QC Inspector

PARC Engineering is on the lookout for an experienced QC Inspector.
The successful candidate will play a key role in ensuring all works are completed safely, on schedule and to the required quality standards.

• **Project Location:**Northern Territory
• Point of Hire: Perth, Brisbane or Darwin
• Roster: 2&1 FIFO
• Hours: 12 Hour Days
• Project Duration: 12 months+ with potential for ongoing opportunities

Key Responsibilities:

• Monitor and oversee all welding activities to ensure compliance with approved Welding Procedure Specifications (WPS), Inspection and Test Plans (ITPs), and relevant codes and standards (e.g., ASME, AS/NZS).
• Verify welder qualifications and ensure all personnel are appropriately certified for the scope of work being performed.
• Review and approve welding documentation, including WPS, Procedure Qualification Records (PQRs), and Welder Qualification Records (WQRs).
• Conduct in-process and final inspections of welds, including visual inspections and coordination of non-destructive testing (NDT).
• Liaise with NDT providers to ensure timely execution and reporting of testing (e.g., RT, UT, MT, PT).
• Monitor weld quality, identify defects or non-conformances, and ensure appropriate corrective actions are implemented.
• Maintain weld traceability systems, including material certification, heat numbers, and weld mapping.
• Review and verify material test certificates (MTCs) to ensure compliance with project specifications.
• Raise, track, and close out non-conformance reports (NCRs) and ensure effective root cause analysis and corrective actions.
• Provide technical support and guidance to supervisors and trades personnel on welding quality requirements.
• Participate in internal and external audits, including client and third-party inspections.
• Maintain accurate QA/QC records and compile quality dossiers for handover documentation.
• Ensure all inspection and testing activities are conducted in accordance with site safety procedures and permit systems.
• Ensure compliance with project quality management systems and applicable industry standards.

Qualifications & Experience:

• Minimum of 5+ years' experience in a QA/QC role with a strong focus on welding in mining, oil & gas, or heavy construction projects.
• Trade qualification in Welding, Boilermaking or Mechanical discipline (preferred).
• Current valid driver's licence.
• Certification as a Welding Inspector (e.g., CSWIP 3.1, AWS CWI, or equivalent
• Strong knowledge of welding codes and standards (e.g., ASME Section IX, AS 1554, AS/NZS standards).
• Demonstrated experience with NDT methods and interpretation of results.
• Proven experience in weld traceability, inspection documentation and quality record management.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, isometrics and welding documentation.
• High attention to detail with strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and QA/QC management systems.
• Certification as a coating inspector (NACE level 2) highly regarded

PARC Perks:

• Genuine career progression paths and professional development opportunities
• Remuneration, Reward and Recognition Programs
• Support for you and your family through our Employee Assistant Program (EAP)
• The chance to join a growing business with a family-company feel & values driven culture where every person's contribution matters

A bit about us
PARC Engineering are specialists in Structural, Mechanical, Piping, Electrical, and Infrastructure projects. We provide technical services to the Australian energy and resources sector with specific experience in the Minerals and Mining, Oil and Gas, Infrastructure, and Power Generation Industries.

Fostering a Diverse Workforce at PARC
As an Equal Opportunity Employer, PARC is committed to promoting equal opportunities for all. We strongly encourage suitably qualified women, as well as Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, to apply and join our team. We recognise the unique perspectives and contributions that individuals from diverse backgrounds bring, and we are dedicated to creating an environment where everyone can thrive.
 
How to Apply
If you have the relevant skills & experience for this position, we would love to hear from you.
Click apply to submit your application & our friendly recruitment team will be in touch to discuss further details.
To be eligible to apply for this role, you must be legally permitted to work without restrictions in Australia.
Please note that unsolicited applications from recruitment agencies will not be accepted.