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 2026). 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.
About The Company
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, 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 – September 2026, working a 6‐days‐on / 1‐day‐off roster night‐shift on 50 % of scope. All applicants must successfully pass a weld procedure pre‐qualification test.
What We Offer
* Travel reimbursement for DIDO
* LAHA – accommodation provided plus 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 using GTAW, SMAW and other required processes.
* 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, preheat, post‐weld and consumable handling requirements
* Work closely with NDE/NDT teams to support weld inspections, testing and repair processes
* Adhere to 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 six 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
Equal Opportunity Statement
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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