About Laing O’Rourke

Laing O’Rourke is a $6 billion international operation with 70 years of involvement in Australian construction and infrastructure, including nearly two decades under the Laing O’Rourke banner. The business delivers projects as diverse as the environments in which they are built, from high security military bases and major rail transport infrastructure projects, through to landmark buildings at the transport interface. Laing O’Rourke owns one of Australia’s largest plant and equipment hire company called Select Plant Australia. We know the right culture combined with purposeful technology will help us meet demand and deliver certainty for our clients. That’s the #powerofexperience.

About the opportunity

The Victorian Government is upgrading the Eastern Freeway with new express lanes, new traffic management technology and Melbourne’s first dedicated busway. These changes will slash travel times and improve public transport in Melbourne’s east.

Laing O’Rourke is part of the Eastern Freeway – Burke to Tram Alliance with Major Road Projects Victoria, Symal, Arcadis and WSP. Our scope of work includes a new interchange connecting the Eastern Freeway to the North East Link tunnels, major road and bridge upgrades between Burke Road and Tram Road, smart traffic management technology upgrades and new noise protection to meet Victoria’s toughest traffic noise standards. The local community will also benefit from new and upgraded walking and cycling connections, upgrades to Koonung Creek Reserve and revitalised wetlands and open spaces.

About the role

We are currently seeking a Surveillance Officer - Welding and Steel Erection to join us on the Eastern Freeway – Burke to Tram Alliance.

This is your opportunity to verify processes used are in accordance with the ITP and Project specifications

Key responsibilities

• ​Carry out surveillance and nominated authority duties in accordance with the Quality Management Sub-Plan and the EBTA Surveillance Strategy physically on site
• General surveillance of the works in accordance with the EBTA Surveillance Plan to ensure that Contractor is complying with the Contract including approved Management Plans
• Identify, communicate and escalate (where required) quality conformance issues
• Identify gaps and issues needing intervention, escalation, and quality management
• Verification that processes used are in accordance with the ITP and approved Project specifications
• Hold and Witness Point release responsibilities in accordance with the nominated authorities in the Hold and Witness Point Register
• Conduct walkthroughs and promote discussion primarily related to product workmanship
• Engage with the subcontract and supply teams in all matters regarding quality conformance and quality culture
• Support the Quality Manager and Quality Engineers in monitoring, surveillance, training and inspection
• Escalate areas of quality workmanship or compliance concern to the Delivery team and functional manager as required
• Verify processes are being delivered in accordance with approved documentation (primarily the Inspection and Test Plan)
• Audit and surveillance activities to be undertaken with adherence to AS/NZS ISO 19011:2019 Guidelines for Auditing Management Systems
• Lead and undertake targeted audits and surveillance for identified suppliers, fabricators and/or subcontractors

About you

• Qualified Welding Inspector (IIW, WTIA or CBIP) or a Certified Structural Welding Supervisor (AS2214)
• 7+ years experience in Structural Steel Installation and Erection in large scale structures
• Strong surveillance experience on site
• Ideally you will hold a Bachelor's Degree in an Engineering Discipline or similar
• Significant technical experience within a project delivery environment.
• Solid experience in Quality roles
• Technical knowledge to interpret drawings, specifications, and quality records
• Previous experience with Project Document Management Systems
• Experience as a Lead Auditor is desirable but not mandatory

Benefits

We work hard to create an environment that brings out the best in our people. We believe in building careers through providing a safe, connected and innovative culture that supports ongoing growth and development. We offer industry-leading benefits such as specialised learning and development programs, a mental health and wellbeing program, industry leading paid parental leave policy, an additional purchased leave option and coaching programs for staff on parental leave.

Diversity & Inclusion

We are committed to building a workforce that reflects the diverse society in which we live and work. Laing O’Rourke is proud to hold the Workplace Gender Equality Agency (WGEA) Citation - Employer of Choice for Gender Equality.

Laing O'Rourke actively supports a diverse workforce and strongly encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples and people from culturally diverse backgrounds. Download our Stretch Reconciliation Action Plan at https://www.laingorourke.com/company/diversity-and-inclusion

Applications from recruitment agencies will not be considered.