dimensional inspection of completed welds
● Fabricate architectural and structural items including handrails, balustrades, and pipe supports to project specifications
- Plan, deliver, and assess structured training sessions for local welders throughout the engagement
- Maintain accurate training records, skills transfer logs, and production documentation
- Comply with all site safety procedures, SWMS, and WHS requirements at all times
- Work collaboratively within a multi-trade team environment to meet project deadlines
Qualifications and Experience Required
- Minimum Certificate III in Engineering (Fabrication Trade) or equivalent — TESDA NCII (GTAW/SMAW/FCAW) or internationally recognised Special Class Welder qualification considered
- Minimum 5 years of demonstrated high-level GTAW (TIG) and FCAW (flux core) pipe welding experience in Oil & Gas, petrochemical, or pressure piping fabrication
- Proven competency welding in all positions (1G–6G), including V-groove joint preparation, root pass, hot pass, fill, and cap
- Demonstrated experience producing welds to radiographic test (RT) quality acceptance criteria
- Ability to read and interpret welding procedure specifications and technical drawings
- Current Construction Induction (White Card) or willingness to obtain prior to commencement
Skills and Attributes
- High standard of weld quality with strong attention to detail
- Demonstrated ability to mentor, coach, and transfer specialist skills to less experienced tradespeople
- Strong commitment to workplace health and safety
- Ability to lead by example and work collaboratively within a diverse team environment
- Reliable, punctual, and professionally presented
- Good communication skills in English
Pay: $75,000.00 – $85,000.00 per year
Work Location: In person
