Overview
Deliver critical high-quality welding at one of Australia's largest refinery shutdowns. Based in Brisbane – LAHA, accommodation and flights provided. Join UGL's high performing shutdown welding team. The role plays a key welding part in the safe execution of the AMPOL Refinery Turnaround (August–September2026). Strengthen coded welding capability across major shutdowns, heavy industrial piping, and refinery environments. Contribute to a nationally significant energy asset while working with a fast‐paced, highly skilled welding team.
About the Role
We are seeking experienced Pipe Welders for the upcoming AMPOL Refinery Turnaround. The successful candidate 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–September2026, with a 6‐days‐on/1‐day‐off roster, night shift on 50° of scope. All applicants must successfully pass a 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 one 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 pipe welding and fabrication.
* Joint preparation, fit up and alignment in collaboration with Pipe Fitters.
* Structural and pressure‐retaining welds.
* Valve, line and fitting reinstatement.
* Hydrotesting preparation and reinstatement.
* Read, interpret and follow welding work packs, WPS/PQRs, isometric drawings and QA requirements.
* Ensure compliance with welding heat control, pre‐heat, 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, hydrotesting 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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