Location: Henderson
Employment Duration : Immediate to October 2026
Rate of Pay: Excellent pay rates + overtime penalties
Chandler Macleod is seeking a NACE 2 Certified Coating Inspector for approximately until October 2026 with a Defence client in WA. The successful candidate will come from a Defence (ideally) or heavy industrial background, with proven experience in surface treatment remediation inspections.
Key Responsibilities:
- 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
Requirements
- Current NACE 2 / AMPP Coating Inspector Program (CIP) Level 2 certification
- Confined Space
- Minimum 3-5 years' experience in industrial coating inspection
- Previous marine experience preferable
- Australian Citizenship mandatory for security clearance purposes
- Ability to obtain a national police clearance
- Pass medical assessment
- Perth based no FIFO considered
At Chandler Macleod, we are committed to fostering a diverse workforce where everyone is welcome. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, women, people living with a disability and the LGBTIQA+ community.
You can read more about our commitment to diversity and inclusion at https://www.chandlermacleod.com/diversity-and-inclusion







