NACE 2 Inspector

NACE 2 Inspector
Location: Henderson
Employment Duration: Immediate until end March 2026
Pay Rate: $110.00 p/h (Day), $143.00 p/h (Afternoon) + Penalties

Chandler Macleod is seeking a NACE 2 certified Coating Inspector for a contract until the end of March 2026 with a Defence client in Western Australia. The successful candidate will come from a Defence (ideally) or heavy industrial background, with proven experience in industrial coating inspection, along with meticulous attention to detail and a commitment to quality standards. 

Key Responsibilities:

• Witnessing surface treatment remediation iaw WI-ASC-270 part 2, WI-ASC-442 and WI-ASC-477
• Monitoring ambient conditions, residual chlorides and cleanliness, surface preparation (both coatings and substrate), blast profile, wet film thickness, dry film thickness
• Reviewing contractor paint reports
• Auditing contractor records
• Interpreting workpack and survey results prior to inspections
• Liaising with key stakeholders (Boat temas, QC WA and coating contractor)
• Consulting with Engineering on observed deviations from the work instructions
• Responding in detail to inspection findings / results

• Current NACE 2 / AMPP Coating Inspector Program (CIP) Level 2 certification
• Minimum 3-5 years' experience in industrial coating inspection
• Australian citizenship (mandatory for security clearance purposes)
• Ability to obtain and maintain naval defence security clearances, national police clearance, and pre-employment medical assessment
• Proof of Australian citizenship