Quality Assurance Inspector – AMPOL Lytton Refinery Shutdown

Lytton, Brisbane | Mid July – September 2026

Why this role

• Lead teams on one of Australia’s only remaining operating oil refineries.
• Be part of a major shutdown event with significant safety, planning, and execution responsibilities.
• Strengthen your technical capability across high‑risk operations, refinery environments, and shutdown leadership.

UGL

UGL provides engineering, construction and maintenance services across Australia’s critical industries, including oil & gas, refining, energy, resources and defence, in a fast‑paced and ever‑evolving environment.

About the role

We are seeking experienced and safety‑focused QA Inspector to support the upcoming AMPOL Lytton Refinery Shutdown, located in Lytton, Brisbane (4178). This position is suited to locals.

This shutdown will run from Mid - July till the end of September

As a QA Inspector, you will ensure quality during critical shutdown activities in a high‑risk industrial environment, ensuring safe, efficient, and high‑quality execution.

What we offer

• Opportunity to work on one of Australia’s last operating refineries.
• Exposure to high‑profile shutdown operations and multidisciplinary teams.
• Supportive team environment with strong safety culture.
• Access to UGL development programs to support your ongoing career growth.

Key Responsibilities

• Inspect and verify all welding and fabrication activities in accordance with relevant codes, standards and project specifications
• Ensure compliance with client quality requirements and UGL procedures
• Monitor and enforce Safety, Health and Environmental requirements
• Review and verify:
  WPS, WPQ and welder qualifications
  ITPs, work packs and welding traceability documentation
• Conduct welding inspections across the full lifecycle:
  Fit up, alignment, preheat, tacking
  Root runs and final welds
  Visual inspection and NDE readiness
• Perform dimensional inspections against IFC drawings
• Audit welding consumables, storage, issue and equipment calibration
• Liaise with supervisors, subcontractors and client representatives on welding and fabrication matters
• Test and qualify new welders and welding procedures as required
• Support continuous improvement initiatives and cost effective welding practices
• Assist with QA documentation, MDR/MDF compilation and final handover
  

About You

• Qualifications & Certifications
  • Relevant Trade Qualification
  • AS1796 Certificate 10
  • Welding Inspector Certification
  • AS2214 Welding Supervisor Certification (desirable)

Experience

• Minimum 3–5 years’ experience in a QA/QC or supervisory welding role
• Proven background in shutdowns, power stations, refineries or heavy industrial projects
• Strong working knowledge of:
  • AS1554, AS1796, AS2980

  • Welding inspection, NDE and QA systems (ISO 9001)

Skills & Personal Attributes

• Strong commitment to safety and quality
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work autonomously in a fast‑paced shutdown environment
• Strong stakeholder engagement with supervisors, subcontractors and clients
• High attention to detail and documentation accuracy
• Proactive mindset with a focus on continuous improvement
  

About UGL

As a member of the CIMIC Group, we value diversity in backgrounds, ideas, and work styles.
We strongly encourage applications from women, Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander people, people with disabilities, culturally diverse candidates, and mature‑aged workers.

How to apply

If this role sounds like you, please click Apply and follow the prompts. We will contact shortlisted applicants.

Please note: As part of the recruitment process, screening checks may include reference checks, right‑to‑work verification, national criminal history check, and pre‑employment medical (including drug & alcohol testing).