Defence Blast & Paint Team Lead

Eptec; City of Port Adelaide Enfield; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Eptec Group in Osborne, SA seeks a Blast and Paint Supervisor to lead a field-based team and ensure safe, efficient delivery in defence projects. You will oversee quality compliance and coordinate with sub-contractors to meet contract requirements on site.

The role requires NACE 2 certification (desirable) and strong leadership, coatings knowledge, and experience with blast, paint, remediation, and waterproofing projects. Australian citizenship is required.

Qualifications

• Experience supervising teams (Essential)
• NACE 2 certified (Highly desirable)
• Experience managing complex paint & blast/remediation/waterproofing projects (Highly desirable)
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and leadership skills
• Experience in asset remediation with blasting & painting, and concrete rehabilitation works (Highly desirable)
• Possess technical knowledge in coatings, surface preparation, management of hazardous substances and application processes
• Familiar with Quality systems - progressing, ITPs, QA/QC liaison
• Proficient in Microsoft Office
• Due to security clearance requirements, only Australian citizens are eligible to apply for this role.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage workers to ensure works are completed safely and efficiently.
• Submit and maintain all completed site records.
• Ensure sub-contractors/suppliers conform to project requirements.
• Ensure projects are carried out in accordance with plans and procedures.
• Participate in task planning and risk analysis, conduct regular audits, and maintain quality standards.
• Demonstrating a commitment to continuous improvement and professional growth.
• Live and role model Eptec’s Zero Harm Values – drive a safety culture and collaborative team environment.

Skills

Team supervision

Leadership

Coatings knowledge

Surface prep knowledge

Hazardous substances knowledge

QA/QC liaison

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Eptec Group in Osborne, SA seeks a Blast and Paint Supervisor to lead a field-based team and ensure safe, efficient delivery in defence projects. You will oversee quality compliance and coordinate with sub-contractors to meet contract requirements on site.

The role requires NACE 2 certification (desirable) and strong leadership, coatings knowledge, and experience with blast, paint, remediation, and waterproofing projects. Australian citizenship is required.