Quality Assurance Inspector – AMPOL Lytton Refinery Shutdown
Lytton, Brisbane | Mid July – September 2026
Why this role
* Lead teams on one of Australia's only remaining operating oil refineries.
* Be part of a major shutdown event with significant safety, planning, and execution responsibilities.
* Strengthen your technical capability across high‐risk operations, refinery environments, and shutdown leadership.
UGL provides engineering, construction and maintenance services across Australia's critical industries, including oil & gas, refining, energy, resources and defence, in a fast‐paced and ever‐evolving environment.
About The Role
We are seeking experienced, safety‐focused QA Inspector to support the upcoming AMPOL Lytton Refinery Shutdown, located in Lytton, Brisbane (4178). The position is suited to locals.
This shutdown will run from Mid‐July until the end of September.
As a QA Inspector, you will ensure quality during critical shutdown activities in a high‐risk industrial environment, ensuring safe, efficient, and high‐quality execution.
What We Offer
* Opportunity to work on one of Australia's last operating refineries.
* Exposure to high‐profile shutdown operations and multidisciplinary teams.
* Supportive team environment with strong safety culture.
* Access to UGL development programs to support your ongoing career growth.
Key Responsibilities
* Inspect and verify all welding and fabrication activities in accordance with relevant codes, standards and project specifications.
* Ensure compliance with client quality requirements and UGL procedures.
* Monitor and enforce safety, health and environmental requirements.
* Review and verify: WPS, WPQ, ITPs, work packs and welding traceability documentation.
WPS, WPQ And Welder Qualifications
* Conduct welding inspections across the full lifecycle: fit up, alignment, preheat, tacking, root runs and final welds; visual inspection and NDE readiness.
* Perform dimensional inspections against IFC drawings.
* Audit welding consumables, storage, issue and equipment calibration.
* Liaise with supervisors, subcontractors and client representatives on welding and fabrication matters.
* Test and qualify new welders and welding procedures as required.
* Support continuous improvement initiatives and cost‐effective welding practices.
* Assist with QA documentation, MDR/MDF compilation and final handover.
About You
* Qualifications & Certifications
* Relevant Trade Qualification
* AS1796 Certificate 10
* Welding Inspector Certification
* AS2214 Welding Supervisor Certification (desirable)
Experience
* Minimum 3–5 years' experience in a QA/QC or supervisory welding role.
* Proven background in shutdowns, power stations, refineries or heavy industrial projects.
* Strong working knowledge of:
o AS1554
o AS1796
o AS2980
o Welding inspection, NDE and QA systems (ISO 9001)
Skills & Personal Attributes
* Strong commitment to safety and quality.
* Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
* Ability to work autonomously in a fast‐paced shutdown environment.
* Strong stakeholder engagement with supervisors, subcontractors and clients.
* High attention to detail and documentation accuracy.
* Proactive mindset with a focus on continuous improvement.
We strongly encourage applications from women, Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander people, people with disabilities, culturally diverse candidates, and mature‐aged workers.
Work Type: Casual
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