Current Opportunities

• Protective coatings background essential
• Morwell/Hazelwood North location
• Full time opportunity with a nationwide ASX listed contractor

THE ROLE

The Coatings Yard Manager oversees all daily operations within the coatings yard, ensuring projects are delivered safely, efficiently, and to required quality standards. The role combines protective coatings expertise with strong leadership, workflow coordination, and compliance oversight. Experience with asbestos processes and NACE/AMPP certification are beneficial but not essential.

You will be responsible for a variety of duties such as;

• Manage day‑to‑day coatings yard operations from initial job setup through to completion
• Oversee yard facilities, plant, tools, and equipment to ensure they are maintained and operational
• Ensure all activities comply with HSEQ requirements, procedures, and regulatory obligations
• Monitor project costs, productivity, and resource use to meet deadlines and budget targets
• Coordinate direct labour, labour‑hire personnel, and subcontractors to support project delivery
• Allocate and delegate work effectively to maintain workflow efficiency and quality outcomes
• Conduct progress reporting, maintain documentation, and participate in weekly planning meetings
• Provide technical guidance on coatings processes, surface preparation, materials, and inspection requirements
• Lead problem‑solving efforts and support continuous improvement across yard operations
• Maintain strong quality control practices, including inspection oversight and adherence to specifications
• Promote a positive safety culture and ensure safe work practices are consistently applied

ABOUT YOU

This is an opportunity to join a fast-growing organisation and play an integral part in its success and continued growth. To be successful in this role you will possess:

• A strong understanding of protective coating systems, surface preparation, application methods, and industry standards
• Experience planning, coordinating, and delivering coating or maintenance projects
• Strong scheduling, budgeting, and stakeholder communication skills
• Ability to manage contractors, timelines, and quality outcomes
• Understanding of QA/QC processes related to coating inspection and application
• Ability to document, audit, and ensure adherence to specifications and standards
• NACE / AMPP Coating Inspector Level 1, 2, or 3 (highly regarded but not essential)
• Certification or prior exposure to asbestos-related projects is advantageous but not essential
• Demonstrated commitment to safe work practices, and ability to promote and enforce safety culture across teams and contractors

THE BENEFITS

• Ongoing rewards & recognition programs
• Access to everyday discounts from Australia’s leading retailers with Flare
• Paid parental leave
• Employee referral programs up to $2000
• Salary sacrifice options
• Employee Assistance Program
• Novated lease options
• First Aid and Mental First Aid Support Officers

Please submit your resume today and one of our friendly recruiters will be in touch with next steps. This role is subject to a pre-employment medical and background checks.

ABOUT US

The Duratec group of Companies is an ASX listed, solutions–driven business specialising in the protection, remediation, and enhancement of steel and concrete structures. We provide whole-of -life engineering, construction, and maintenance services with a Company focus on sustainably extending the life of the built environment. We’ve been around since 2010 giving us solid foundations and we’re currently on an exciting trajectory of growth.

Operating across Australia we work on projects in Defence, mining, energy, marine, infrastructure, and building and facades. Our reputation for collaboration and successful project delivery has resulted in Australia-wide expansion of the business and we’re dedicated to forming new branches across Australasia.

We have a workforce of approximately 1,200 people across 19 locations spanning every State and Territory in Australia. We have an exciting future ahead and it’s a great time to join the team!

We are committed to building a workplace culture that values diversity and inclusion. We encourage the employment of people with disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, LGBTI and other diversity groups.

Want to know more? Check out our website or LinkedIn for more information.