Blast & Paint Supervisor

Eptec; City Of Cockburn; Hybrid; AUD 110,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On-site parking

Ongoing training & development

Competitive salary & allowances

Stable full-time role

Job summary

Eptec seeks an experienced Blast & Paint Supervisor to lead our Henderson, WA team, delivering high-quality outcomes safely and on time for the ASC West Project. This hands-on leadership role requires guiding painters and blasters, coordinating tasks and ensuring regulatory compliance.

Applicants should have 2–3+ years of supervising blast and paint, strong leadership and communication skills, and technical know-how in surface prep, coating systems, and QA/QC. Australian citizenship is required.

Qualifications

• 2–3+ years’ experience supervising blast & paint operations.
• Strong leadership and communication skills.
• Technical expertise in surface prep and coating systems; QA/QC awareness.

Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor and manage a field-based team of painters/blasters.
• Drive a Zero Harm safety culture across all works.
• Oversee project delivery, planning, risk assessments and quality control.
• Ensure subcontractors and suppliers meet compliance and quality benchmarks.
• Maintain accurate project documentation and progress reports.
• Champion continuous improvement and professional growth within the team.

Skills

Team leadership

QA/QC knowledge

Surface prep & coating

Hazardous substances handling

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

About Eptec Group

Eptec delivers across a diverse range of industry sectors, including naval, defence, marine. Recent projects undertaken by the Eptec Group include Hobart Class Air Warfare Destroyers (AWDs), Offshore Patrol Vessels (OPVs), Collins Class Submarine Full Cycle Dockings (FCDs) in South Australia, and now the Hunter Class Frigate Program.

Why Join Us?

• Permanent full-time role with competitive salary, allowances & super
• Career development opportunities in a growing national business
• Supportive team culture that values safety, inclusion and collaboration
• On-site parking and well-organised work locations
• Ongoing training and development to help you grow

Compensation – $110,000 to $130,000 full time rate annually (subject to experience)

About the Role

We’re looking for an experienced Blast & Paint Supervisor to lead our team in Henderson, WA, supporting the ASC West Project, with flexibility to work shift patterns. This is a hands‑on leadership role where you'll be responsible for delivering high-quality outcomes safely, on time, and in full compliance with contract and regulatory standards.

Important:

Due to security clearance requirements, only Australian citizens can be considered.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor and manage a team of field-based painters/blasters
• Drive Eptec’sZero Harmsafety culture across all works
• Oversee project delivery including task planning, risk assessments, and quality control
• Ensure subcontractors and suppliers meet compliance and quality benchmarks
• Maintain accurate project documentation and progress reports
• Champion continuous improvement and professional growth within your team

What You’ll Bring

• 2–3+ years’ experience supervising blast & paint
• Ability to work safely in confined spaces, including accessing areas within submarines
• Strong leadership and communication skills
• Technical expertise in surface prep, coating systems, hazardous substances and QA/QC
• NACE Level 2 (preferred but not essential)
• Background in defence or infrastructure remediation highly desirable
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and comfortable managing site documentation

At Eptec, Culture Matters

We’re proud of our diverse and inclusive workforce. Our values create a safe, respectful, and high‑performing environment. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds who want to be part of a business that values people, safety, and technical excellence.

Next Steps

If you’re looking for your next leadership opportunity in a business that values your skills and will support your development, we’d love to hear from you.