Project Coordinator – Welding (Rail and Marine)

Griffin Marine Services is a leading Australian provider of multi-disciplinary industrial services and project management, delivering complex solutions across the rail, marine and defence sectors. With a reputation for quality, safety and reliability, we are committed to delivering exceptional outcomes for our clients while investing in the development of our people.

Position Overview:

We are seeking an experienced Project Coordinator (RWC Level C) to support the delivery of welding and fabrication activities across rail, light rail and marine defence projects.

This role is ideal for a trade-qualified Boilermaker/Welder or experienced Welding Coordinator with knowledge of EN 15085 requirements and structured welding quality systems. Working alongside project teams and an EN 15085 Level A Welding Engineer, you will help ensure welding activities are planned, executed and documented in accordance with project specifications and international rail welding standards.

The position operates on a 3-week rotational roster between Henderson (WA) and Canberra (ACT), supporting major rail manufacturing and fabrication projects. Reporting to the Project Manager, you will work closely with supervisors, quality personnel, inspectors and fabrication teams to ensure welding quality, compliance, traceability and project delivery are achieved safely and efficiently.

Key Responsibilities:

• Coordinate welding and fabrication activities across rail and defence projects
• Act as the site’s Rail Welding Coordinator (Level C), ensuring compliance with EN 15085, ISO 3834 and project-specific welding standards
• Manage welding procedures, welder qualifications, approvals and technical compliance in collaboration with the Level A Welding Engineer
• Oversee weld quality, NDT, inspections, weld traceability, material control and manufacturing records
• Coordinate Inspection & Test Plans (ITPs), weld documentation, NCRs, repairs and corrective actions
• Support project planning, scheduling, quality reporting, customer inspections and internal/external audits
• Promote a strong safety culture, quality workmanship and continuous improvement across all fabrication activities

About You

You will bring a strong background in fabrication and welding within the rail, rolling stock, heavy fabrication or defence industries, along with experience coordinating welding activities within a controlled quality environment.

• Trade qualification as a Boilermaker, Welder or equivalent
• Experience coordinating welding activities on rail or heavy fabrication projects
• Sound understanding of EN 15085 welding requirements
• Knowledge of ISO 3834, welding procedures and quality management systems
• Strong understanding of welding processes including MMAW, FCAW, GMAW and GTAW
• Experience with weld sequencing, distortion control, preheat and interpass temperature requirements
• Ability to interpret fabrication drawings and welding documentation
• Excellent communication and organisational skills
• Current Australian working rights

Highly Regarded

• Applications are encouraged from candidates holding one or more of the following:
• Rail Welding Coordinator (RWC) Level C experience
• EN 15085 Level C qualification or working towards certification
• WTIA Welding Supervisor
• CSWIP 3.1 Welding Inspector
• International Welding Specialist (IWS)
• International Welding Technologist (IWT)
• International Welding Inspector (IWI)
• TWI or equivalent welding inspection qualifications
• Experience working on rail manufacturing, rolling stock, locomotives or light rail projects
• Defence or marine fabrication experience

Why Join Griffin Marine Services?

• Work on nationally significant rail and defence projects
• Collaborate with experienced international welding engineering professionals
• Develop your career within a growing national organisation
• Long-term project pipeline and genuine career progression
• Supportive team culture focused on safety, quality and continuous improvement
• Opportunity to expand your experience across both rail and marine industries
• Competitive salary, rotational roster and travel provided

If you have experience as a Rail Welding Coordinator (RWC Level C) or are an experienced welding professional with strong EN 15085 knowledge looking to progress your career, we’d love to hear from you.

Griffin Marine Services is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace. Applicants must have the right to work in Australia.