Metallurgical/Materials Technician

Metallurgical/Materials Technician – Asset Assurance and NDT

AmSpec is a market leader in independent inspection, testing, verification and specialized technical services to the Oil, Gas and Chemical sector (exploration, production, refining, storage, transportation) and to the Marine, Minerals and Agricultural sectors.

The right candidate:

We are seeking an experienced Inspections Engineer based in Sydney to joins us as a Technical Manager on permanent basis to expand our Asset Assurance and NDT business lines.

Specific role responsibilities:

• Perform laboratory tests on metals, alloys, and industrial materials to evaluate properties and quality.
• Conduct failure analysis, corrosion testing, and material degradation studies.
• Inspect welding, heat treatment, and fabrication processes for compliance with industry standards.
• Execute non-destructive testing (NDT) and remaining life assessments on industrial components.
• Assist in developing and improving materials for industrial applications in collaboration with engineers.
• Ensure compliance with ASTM, ISO, and NATA standards for material certification.
• Maintain accurate documentation and prepare technical reports on test results.
• Calibrate and maintain laboratory testing equipment for accurate results.
• Train junior technicians and support quality assurance processes in material selection.
• Follow HSE regulations and ensure safe handling of hazardous materials and test samples.

Essential Requirements:

• A mechanical engineering degree or similar discipline with minimum 15 years’ experience in the oil and gas or fabrication industry.
• Must be an Australian citizen or demonstrate the right to live and work in Australia

Required Skills and Qualifications:

• Strong industry experience and communication skills
• Current Senior AICIP Inspector qualifications
• Welding inspector with strong knowledge of AS1554
• Current API653 inspector qualifications with minimum of 10 years of experience
• Minimum Level 2 in the following conventional NDT methods: MPI, DP, RT, UT.
• At least 1 Level 3 qualification in conventional NDT method.
• Minimum Level 1 in LRUT
• Strong practical knowledge in advanced methods such as IRIS, RMS, MFL, SLOFEC and ToFD

AmSpec’s culture is about our core values of integrity and professionalism and developing our capability to exceed Clients’ and Employees’ expectations, through the enthusiastic involvement of all our people.

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Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.