Lead Blast & Paint Supervisor – Defence Ship Projects

Eptec; Western Australia; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On-site parking

Training and development

Career development opportunities

Competitive salary

Job summary

Eptec Group in Western Australia is seeking an experienced Blast & Paint Supervisor to lead our field team in Henderson, WA, supporting the ASC West Project. This hands-on leadership role focuses on delivering high-quality workmanship safely, on time, and in full compliance with contract and regulatory standards.

You will mentor painters and blasters, drive the Zero Harm safety culture, manage risk assessments, and ensure subcontractors meet quality benchmarks.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor and manage a team of field-based painters/blasters
• Drive Eptec’sZero 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

Leadership

Communication

QA/QC

Surface prep

Coating systems

Hazardous substances

Confined spaces safety

Education

NACE Level 2 (preferred)

Tools

Microsoft Office

Site documentation management

Job description

Eptec Group in Western Australia is seeking an experienced Blast & Paint Supervisor to lead our field team in Henderson, WA, supporting the ASC West Project. This hands-on leadership role focuses on delivering high-quality workmanship safely, on time, and in full compliance with contract and regulatory standards.

You will mentor painters and blasters, drive the Zero Harm safety culture, manage risk assessments, and ensure subcontractors meet quality benchmarks.