SMP QA/QC Inspector - Queensland, Australia
Location: Queensland, Australia
Type: Contract / Project-Based
Eligibility: Australian citizens or permanent residents only
Role Overview:
We are seeking an experienced QA/QC Inspector to oversee the fabrication quality of SMP packages for a major construction project. You will be responsible for ensuring compliance with quality standards, fabrication plans, and health and safety requirements across multiple steelwork and mechanical packages.
Key Responsibilities:
- Monitor QA/QC of fabrication for SMP packages, including truck loading chutes, steel sets, vent cans, ore cans, grizzly feeder steel & platework, lifting devices, substation steelwork, steel piping spools, skids, cast grizzly panels, and other miscellaneous steel fabrication items.
- Review and approve Inspection & Test Plans (ITPs), welding procedures, and welder qualifications.
- Verify steel materials and associated mill certificates.
- Perform 100% visual inspection and non-destructive testing (NDT) on welds, including magnetic particle, ultrasonic, liquid dye penetrant, and radiography (if required).
- Witness painting and protective coating tests (DFT, adhesion, holiday testing, WFT, surface profile).
- Attend and document trial assemblies at fabricators' workshops; issue punch lists and follow up on corrective actions.
- Ensure compliance with health and safety regulations, including Job Hazard Analysis (JHA) and Safe Working Procedures (SWP).
- Facilitate video communications for remote inspection witnessing.
- Verify fabrication processes follow approved ITPs and management plans.
- Identify, document, and close out non-conformance reports (NCRs).
- Inspect steelwork packaging against packing lists prior to dispatch and issue release certificates.
- Review and approve Manufacturers Data Reports (MDRs).
- Produce detailed QA/QC inspection reports and summaries, maintaining inspection quality.
- Attend project meetings and coordinate with onsite and in-country teams as required.
Requirements:
- Proven experience in QA/QC inspection within steel fabrication or mechanical packages.
- Strong knowledge of welding standards, NDT techniques, and industrial painting/coating inspections.
- Experience managing inspection schedules, reporting, and NCR closeouts.
- Excellent communication and coordination skills.
- Eligible to work in Australia.