About the Role
NDT Tech Ops is a WA owned and operated business offering comprehensive non-destructive testing (NDT) services, carried out with the utmost level of expertise and professionalism by qualified, experienced technical staff who are committed to providing high quality workmanship. Since its inception in 2016, NDT Tech Ops has built strong relationships with clients, based on secure, reliable delivery of projects while providing the flexibility to meet our clients’ needs. We constantly strive to be the best and safest in the industry.

We are currently seeking an experienced Mechanical Engineer/NDT Technician to work in Perth and regional WA.

The role involves carrying out inspections, engineering assessments, audits, and quality verification during the manufacture, refurbishment, and repair of heavy mining equipment, pressure equipment, structural steel, piping systems, engine components, transmission systems, gearboxes, and other mechanical assets.

Key Responsibilities
Conduct mechanical, welding, fabrication, coating, and quality inspections at client facilities and project sites.

Perform welding inspections and verify compliance with approved Welding Procedure Specifications (WPS), Procedure Qualification Records (PQR), Welder Qualification Tests (WQT/WPQ), engineering drawings, and project specifications.

Coordinate and witness Non-Destructive Testing (NDT) activities including Visual Testing (VT), Magnetic Particle Testing (MT/MPI), Penetrant Testing (PT), and Ultrasonic Testing (UT).

Perform Magnetic Particle Testing (MPI) inspections where appropriately certified.

Carry out coating inspections including surface preparation verification, environmental monitoring, and Dry Film Thickness (DFT) measurements.

Verify compliance with Australian Standards, ASME Codes, ISO Standards, client specifications, and contractual quality requirements.





Prepare Inspection and Test Plans (ITPs), inspection reports, Non-Conformance Reports (NCRs), technical assessments, and quality documentation.

Conduct dimensional inspections, fit-up inspections, in-process inspections, final inspections, and witness where required.

Review material certificates, NATA-accredited laboratory reports, NDT reports, coating records, and manufacturing documentation.

Conduct supplier audits and quality system audits in accordance with ISO 9001 requirements.

Investigate non-conformances, perform root cause analysis, and recommend corrective and preventive actions.

Liaise with clients, fabricators, repair workshops, NATA-accredited laboratories, and project engineers.

Interpret engineering drawings, welding symbols, fabrication specifications, and engineering standards.

Prepare professional engineering and inspection reports for client acceptance and regulatory compliance.

Essential Qualifications
Bachelor Degree in Mechanical Engineering or an equivalent recognized qualification.

Minimum four (4) years of experience in QA/QC, welding inspection, fabrication engineering, or quality engineering within the mining, oil & gas, heavy fabrication, structural steel, or industrial sectors.

CSWIP 3.1 Welding Inspector certification or equivalent.

PCN Level 2 MPI

NACE Level 1 Coating Inspector certification or equivalent.

ISO 9001 Internal Auditor qualification.

Certification in Magnetic Particle Testing (MT/MPI),



with additional NDT qualifications in UT, PT, or VT considered advantageous.

Essential Technical Knowledge
Applicants must demonstrate sound knowledge of:

AS/NZS 1554.1 – Structural Steel Welding

AS/NZS 1554.4 – Welding of High Strength Quenched and Tempered Steels

AS/NZS 1554.5 – Welding of Steel Structures Subject to High Levels of Fatigue Loading

ASME Section V – Non-Destructive Examination

ASME Section IX – Welding Procedure and Performance Qualification

SSPC PA 2 – Measurement of Dry Film Thickness

ISO 19840 – Protective Paint Systems

ISO 9001 – Quality Management Systems

ISO 3834 – Quality Requirements for Fusion Welding of Metallic Materials

Welding Procedure Qualification and Welder Qualification Testing

NATA laboratory testing and reporting requirements

Heavy fabrication inspection and quality assurance

Engineering drawings, geometric dimensioning and tolerancing (GD&T;), fabrication tolerances, and mechanical inspection practices.

Desirable Experience
Mining and heavy industrial projects.

Structural steel fabrication.

Pressure equipment and piping inspections.

Excavator buckets, booms, sticks, wheel loader components, and earthmoving equipment.

Engine components, gearboxes, and power transmission systems.

Salary
Competitive salary package commensurate with qualifications and experience.
$86,667 – $130,000 per year

How to Apply
Applicants must submit a current resume detailing their qualifications, certifications, and relevant industry experience. Shortlisted applicants may be required to demonstrate their knowledge of welding engineering, quality management systems, Australian Standards, inspection methodologies, and engineering compliance during the recruitment process.

📌 Mechanical Engineer (Perth)
🏢 NDT Tech Ops
📍 Perth