These roles suit inspectors with strong experience in pressure piping, flowlines, SMP and structural welding, who are comfortable working to strict client specifications in safety‑critical energy environments.
Key Responsibilities
- Inspect welding activities in accordance with approved WPS, ITPs, drawings and client specifications
- Conduct fit‑up, in‑process and final visual inspections (VT) on piping, flowlines and structural welds
- Verify welder qualifications, consumables control, materials traceability and heat/parameter compliance
- Coordinate and review NDT activities (UT, RT, PAUT, MT, PT) and manage repair close‑out
- Witness hydrostatic and pneumatic pressure testing, supporting test pack compilation and sign‑off
- Raise and close NCRs, manage weld maps, inspection records and QA documentation
- Interface with construction teams, NDT contractors, QA management and client representatives
Mandatory Requirements
Highly Desirable
- CSWIP 3.1 Welding Inspector (essential)
- Proven experience on onshore gas plants, pipelines, processing facilities or major infrastructure projects
- Strong working knowledge of ASME, API and/or AS/NZS welding and piping standards
- Experience inspecting carbon steel, low‑alloy and stainless steel piping and structural components
- High level of documentation discipline and attention to detail
- Full Australian working rights
- Trade‑qualified background (Boilermaker / Pipe Welder)
- Experience with flowlines, tie‑ins, pressure piping, SMP and brownfield works
- Previous experience on hydro, power generation or major renewable energy projects
- CSWIP 3.2 or additional inspection qualifications
DRD Group is a specialist recruitment provider renowned for recruiting quality project teams on major projects within the Energy, Resources, Defence, Renewables and Infrastructure sectors.
DRD Group embraces a diverse workforce culture and encourages applicants from all backgrounds to apply. All work assignments are subject to successful completion of a medical, drug and alcohol screen plus verification of all original certifications and qualifications.