Paint and Blast Supervisor

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

About Eptec|

Eptec Marine is a specialist contractor delivering asset preservation and rehabilitation services across the defence and marine sectors. Our expertise spans corrosion management, blasting and painting, structural remediation, cathodic protection, CFRP structural strengthening, and pipeline hazard assessments.

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 seeking an experienced Blast & Paint Supervisor to lead our field team supporting projects across the Defence Solutions portfolio.

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.

Key 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

What You’ll Bring

• 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 but not essential)
• Background in Defence 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.