Deliver critical high‐quality welding at one of Australia's largest refinery shutdowns based in Brisbane – Laha, accommodation & flights provided.
Why this role
* Play a key welding role in the safe execution of the Ampol refinery turnaround (August–September).
* Strengthen your coded welding capability across major shutdowns, heavy industrial piping, and refinery environments.
* Contribute to a nationally significant energy asset while working in a fast‐paced, highly skilled welding team.
UGL delivers engineering, construction and maintenance services across oil & gas, power, renewables, resources, water, defence and telecommunications. Our shutdown teams operate in complex, high‐risk and fast‐moving environments where quality and safety are paramount.
About the role
We are seeking experienced pipe welders for the upcoming Ampol refinery turnaround.You will work alongside pipe fitters, boilermakers, supervisors and UGL/AMPOL leadership to complete high‐quality coded welds, piping repairs and shutdown maintenance activities.
* The turnaround runs from August to September, working a 6‐days‐on / 1‐day‐off roster night shift on 50% of scope.
* All applicants must successfully pass the weld procedure pre‐qualification weld test.
What we offer
* Travel reimbursement for DIDO.
* Laha accommodation provided plus Laha allowance.
* 6/1 roster for the shutdown duration with night shift on 1 unit.
* Opportunity to perform high‐value coded welding at one of Australia's last operational refineries.
* Strong, supportive safety‐first culture.
* Access to UGL learning and development programs.
* Employee benefits, rewards and long‐term career pathways.
Key responsibilities
* Perform coded welding on pipework to refinery specifications including GTAW, SMAW and other processes as required.
* Execute:
o Pipe welding and fabrication.
o Joint preparation, fit‐up and alignment in collaboration with pipe fitters.
o Structural and pressure‐retaining welds.
o Valve, line and fitting reinstatement.
o Hydro‐testing preparation and reinstatement.
* Read, interpret and follow welding work packs, WPS/PQRS, isometric drawings and QA requirements.
* Ensure compliance with welding heat control, preheat, post‐weld and consumable handling requirements.
* Work closely with NDE/NDT teams to support weld inspections, testing and repair processes.
* Adhere to relevant permit‐to‐work, isolation and hot work procedures.
* Participate in risk assessments, toolbox meetings and ongoing field safety engagements.
* Ensure high welding quality, documentation accuracy and timely progress across shutdown work fronts.
About you
* Trade qualified welder, boilermaker or fabrication professional.
* Mandatory: weld test or welding certification completed within the last 6 months.
* Experience in oil refining, gas/chemical facilities, power or heavy industrial shutdowns.
* Proven experience in pipe welding, fabrication, hydro‐testing support, valves, fittings and mechanical reinstatement.
* Strong understanding of refinery welding standards, metallurgy, welding processes and defect control.
* Familiar with NDE/NDT processes and quality control requirements.
* Excellent awareness of high‐risk work controls including hot work, isolation, confined space and W@H.
* Safety‐driven, reliable and capable in high‐pressure shutdown conditions.
* Able to work effectively within a diverse welding and piping team.
About UGL
UGL, part of the CIMIC group, values diverse backgrounds, perspectives and experiences. We encourage applications from women, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, culturally diverse candidates, people with disabilities and mature‐aged workers.
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