Deliver critical high-quality welding at one of Australia's largest refinery shutdowns Based In Brisbane - LAHA , Accommodation & Flights Provided Join UGL's high performing shutdown welding team
Why this role
Play a key welding role in the safe execution of the AMPOL Refinery Turnaround (August– September ****).
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.
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 and fastmoving 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 ****, working a 6 days on / 1 day off roster Night shift on 50% of scope. All applicants will be required to successfully pass weld procedure pre-qualification weld test
What We Offer
Travel Reimbursement for DIDO
LAHA – Accommodation provided plus LAHA allowance
6/1 roster for the shutdown duration with Nightshift on 1 unit
Opportunity to perform high value coded welding at one of Australia's last operational refineries
Solid, 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 including GTAW, SMAW and other processes as required
Execute: – 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 relevant 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 6 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
About UGL
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.
Screening may include reference checks, work rights verification, national police checks and preemployment medicals including drug and alcohol testing
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📌 Pipe Welder – Ampol Turnaround (Queensland)
🏢 Ugl Pty
📍 Queensland