Business Details
43 Years
experience
Emergency
services
Your Trusted Engineering Partner in Karratha
Established in 1983 as Karratha Aluminium Welding, KAW Engineering has evolved into a leading provider of specialised engineering services across the Pilbara region. Rebranded in 2012 following strategic management changes, the company now delivers comprehensive solutions to the Oil & Gas, Marine, Mining, and Construction industries. With managing director Jared Fitzclarence leveraging his mechatronics engineering expertise, the business prioritises local ownership and employment, offering permanent positions while fostering equal opportunities for Indigenous and female workers.Our commitment to quality is underscored by adherence to international welding standards and a modern workshop equipped for complex fabrication tasks. We maintain 24/7 emergency response capabilities and collaborate with local contractors to support regional economic growth, ensuring compliance with HSEQ protocols and industry-specific safety requirements.
Services
Marine Fabrication
Structural Steel Construction
Pipeline Welding
Heavy Fabrication
24 Hour Emergency Repairs
Protective Coatings
Project Management
Machining Services
Aluminium Welding
Workshop Fabrication
Details
- Year established: 1983
Highlights and features
- We offer 24/7 emergency engineering response services
- Our team holds certifications in ASME-IX and Australian welding standards
- 100% locally owned with 40+ years industry experience
- Proven HSEQ compliance systems for high-risk environments
- Specialised in offshore and remote site project delivery
Services
Marine & Subsea Fabrication
We design and construct marine infrastructure including subsea platforms and vessel components. Our DNV-approved welding ensures compliance with offshore standards. Clients benefit from rapid mobilisation for urgent offshore repairs and sea-fastening solutions.
24 Hour Emergency Services
Our round-the-clock response team addresses critical equipment failures and safety system breakdowns. With dedicated crews and logistics capabilities, we minimise downtime for mining and oil & gas operations across remote Pilbara sites.
Structural Steel Fabrication
We produce structural frameworks, trusses, and safety guards to Australian standards. From design to commissioning, our workshop handles complex steel projects for construction and industrial clients requiring precision engineering.
Pipeline Welding
Specialist welding for oil, gas, and water pipelines using GTAW, GMAW, and SAW techniques. Our certified procedures meet AS2980 requirements, ensuring integrity for critical infrastructure projects in harsh environments.
Project Management
We oversee engineering projects from concept to completion, including HSEQ compliance and site mobilisation. Our experienced managers coordinate multidisciplinary teams to deliver complex infrastructure on time and within budget.
People
Jared Fitzclarence
Managing Director
Mechatronics engineering specialist with 20+ years Pilbara industry experience. Leads KAW Engineering's strategic direction since 2010, focusing on technical excellence and local workforce development.
Questions
What industries do KAW Engineering service?
We specialise in Oil & Gas, Marine, Mining, and Construction sectors across the Pilbara region.
Do you offer emergency engineering services?
Yes, our 24/7 emergency response team handles urgent breakdowns and offshore repairs.
Are your welding procedures certified?
Our welders comply with ASME-IX, AS1554, and other Australian standards.
Can you handle large-scale fabrication projects?
Our modern workshop supports batch processing and custom structural steel fabrication.
Is KAW Engineering locally owned?
Yes, we're 100% locally owned and prioritise employment of Pilbara residents.
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Reviews (4)
Luke McCarthy
May 10, 2021
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Positive:Professionalism,Quality,Responsiveness,Value
Outstanding job, excellent quality and timeliness exceeded my expectations.
Outstanding job, excellent quality and timeliness exceeded my expectations.
Michael H.
Oct 29, 2020
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I have seen several engineering workshops around the world, even in substandard places in africa their quality and ethics and far better from this australian company. Super extra charges just for their workers holiday (they send some pensioners who I doubt they can work for more than one hour per day). I had to kick them out of the site and complete the job with my own people as they create more works than they solve. Better appoint another company or just burn your cash.
Douglas Carter
Jan 13, 2020
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Kaw Engineering did a great job! Needed a frame made to hold my solar panel over my rooftop bag. Walked out with an awesome frame that works a treat! Thanks team!
Tim Anderson
Jan 07, 2018
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Awesome team excellent workmanship. arrived at workshop with a urgent repair job at 1530 on a Friday afternoon, without hesitation job was accepted, plate was scanned and water cut. End result was perfect with not even the slightest adjustment required. I would recommend them to anyone