Mechanical Engineer / NDT Technician – Perth & Regional WA

About the role

NDT Tech Ops is seeking an experienced Mechanical Engineer/NDT Technician to support inspections, assessments and quality verification for heavy mining equipment and related mechanical assets across Perth and regional Western Australia.

Key responsibilities

• Conduct mechanical, welding, fabrication, coating and quality inspections at client facilities and project sites.
• Perform welding inspections and verify compliance with WPS, PQR, WQT/WPQ, engineering drawings and project specifications.
• Coordinate and witness NDT activities including Visual Testing (VT), Magnetic Particle Testing (MT/MPI), Penetrant Testing (PT) and Ultrasonic Testing (UT).
• Carry out coating inspections, surface‑preparation verification, environmental monitoring and Dry Film Thickness measurements.
• Prepare Inspection and Test Plans (ITPs), inspection reports, Non‑Conformance Reports (NCRs) and other quality documentation.
• Review material certificates, NATA‑accredited laboratory reports, NDT reports and manufacturing records.
• Conduct supplier and ISO 9001 quality system audits, investigate non‑conformances and recommend corrective actions.
• Liaise with clients, fabricators, repair workshops and project engineers, interpreting engineering drawings and standards.

Required profile

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or an equivalent recognised qualification.
• Minimum four (4) years of experience in QA/QC, welding inspection, fabrication engineering or quality engineering.
• Demonstrated experience with mechanical and welding inspections of heavy equipment and pressure/structural components.

Required skills

• Mechanical inspection
• Welding inspection (WPS, PQR, WQT/WPQ)
• Fabrication inspection
• Coating inspection (DFT measurement)
• Visual Testing (VT)
• Magnetic Particle Testing (MT/MPI)
• Penetrant Testing (PT)
• Ultrasonic Testing (UT)
• Knowledge of Australian Standards, ASME Codes and ISO Standards
• Preparation of Inspection and Test Plans (ITPs) and NCRs
• Root‑cause analysis and corrective‑action planning
• Interpretation of engineering drawings and welding symbols
• Supplier and ISO 9001 quality system auditing