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Painter - Team Leader - Fixed Term 24 Months

ELMO
2 days ago
Contract
On-site
Townsville, Australia
Painting
Introduction

About us

Sun Metals Corporation Pty Ltd is located 15km from the Townsville CBD. Sun Metals is one of the most technologically advanced zinc refineries in the world, producing Special High Grade Zinc metal, Zinc Alloy metal and by-products including Sulfuric Acid, Copper, Cadmium and Zinc Ferrite.

Our process involves Roasting, Leaching, Purification, Electrolysis and Casting, with sales to both domestic and international markets.

Our mission is to become the best zinc refinery in the world by being:

1.  The safest

2.  The most environmentally responsible

3.  The most competitive zinc refinery in the world

About the role

This newly created role will lead a small team to deliver safe, high‑quality surface preparation and protective coating application across structural steel, tanks, pipelines and process equipment within a Major Hazard Facility. You will plan work, allocate resources, assure quality, and be hands‑on when required to meet shutdown and routine maintenance objectives.



Description

Key responsibilities

  • Lead and develop a team of industrial painters and labourers, including daily pre‑starts, toolbox talks and coaching.
  • Own planning, scheduling and resourcing of painting scopes in collaboration with operational stakeholders.
  • Ensure compliance with procedures including Permit to Work and working‑at‑heights requirements in a Major Hazard Facility.
  • Execute and verify QA/inspection activities (DFT, surface profile, dew point, WFT, cure) and maintain QA records.
  • Coordinate shutdown painting activities, contractor interfaces and access/logistics (scaffolding, EWP, materials).
  • Manage coating materials, consumables and equipment fleet; raise requisitions and control inventory.
  • Drive continuous improvement, incident reporting/learning and housekeeping standards.
  • Contribute to budget estimates, forecasts and reporting of progress against KPIs.


Skills And Experiences

About you

  • Trade qualified (e.g., Certificate III in Surface Preparation and Coating Application) or equivalent experience.
  • Industrial painting experience with experience leading a crew in heavy industry (refining, mining, petrochemical).
  • Sound knowledge of coating systems and surface preparation standards (e.g., AS 1627, AS/NZS 2312) and associated QA.
  • Strong safety leadership and communication skills; confident with PTW and risk assessment facilitation.
  • Certifications desirable: Working at Heights, Confined Space, EWP, First Aid; NACE/ACA/ICorr Coating Inspector Level 1 (desirable).
  • Comfortable using CMMS (e.g., SAP) and Microsoft 365 for planning and reporting.

About Townsville

A thriving coastal port city, Townsville is the largest city in northern Australia and one of Australia’s fastest-growing regional centres. The region has a strong and diverse economic base including mining, mineral processing, agriculture, manufacturing, education, tourism, healthcare, government and defence. 

With more than 300 days of sunshine each year, World Heritage-listed national parks and lush tropical gardens, Townsville boasts spectacular natural landscapes and is a major gateway to the Great Barrier Reef, the Wet Tropics and the Queensland outback. 

Enjoy the relaxed lifestyle, with plenty of great attractions and amazing daytrips on offer, perfect for singles, couples, and families.

If you meet the above criteria, we encourage you to apply.