Quality Coordinator – Welding

About the role

ACCIONA is seeking a Quality Coordinator – Welding to ensure all construction activities for the Alkimos Seawater Desalination Plant meet rigorous quality standards and regulatory requirements. You will work on‑site in Perth, supporting a high‑value, ten‑year alliance delivering clean water to Western Australians.

Key responsibilities

• Inspect welds on steel, stainless and duplex pipework and verify compliance with AS/NZS 1554 and ASME IX.
• Validate Welding Procedure Specifications (WPS), Procedure Qualification Records (PQR) and welder qualifications.
• Perform VT, MT and PT inspections on site; review UT and RT reports to confirm weld quality.
• Record and track non‑conformances, manage rework, and maintain accurate QA records and weld maps.
• Collaborate with project teams to resolve quality issues and drive continuous improvement.

Required profile

• Welding Inspection Certification – CSWIP 3.1 or equivalent (WTIA, AWS CWI).
• Recognised trade qualification in fabrication, welding or mechanical fitting.
• Strong knowledge of AS/NZS 1554, ASME IX, API standards and project‑specific welding procedures.
• Experience with stainless steel, duplex, super‑duplex and corrosion‑resistant alloys used in desalination facilities.
• Familiarity with ITPs, NCRs, weld traceability, heat‑number control and inspection documentation.
• Ability to obtain pre‑employment medical and national crime check.

Required skills

• CSWIP 3.1 (or WTIA, AWS CWI) certification.
• Trade qualification in welding/fabrication.
• Knowledge of AS/NZS 1554, ASME IX, API standards.
• Proficiency in reviewing WPS, PQR and welder qualifications.
• VT, MT, PT, UT and RT inspection techniques.
• Weld traceability and NCR management.

What we offer

• Salary packaging and novated leasing options.
• Project allowance.
• Paid parental leave for all parents.
• Top Employer certification (2022‑2025) recognising outstanding HR practices.