Coatings Inspector

Griffin Marine is a leading marine service provider specialising in multi-disciplinary industrial services and project management. Our skilled workforce includes welders, boilermakers, painters, insulators, trade assistants, and mechanical fitters. We service a diverse range of clients, including prime defence contractors and commercial shipping companies. With a focus on proactive and professional support, we are committed to delivering high-quality and trustworthy service.

Position Overview:

We are seeking an experienced Coatings Inspector to oversee and manage painting and coating operations within our Darwin branch.  This is a hands-on leadership role responsible for supervising painting activities, maintaining quality standards, ensuring compliance with safety requirements and driving project delivery outcomes across defence and commercial marine projects. 

This is a locally based Darwin position and is not a FIFO role.

Responsibilities:

• Supervise and lead a team of painters and blasters to achieve project milestones and production targets
• Coordinate daily painting and coating activities across multiple projects
• Ensure all work complies with safety procedures, environmental regulations and industry standards
• Conduct quality control inspections and address coating application issues or non-conformances
• Manage resources, equipment and materials to ensure operational readiness and efficiency
• Schedule works to meet project deadlines and client requirements
• Collaborate with Project Coordinators, subcontractors and clients to ensure seamless project delivery
• Mentor, train and develop team members while promoting best practice coating and preservation standards
• Implement proactive measures to improve productivity, quality and operational performance
• Complete project documentation, inspection reports and quality records as required

About You

Essential Requirements

• Minimum two years’ experience in a supervisory or leadership role within the painting and coatings industry with marine or defence industry experience highly regarded
• NACE Level 1 or Level 2 certification in Coating Inspection or Application.  Candidates with NACE Level 1 must be willing to obtain NACE Level 2 certification
• Certificate III in Surface Preparation and Coating Application or equivalent trade qualification
• White Card (General Construction Induction Card)
• Demonstrated experience managing painting operations, quality control and safety compliance
• Strong understanding of blasting and painting equipment and associated maintenance requirements
• Excellent leadership and team management skills
• Strong problem-solving ability and attention to detail
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
• Sound knowledge of workplace health and safety legislation and industry standards
• Ability to work in physically demanding environments and at heights

 Desirable Requirements

• Senior First Aid Certificate
• Working at Heights certification
• Confined Space Entry certification
• NACE Level 2 qualification
• Defence project experience

What We Offer:

• Competitive salary package paid weekly
• Opportunities for training, development and career progression
• Supportive and collaborative team environment
• Opportunity to work on exciting defence and commercial marine projects throughout Australia
• Long-term career opportunities with a growing Australian marine services provider

Griffin Marine Services is dedicated to fostering a diverse and inclusive work environment, providing equal employment opportunities. 

Please note that only candidates with legitimate rights to work in Australia will be considered for this opportunity.