Maintenance Specialist - Welding & Inspection

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Date: 1 Jul 2026

Location: Mayfield, Newcastle, NSW, AU, 2304

Company: Orica

About Orica

 

At Orica, it’s the power of our people that leads change and shapes our futures.  Every day, all around the world, our people help mobilise vital resources essential to progress. Established in 1874, we have grown to become the world leader in mining and civil blasting with a diverse team of more than 13,000 across the world.

 

It’s an exciting time to join us – we are shaping the future of mining through digital and automated technologies, embracing new ways of thinking, pioneering innovation and reimagining the way we work.

About the role

 

We’re excited to announce an opening for a Maintenance Specialist – Welding & Inspection to join our Maintenance & Engineering team at Orica.

 

In this role, you’ll play a key part in ensuring the safety, reliability, and integrity of critical site assets across a complex manufacturing environment.

 

Reporting to the Senior Engineer – Integrity, you will provide technical assurance across inspection, welding, and maintenance activities. Working across both planned and emergent work, you will lead asset inspections, identify defects, and drive high-quality repair solutions—ensuring all work is completed safely and to the required quality and compliance standards.

What you will be doing

 

  • Conduct routine, statutory, and ad-hoc inspections across a range of site assets, including pressure equipment, piping systems, structural assets, accessways, bunds, pits, and lifting equipment
  • Identify and assess defects such as corrosion, cracking, and mechanical damage, and recommend appropriate repair actions 
  • Support and oversee welding activities, ensuring work is completed to required standards and quality expectations
  • Manage and review non-destructive testing (NDT) activities and inspection documentation
  • Work closely with site teams to plan, scope, and deliver maintenance and repair work across both planned and emergent tasks
  • Ensure all inspection and maintenance activities comply with relevant standards, site procedures, and regulatory requirements

What you will bring

 

  • Trade qualification in Welding or similar;
  • Welding Inspector certification (or greater);
  • Experience in inspection or maintenance in industrial settings;
  • Knowledge of pressure systems and relevant standards;
  • Strong problem-solving and stakeholder engagement skills;
  • Exposure to API 510 / AICIP certification frameworks;
  • Advanced understanding of welding materials including high temperature materials;
  • Experience with CMMS (SAP preferred).

What we offer

 

As part of a truly global company, you will have the ability to grow and learn in a diverse, collaborative culture. We foster relationships and learning through connected global and local teams, promote flexible and diverse career paths and support the development of your knowledge and skills.

 

You will be paid a competitive salary, learn from talented individuals across multiple disciplines and be able to thrive in a safe workplace within a collaborative culture. Ignite your career at a place where your distinct potential can find its home.

We respect and value all

 

Orica promotes and fosters a culture of inclusion and Equal Opportunity Employment everywhere we operate. We treat our people and applicants with fairness, dignity, and respect, getting the best of everyone’s contributions.

 

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, sexual orientation, gender perception or identity, nationality, age, military or veteran, marital or disability status.

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