Bowhill Engineering

Responsible Welding Coordinator

Bowhill Engineering  â€˘  Commonwealth of Australia (Onsite)  â€˘  2 months ago
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Job Description

📊 Responsible Welding Coordinator (RWC)
📍 Location: Bowhill, South Australia
🕒 Employment Type: Full-Time – Permanent

With continued growth across major infrastructure projects, Bowhill Engineering is seeking an experienced Responsible Welding Coordinator (RWC) to join our Quality Team.

This is a key leadership role responsible for coordinating and driving the full welding quality process
across complex structural steel projects, ensuring compliance, performance,
and continuous improvement across all stages of production.

Specialising in large government infrastructure projects and complexity done excellently, Bowhill
Engineering is powered by technology and driven by great people to optimise and build structures that matter.

About the Role

As the Responsible Welding Coordinator, you will take ownership of the complete quality assurance lifecycle—from tender review and project setup through to workshop execution, inspections, and final sign-off. Working closely with Production, Projects, and Quality teams, you will ensure welding compliance, documentation, and fabrication standards are consistently met. You will also play a critical role in strengthening systems, improving processes, and embedding quality excellence across the business. This role requires strong technical expertise, leadership capability, and a proactive mindset focused on continuous improvement and high-performance outcomes.

Key Responsibilities & Requirements

  • Coordinate full QA documentation from project start through to completion
  • Lead technical and constructability reviews during tender and project phases
  • Ensure compliance with welding standards (AS1554, AS/NZS 2214, ISO 9606)
  • Manage Welding Procedure Specifications (WPS) and Welder Qualifications (WQR)
  • Oversee workshop quality checks, inspections, and fabrication tolerances
  • Drive continuous improvement initiatives across quality systems and processes
  • Ensure all work is signed off and compliant prior to leaving the workshop
  • Identify process gaps and implement practical, sustainable improvements
  • Support training and development of welding and production teams
  • Work collaboratively across departments to achieve project and quality outcomes

Experience & Qualifications

  • AS2214 Structural Steel Welding Supervisor (essential)
  • Metal Trade Certificate (essential)
  • Minimum 5+ years’ experience as a Boilermaker
  • 10+ years’ experience in the structural steel industry
  • Strong knowledge of AS1554 and welding compliance standards
  • Experience with ISO 9606 welder qualifications
  • Experience with AS5131 Structural Steel Fabrication & Erection
  • Welding inspection experience (visual inspections)
  • Current Driver’s Licence
  • Elevated Work Platform (Yellow Card – desirable)

What We Offer

  • Work on major infrastructure projects of national significance
  • Permanent position with long-term stability
  • Annual wage reviews and wage boost incentives
  • Opportunity to lead and shape quality systems and processes
  • Career advancement within a growing organisation
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • Employee Health Assistance
  • Active Social Club and supportive team environment
  • Modern workplace with multiple workshops on site
  • Enjoy the River Murray lifestyle
  • Join an Employer of Choice in the Murraylands with a strong workplace culture

About Us

Based in Bowhill, South Australia (90 mins from Adelaide, 40 mins from Murray Bridge, 30 mins from Mannum), Bowhill Engineering has built a national reputation for delivering large, complex steel structures with precision and pride — all from one location.

Apply Now - Pack your skills, expertise and enthusiasm - we have an immediate spot waiting for you!

Submit your cover letter, resume, and three references via the Bowhill Engineering website.

For more information, contact HR Manager, Samantha Krollig on (08) 8570 4208.

Bowhill Engineering

About Bowhill Engineering

Together We Thrive

For over 50 years, BOWENG has been at the forefront of complex and heavy structural steel fabrication, delivering some of Australia’s most challenging and high-profile infrastructure projects. Our reputation is built on precision, innovation, and collaboration—qualities that continue to position us as leaders in the industry.

A Legacy of Excellence, A Future of Innovation

BOWENG evolved from a family-owned regional workshop into a nationally recognised leader in steel fabrication. From our state-of-the-art B5 facility in regional South Australia, we are pioneering new technologies, sustainable practices, and advanced engineering solutions.

We specialise in delivering large, complex steel structures with precision. Our commitment to quality, safety, and innovation allows us to take on projects that require expertise beyond standard fabrication—particularly in bridges, transport infrastructure, marine works, and heavy industrial applications.

Investing in People, Driving Innovation

Bowhill Engineering is more than just a business; it’s a family, a community, and a commitment to the future of Australian industry. Our team of 60+ skilled professionals is growing, and we are investing in training, apprenticeships, and career development to ensure the next generation of fabricators, engineers, and industry leaders thrive.

We believe that technology should enhance human potential, not replace it. That’s why we are integrating automation into our processes in a way that supports upskilling, job creation, and long-term workforce development.

Ready for What’s Next

As leaders in complex and heavy structural steel fabrication, we remain laser-focused on the future. Whether it’s bridges, tunnels, marine infrastructure, or defence projects, we are ready to take on bigger, more complex challenges and continue shaping the infrastructure that keeps Australia moving.

At Bowhill Engineering, we don’t just build structures—we build Australia’s future.

Industry
Construction & Skilled Trades
Company Size
11-50 employees
Headquarters
Bowhill, AU
Year Founded
1970
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