About the role
We are seeking a Welding Supervisor at our Olympic Dam site, to oversee the quality Control of fabrication works, ensuring that all standards and systems are adhered to – and providing a high level of leadership to the team to ensure the safe delivery of work within timeframes and budgets. Reporting to the QA/QC Inspector – QA/QC Operations, the successful candidate will have the opportunity to suggest process improvements and contribute to the ongoing success, performance and profitability of our operations
This opportunity sits within the Mining & Resources sector and is a part-time, on-site position based in Roxby Downs, SA.
Key responsibilities
- Directly manage welding/quality with teams to achieve all project requirements within the set standards
- Welding Supervision, inspection, weld procedure qualification, weld procedure reviews / approvals and welder qualification
- Oversees the welding team, instructs the welding personnel, verifies the quality of welds, coordinates jobs & evaluate job performance
- Understands the specifications on BHP OD site and should possess knowledge of welding and NDT practices
- Compiling records for traceability, maintain registers using software programs
- Planning and directing Welding team and coordinating the activities
- Providing ongoing progress updates to the Management
- Reviewing fabrication schedules and plans for adequacy of resources and equipment
- Ensure that the fabrication team is operating at an optimal level with minimal risk
- Ensure that projects are effectively planned prior to project commencement to ensure appropriate plans are in place and deadlines are effectively set
- Responsible for providing input and offering recommendations for the continuous improvement of Mine Tech Engineering Olympic Dam processes, work practices and standard procedures
About you
- AS1796:2001 Welding Supervisors (Cert 10),
- AS2214:2004 Welding Supervisors, Structural Steel Welding( Not essential),
- Knowledge of Australian Pressure and Structural Standards,
- Certificate IV Trade Qualifications or equivalent experience,
- Engineering Trade Certificate or equivalent,
- Experience in a welding supervisor role or would suit newly appointed Cert 10 Welding Supervisor,
- Able to necessary PPE (including RPE) on BHP OD surface and Underground (e.g. any facial hair must fit with Fit Testing Requirements etc)
- High level of communication and interpersonal skills
- Computer and Microsoft Software
What’s on offer
- Competitive — Negotiable depending on experience.
- Opportunity to contribute to Australia’s welding, fabrication and manufacturing capability.
- Career development and exposure to industry projects, standards and professional networks.
- A role advertised through Weld Australia’s dedicated industry Jobs Board.
About Mine Tech Engineering
Mine Tech Engineering is advertising this role through the Weld Australia Jobs Board to connect with skilled people across Australia’s welding, fabrication and manufacturing industries.
The role is connected to the Mining & Resources sector and may suit candidates looking to apply their technical skills in a focused industry environment.
Ready to apply?
Submit your application for Welding Supervisor at Mine Tech Engineering. Applications close 20 Sep 2026 — quote reference JB-WLD00000072-TS.