Surface Treatment Facility Manager
5 days ago
Surface Treatment Facility Manager
Location: Bowhill, South Australia
Employment Type: Full-Time
Industry: Engineering – Heavy Structural Steel Projects
Your Opportunity to Lead and Transform
Inspire – Drive Change – Courageous – Collaborative – Resilient – Commercial – Results Driven
Step into a career-defining leadership role as Surface Treatment Facility (STF) Manager at Bowhill Engineering, where you'll take full ownership of our Surface Treatment Facility—not just managing but transforming it into an industry benchmark.
This is your opportunity to:
- Lead with autonomy and build a high-performing, empowered team
- Innovate and improve systems, facilities and processes
- Elevate our reputation with best-in-class quality and delivery
- Shape your legacy while enjoying a healthy work/life balance
At Bowhill Engineering, we value ownership, pride, and continual growth—and we invite you to be part of something extraordinary.
Role Purpose:
You'll take responsibility for the end-to-end operation of the Surface Treatment Facility, from tendering through to production, quality control, and delivery. As the final authority on PQMR (Paint Quality Management Representative), you'll ensure every project meets the highest standards—while mentoring and upskilling your team.
You'll support the broader organisational vision—balancing time, budget, quality, safety, and environmental standards—while driving continuous improvement and a proactive culture.
Key Areas of Responsibility
Surface Treatment (STF) – 50%
- Collaborate with the team to deliver optimal timeframe, cost, and quality outcomes
- Streamline processes to reduce waste and lift productivity
- Ensure all STF equipment is functional and well-maintained
- Lead facility upgrades and ongoing improvements
- Develop a strong succession pipeline and upskill team members
Paint Quality Management Representative (PQMR) – 50%
- Integrate specification requirements into technical documentation (ITPs, TDS, QA)
- Final QA check and authority – validate but delegate routine testing
- Build processes that capture IP (e.g. TDS) and embed them in training
- Ensure all QA documentation, batch reports, and environmental checks are completed and returned accurately
- Exercise stop/start authority based on quality compliance
- Personally oversee in-progress and final checks for quality adherence
What You'll Bring
Essential:
- 10+ years' industry experience, with at least 7 years in a leadership/management role
- Proven experience in protective coatings and surface treatment
- Strong understanding of PQMR, QA, and safety procedures
- Highly organised and driven by systems, structure, and improvement
Desirable:
- NACE Level 2 Coating Inspector / AMPP CIP Level 2 (or higher)
- PCCP Certification knowledge
- High Risk Licence (Forklift – LF)
- Elevated Work Platform (Yellow Card – Scissor Lift)
- Current Driver's Licence
Why Bowhill Engineering?
We're more than just a structural steel specialist—we're a regional success story driven by values, innovation, and a strong sense of community. We invest in our people, celebrate growth, and champion excellence at every level.
Relocation Incentive, or Accommodation Assistance or Travel Wage Boost Allowance available*
Join us and lead the charge toward world-class surface treatment standards.
Apply now, refer to our Bowhill Engineering website for further information or contact HR Manager Samantha Krollig on for a confidential discussion.
*conditions apply
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