Job Description
Pipe Welder – AMPOL Turnaround
Deliver critical high-quality welding at one of Australia’s largest refinery shutdowns
Work with industry leading weld procedures and high-risk refinery systems
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 (Mid-July – September 2026).
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
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 Mid-July– September 2026, 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.
Strong, 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.
How to Apply
If you meet the requirements—including current welding certification or testing within the last 6 months—please click Apply and follow the prompts. Shortlisted applicants will be contacted.
Screening may include reference checks, work rights verification, national police checks and preemployment medicals including drug and alcohol testing