Victor Blain

About Victor Blain

Victor is a materials and welding engineer with over 20 years’ experience spanning fabrication, materials testing, manufacturing and engineering consultancy. He combines hands-on trade experience with engineering knowledge to help clients resolve technical challenges and develop practical solutions.

He began his career in Canada as a welder and fabricator, working on carbon steel and stainless steel structures after completing a Certificate IV in Welding and Fabrication in 2006. He graduated as a Metallurgy Technologist in 2010 and subsequently gained materials testing experience in the energy and aerospace sectors at Hydro-Québec and Pratt & Whitney. After qualifying as an engineer, Victor worked at Bombardier Transportation, supporting manufacturing project start-ups, coordinating welding activities, and conducting supplier audits and providing technical support across several countries.

Since joining Weld Australia in 2018, Victor has provided consultancy and auditing services across a broad range of industries. His work includes failure analysis, production troubleshooting, maintenance and repair advice, supply chain management and supplier assurance, expert witness services, and the qualification of welding procedures and personnel. He is also a lead assessor for AS/NZS ISO 3834, AS/NZS 5131, DIN 2303 and EN 15085.

Victor leads a national engineering team, with responsibility for service delivery, team development and client relationships. His approach focuses on understanding each client’s requirements and providing clear, technically sound advice that can be applied in practice.