POLYWELDER | OPERATOR 2:1
- Polywelder/Operator required for FIFO 2:1 roster.
- Must have a minimum of 2 years post qualified experience in polywelding and operator roles.
- Essential tickets and valid operating tickets required for various machinery.
22nd September, 2026
UON Energy for Every Future
UON is a Western Australian integrated energy company providing turnkey energy and water solutions to the mining sector and beyond.
About The Opportunity:
Polywelder / Operators required for FIFO 2:1 roster.
You will be welding HDPE, stringing pipe, loading welding machines, flushing and hydrotesting and digging trenches.
To be successful in this role you will need:
- A minimum of 2 years post qualified experience working as polywelder in all aspects of butt and electro fusion welding experience in operator roles in relevant mine/construction sites.
- A minimum of 2 years' experience using a variety of Polywelding equipment and procedures specifically (McElroy -T618, T500, T900 and Dixon welder).
- A minimum of 1 years' experience operating on site
- The ability to complete hydrotesting operations of HDPE.
- Self-efficient in welding operations with the ability to coordinate a small poly crew.
- Self-efficient in general earth works and can coordinate the team involved in the task at hand.
- Needs to be competent in interpretating HDPE and Civil construction drawings.
- BHP, RIO and FMG inducted (desirable).
Essential tickets:
- A valid certificate in Polywelding (Butt Weld & Electrofusion or Extrusion welding) from an accredited institution within 2 years of conclusion date.
- Experience with both Dixon and McElroy
Valid Operating Tickets
- Current Manual WA HR Class Driver's License
- Valid Operating Tickets – Excavator (LE) - Mandatory
- Valid Operating Tickets - Integrated Tool Carrier (ITC) - Mandatory
- Dozer
- Grader
- Moxy
- Skid Steer
- Dogging
- Chainsaw
- CV, C2 / C6 Crane Ticket
What We Offer:
- Full-time, permanent role
- Referral Bonuses for recommending talented individuals to join the team
- Corporate Health Cover Plan exclusive to UON employees
- Ongoing Training and Development programs (internal training)
- Career growth opportunities within a dynamic and growing business
- A vibrant and active social club
- Novated lease options available through partnership
UON is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and we strongly support diversity in our workforce. Applicants from diverse backgrounds and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, are encouraged to apply.
***Note: Only applicants with unrestricted rights to work in Australia will be considered for this position. *** (No Working holiday/ Student Visa Applicants)
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