Lead Blast & Paint Supervisor - Defence Projects

Eptec; Australia; On-site; AUD 110,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Career development

Supportive culture

On-site parking

Ongoing training

Job summary

Eptec Marine in Australia seeks an experienced Blast & Paint Supervisor to lead our field team on Defence Solutions projects. This hands-on leadership role focuses on delivering high-quality outcomes safely, on time and in full compliance with contract and regulatory standards.

You will mentor crew, manage task planning, risk assessments and QA/QC, and ensure subcontractors meet safety and quality benchmarks. Proficiency in surface prep, coating systems and MS Office is valued.

Qualifications

• 2–3+ years’ experience supervising blast & paint, remediation, or waterproofing works.
• Strong leadership and communication skills.
• Technical expertise in surface prep, coating systems, hazardous substances and QA/QC.
• NACE Level 2 (preferred)
• Background in Defence remediation is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor and manage a team of field-based painters/blasters.
• Drive Eptec’s Zero Harm safety 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.

Skills

Field leadership

Team mentoring

Safety culture

Coating systems

NACE Level 2

QA/QC

Defence remediation

Microsoft Office

Education

N/A

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Eptec Marine in Australia seeks an experienced Blast & Paint Supervisor to lead our field team on Defence Solutions projects. This hands-on leadership role focuses on delivering high-quality outcomes safely, on time and in full compliance with contract and regulatory standards.

You will mentor crew, manage task planning, risk assessments and QA/QC, and ensure subcontractors meet safety and quality benchmarks. Proficiency in surface prep, coating systems and MS Office is valued.