Consulting & Advisory Services

Let's Sort Out Your
Welding Problems.

Whether you need procedures qualified, a quality system certified, an independent audit, or someone to untangle a dispute β€” I've most likely seen the problem before.


Practical Help, Without the Corporate Wrapper

When you engage me, you get me β€” not an account manager and a junior engineer doing the actual work.

I work directly with project teams, fabrication managers, and engineering leads to understand the actual problem β€” not just the symptom. Most engagements start with a conversation. I'll ask blunt questions, give you a straight assessment, and tell you what I think it'll take to fix.

I'm happy working on a short-scope basis β€” a single procedure qualification, a pre-audit gap analysis, or a one-day site review. Equally, I've supported companies through multi-year quality system implementations and ongoing embedded engineering roles. The scope is whatever the project actually needs.

I operate across Australia and internationally. Remote advisory work is possible for many services β€” site visits are arranged where the work requires physical presence.

Typical First Steps

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Send a message or call Brief outline of what you're working on and what the issue is.
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Initial conversation A quick call to understand the context and confirm I'm the right fit.
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Scope and proposal Clear outline of deliverables, timeline, and fee.
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We get to work Directly, without layers of administration getting in the way.

What I Can Help You With

Practical welding engineering services delivered by someone who has spent a career doing the work, not just advising on it.

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Welding Procedure Development

Development and qualification of WPS, PQR, and WQT to Australian and international standards.

  • AS/NZS 1554 Series (structural, stainless, pipelines)
  • AS 4458 / AS 3992 (pressure equipment)
  • ASME IX, ASME VIII
  • ISO 15614, ISO 15613
  • API 1104, AWS D1.1
  • Pre-qualified and fully qualified joints
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ISO 3834 Quality Certification

Gap analysis, system development, and pre-audit preparation for ISO 3834 Parts 2, 3, and 4.

  • Gap analysis against your chosen conformance level
  • Quality system documentation development
  • Internal audit preparation
  • Certification body liaison support
  • Ongoing compliance maintenance
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Independent Audits & Inspections

Third-party welding quality audits for fabricators, contractors, and project owners.

  • Fabrication shop capability assessments
  • In-process welding inspections
  • Pre-contract supplier evaluations
  • AS/NZS 5131 Construction Category assessments
  • NATA-associated inspection activities
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Expert Witness & Disputes

Technical expert services for welding-related disputes, insurance claims, and litigation.

  • Weld failure investigation and root cause analysis
  • Technical reports for legal proceedings
  • Expert evidence β€” written and oral
  • Independent assessment of disputed weld quality
  • Mediation support
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Training & Competency Development

Practical, industry-focused training for welding supervisors, inspectors, and engineers.

  • Welding Supervisor competency (ISO 14731)
  • WPS/PQR interpretation and management
  • AS/NZS 1554 and AS 4458 practical application
  • ISO 3834 awareness and implementation
  • Customised workshops for project teams
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Project & Embedded Support

Dedicated welding engineering resources for projects needing technical oversight.

  • Project welding engineering plans
  • Pre-construction welding reviews
  • Welder qualification management
  • NCR investigation and disposition
  • Site and workshop technical support

Who I Work With

Across Australia and internationally, across sectors where welding quality genuinely matters.

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Fabricators & Manufacturers

Structural steel fabricators, pressure vessel manufacturers, and engineering workshops seeking to formalise procedures, achieve certification, or resolve a compliance problem.

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Contractors & Project Teams

Construction contractors, EPC firms, and project management organisations that need embedded welding engineering expertise for the duration of a specific project.

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Asset Owners & Operators

Mining companies, energy operators, and infrastructure owners requiring independent oversight of fabrication quality, supplier audits, or failure investigation.

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Legal & Insurance Professionals

Solicitors, barristers, and insurers requiring an independent welding engineering expert for technical reports, failure analysis, or court and tribunal proceedings.

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International Clients

Overseas fabricators seeking to qualify for Australian project supply chains, and international project owners requiring Australian standards expertise.

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Government & Defence

Federal and state government agencies and defence contractors requiring welding engineering support on regulated or highly scrutinised fabrication projects.


Send Graham a Message

Tell me what you're working on. I'll read it personally and get back to you.

Other Ways to Reach Me

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Location Based in Australia β€” available nationally and internationally

Response Time

I read all enquiries personally and aim to respond within one business day. For urgent project requirements, a phone call is always the fastest route.

Drop me a line. If I can help, I'll tell you how. If I can't, I'll tell you who can.

β€” Graham Fry
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Message Received

Thanks for getting in touch. Graham reads all enquiries personally and will respond within one business day. For urgent matters, call 1300 00 WELD.