Selinda Meringnage

Welding Specialist

Selinda Meringnage is an experienced welding professional with over two decades of hands-on expertise spanning shipbuilding, light rail, transport, and manufacturing. A Certified Welding Inspector and IIW International Welding Specialist (IWS), Selinda joined Weld Australia’s team in Melbourne in late 2025. Selinda brings a deep understanding of welding inspection, quality assurance, and fabrication processes across a broad range of materials and applications.

Selinda’s career began in Sri Lanka, where he earned qualifications in mechanical engineering and advanced welding before moving to Australia to further his technical expertise. Since then, he has worked with leading organisations including BAE Systems Australia, Refuel International, Acculine Architectural Systems, and LMATS. His work has included inspection and fabrication for major naval shipbuilding programs (LHD and AWD class vessels), aircraft refuelling systems, pressure piping, and high-specification aluminium structures.

In his most recent role at LMATS, Selinda served as Project Welding Supervisor, Responsible Welding Coordinator, and Project Welding Inspector, overseeing day-to-day welding activities, managing welder qualification testing, coordinating QA/QC audits, and ensuring compliance with AS/NZS 1554 and ISO standards. His technical proficiency extends to weld procedure development, defect assessment, and supervision of non-destructive testing processes.

Known for his strong safety ethos, attention to detail, and commitment to code-compliant, high-quality workmanship, Selinda is passionate about upholding best practice in welding inspection and supporting Australia’s fabrication industry through continual improvement and professional excellence.