Supervisor Welding Boilermaker

The opportunity

We're looking for an experienced Welding Boilermaker Supervisor to join our Industrial & Energy team on Barrow Island.

This is an exciting opportunity to support the replacement of key wastewater treatment assets before transitioning into a major corrosion remediation program. Working closely with Chevron and project stakeholders, you'll provide technical leadership to welding crews while ensuring works are delivered safely, efficiently and to the highest quality standards.

If you're a trade-qualified Boilermaker with strong welding supervision experience and a passion for quality, this is your chance to contribute to critical infrastructure projects in a unique FIFO environment.

What you'll do

• Supervise welding activities across tank replacement and corrosion remediation works
• Ensure all welding complies with approved WPSs, project specifications and applicable standards
• Coordinate weld inspections, NDT activities and quality documentation
• Monitor welding productivity, quality performance and project progress
• Lead and mentor welding crews, providing technical guidance and support
• Maintain weld traceability and inspection records
• Participate in daily, weekly and project progress meetings
• Champion Downer's Zero Harm culture and safe execution of all hot works

What we offer

• FIFO opportunity to Barrow Island from Perth
• Initial 2:1 roster transitioning to 2:2 roster
• Long-term project pipeline with Chevron
• Opportunity to work on complex industrial and corrosion remediation projects
• Suite of Downer benefits, including health and wellbeing initiatives
• Join a team with a strong focus on safety, quality and career development

What we're looking for

• Trade Qualification as a Boilermaker/Fabricator
• Minimum 10 years' experience in heavy industrial, mining, energy, infrastructure or oil & gas projects
• Proven experience supervising coded welding activities
• Strong understanding of welding procedures, weld quality and inspection requirements
• Experience coordinating NDT programs and welding documentation
• Ability to interpret fabrication drawings, weld maps and specifications
• Construction White Card, Driver's Licence and Working at Heights ticket
• AS 2214 / WTIA Welding Supervisor Certification is essential
• Confined Space, Gas Test Atmospheres and Welding Inspector qualifications highly regarded

About the team

Downer's Energy & Utilities business unit is an integrated trans-Tasman team, providing services and solutions that connect communities to essential networks and infrastructure. We design, build, operate and maintain today's critical assets and networks, delivering complete services across the water, electricity, telecommunications, industrial and power generation sectors. Our expertise spans in-house technical smarts, specialist engineering, integrated OEM partners, and dedicated crews of qualified tradespeople.

All offers of employment are subject to satisfying the project minimum requirements, a pre-employment medical and evidence of your right to work in Australia.

How to apply

Click "Apply" to start your application. We look forward to hearing from you!

Downer Group is an employer that acknowledges and embraces the importance of our people's diverse experiences, talents, and cultures. As an inclusive employer, we welcome applications from everyone.