Metallurgist/Welding Engineer & QAQC Manager

Allcon Steel Construction is seeking a skilled Metallurgist/ Welding Engineer & QAQC Manager to join our team. This role involves overseeing welding processes, ensuring quality control, and managing the QAQC department.

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Opportunities for career advancement
• Training and development programs

Task & responsibilities

• Develop, review, and approve Welding Procedure Specifications (WPS) and Procedure Qualification Records (PQR). 

• Oversee Welder Qualification processes, ensuring competence, certifications, and continuity records meet project and code requirements.

• Provide expert guidance on welding processes (SMAW, GTAW, FCAW, GMAW, etc.).

• Resolve complex welding technical issues and ensure adherence to industry standards and client specifications.

• Lead the QA/QC team in implementing and maintaining a robust quality management system aligned with ISO 9001.

• Develop Inspection & Test Plans (ITPs), method statements, NCR processes, and corrective action plans.

• Oversee inspection activities including visual inspection, NDT coordination, dimensional checks, and surface quality for AESS finishes.

• Ensure compliance with CC2/ CC3/ CC4 steel fabrication standards in accordance with AS/NZS 5131, AS 1554.1, AS 1554.4, NACE MR0175, API 6A, 16C, BS EN, EEMUA or relevant local requirements.

• Provide technical leadership for all welding and quality-related matters throughout project lifecycles.

• Support shop fabrication, site erection, and pre-commissioning activities.

• Liaise with clients, third-party inspectors, and regulatory bodies on technical and quality matters.

• Lead the preparation, review, and submission of Manufacturing Data Records (MDRs) and project quality dossiers.

• Ensure all welding records, inspection reports, material certificates, and compliance documentation are complete and traceable.

• Maintain accurate and auditable project documentation systems.

• Champion continuous improvement initiatives in welding processes, inspection techniques, and quality management systems.

• Provide training and mentoring for welding engineers, QC inspectors, and fabrication personnel.

• Conduct internal audits, risk assessments, and root-cause analyses

Qualification & experience

• Bachelor’s/ Master’s Degree in Welding Engineering/ Technology or related 

discipline. 

• Minimum 5+ years’ experience in heavy steel fabrication, shipbuilding and 

welding engineering, or equivalent high-specification projects. 

• Extensive experience with WPS/PQR development, Welder Qualification, and 

welding process control. 

• Strong background in QA/QC management within steel fabrication environments. 

• Practical experience with AESS fabrication requirements. 

• In-depth knowledge of ISO 9001, ISO 3834, AWS D1.1, ASME IX, ASME B31.3, 

DNV, ABS, LR, Shell DEP or equivalent international standards. 

• Proven experience preparing MDRs and managing project quality documentation. 

Essential: 

• Chartered Professional Engineer (CPEng – Engineers Australia), 

• IWE/EWE (International Welding Engineer), or equivalent certification. 

• CSWIP 3.2.1 Senior Welding Inspector Certification,  

• NDT Level II qualifications (MT, PT, UT, RT). 

• Experience in EPC, infrastructure, or major industrial projects. 

• WA Driving License or equivalent 

Key Competencies 

• Leadership and team management 

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills 

• Attention to detail and accuracy 

• Excellent communication and reporting skills 

• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines 

• Strong organisational and documentation skills 

• Strong client-facing and communication skills.