Special Class Welders

Tecside is currently recruiting experienced Special Class Welders to support our clienta major construction project in Karratha, Western Australia. We are looking for proven coded welders with robust backgrounds across LNG, Oil & Gas, resources, process plant, power generation, or comparable heavy industrial construction projects.

This is not an entry-level welding opportunity. Candidates need to demonstrate genuine high-integrity pressure and pipe welding experience on major projects.

To be considered, you must have:
Solid coded welding experience
Demonstrated FCAW, SMAW and GTAW/TIG capability
Significant pressure and/or pipe welding experience
Experience welding carbon steel, stainless steel and/or alloys
Previous experience on major LNG, Oil & Gas, resources or heavy industrial construction projects
Ability to work to approved WPS, project QA/QC and welding specifications
Current Australian work rights
Current relevant site tickets and licences
Ability to mobilise FIFO from PerthCurrently residing in Western Australia

Candidates with current AS1796 / WTIA qualifications,



6G pressure-pipe experience and strong RT/NDT welding history will be highly regarded.

Weld Test

A weld test in Perth is mandatory prior to mobilisation. Applicants must be available to attend testing in Perth and successfully complete the required project weld test before mobilisation can proceed.

Employment Conditions
All-purpose rate: $58.45/hr
Site allowance: $5.40/hr for site hours worked
Overtime paid in accordance with project conditions
Full time fixed-term employment through Tecside
Potential long-term project duration, subject to project requirements
FIFO from Perth
Current project roster being recruited against: 20 days on / 8 days off
Current standard shifts are generally 10 hours per day

The project is expected to transition to a 2:1 roster with 11-hour days, however this has not yet been formally confirmed. Candidates will be kept updated as project conditions are finalised.

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📌 Special Class Welders Major Construction Project Karratha
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