Blaster Painter - Industrial Coatings

The Blaster Painter assists with surface preparation and the application of industrial coatings under the guidance of the Foreman or more experienced Painters. The Blaster Painter must perform work in a safe and efficient manner to support commercial and government services and meet or exceed the required quality, safety, and profitability goals. This is a traveling position requiring onsite presence at assigned project locations throughout the United States. Candidates must be willing and able to travel based on project needs.

Responsibilities

Perform tasks involving surface preparation and application of industrial coatings to aboveground storage tanks and other surfaces; Perform a variety of manual labor tasks associated with painting and other industrial coating operations for commercial and government services; Perform coatings related activities including tending to and operating abrasive blast equipment, shoveling spent blast abrasive, mixing industrial coatings, and accurately applying industrial coatings to specified thicknesses; Maintain a clean job site by picking up tools and equipment and securing the job site each day; Perform materials handling and storage; Load/unload trucks and haul/hoist materials; Participate with direct supervisor in planning operations as required; Respond quickly and effectively to changing site conditions and communicate them to direct supervisor; Support the investigation of all safety and health incidents; Keep an open line of communication with other staff on site; Complete delegated tasks to support cost performance goals for assigned project work sites; Actively participate in quarterly and annual performance evaluation meetings with Supervisor

Requirements

High school diploma or GED; 18 months of experience with large scale, multi-phased industrial coatings projects including internal and external tank coatings; Experience using Personal Protective Equipment; 18-24 months of general construction experience with API 650 tanks and Petrochemical industry (preferred, but not required); Demonstrated proficiency in oral and written communication with fundamental knowledge of mathematics; Ability to listen, understand, follow, and transmit written and oral instruction; Familiar with general construction including OSHA requirements; Proficient in accurately applying industrial coatings at specified thickness to complex industrial structures by brush and roll application; Proficient in mixing industrial coatings; Knowledge of operating industrial painting equipment such as abrasive blast pots, conventional spray pots/guns, airless spray pumps/guns, and plural component spray equipment; Knowledge of SSPC surface preparation standards; Proficient in abrasive blasting complex industrial structures per SSPC standards; Proficient in manual labor associated with industrial coatings, construction trades, crafts and maintenance, and repair tasks; Ability to proactively address potential unsafe conditions; Knowledge of first aid and applicable safety precautions; Ability to work independently and complete daily activities according to work schedule; Ability to meet attendance schedule with dependability and consistency; Strong work ethic and ability to work well with others; Must satisfy applicable medical evaluation, training, and fit-testing requirements for required respiratory protection; Must comply with respiratory protection requirements necessary to achieve and maintain an effective respirator seal when required; Must be able to work assigned shifts of up to 12 hours, including rotating shifts, weekends, and extended periods away from home; Must be able to travel to and between assigned project sites; Must be able to obtain and maintain required authorization to access U.S. military installations and other client/project sites; Must be able to pass a drug screen and background check in compliance with federal regulation; Must possess and maintain a valid driver's license and be able to operate a motor vehicle; National Association of Corrosion Engineers (NACE) member (preferred, but not required); Steel Structural Painting Council member (SSPC Level 2) (preferred, but not required)

Nice to have

Experience in API 650 tanks and Petrochemical industry; NACE member; Steel Structural Painting Council member (SSPC Level 2)

Benefits

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance; Generous paid time off and holidays; 401(k) plan with company match; Life insurance; Flexible spending and health savings account; Mental health support and resources; Short and long-term disability; Tuition reimbursement; Per diem for travelers 95+ miles from the job site