Blaster/Painter

The Blaster/Painter is responsible for conducting Surface Preparation and Coating application using various Surface Preparation and Coating Application Techniques

Key Duties:

• Operate equipment  for Conducting Degreasing , Power Washing, Chipping, Scaling, Buffing ,Sanding, Needle Gunning  and other methods of Mechanical Cleaning for application of paint, or other protective coatings
• Handle, mix paints using paint mixing equipment according to a pre-determined formula and , dispose of chemicals using MSDS
• Set up  Fabric Maintenance Equipment : Blast Pots,  Paint Pumps , Pressure Washers etc.
• Conduct Wet Abrasive Blasting
• Conduct Spray Painting using airless spray application equipment  and Hand Painting using  brushes and roller for painting  small items /touch-ups.
• Load and unload materials, and move material to work areas
• Perform simple troubleshooting of fabric maintenance equipment
• To clean, wash, strip, sand, remove corrosion, fill dents or otherwise prepare items
• Calculate amounts of required materials and estimate duration, based on surface measurements and/or work orders
• Conduct masking of sensitive equipment and encapsulation of work areas
• Cut stencils and brush and spray lettering and designs on surfaces

Minimum Requirements:

• SSPC (The Society for Protective Coatings) Blasting/Painting certification or equivalent Blasting/Painting certification assessed and approved by a NACE Level II or III certified individual.

• Five (5) years of industrial blasting and painting experience
• Five (5) years of experience in Fabric Maintenance Activities/Equipment Operation
• Experience in Rigging will be an Asset
• Offshore Certification required: TBOSIET ; UKOOA ; Respirator Fit Test  
• Must possess good written, verbal and oral communication skills
• Good interpersonal skills, must be a team player

An acceptable combination of academic qualifications and work experience may be considered in lieu of minimum requirements. Please also note that the successful candidate may be required to attend duties at the Client’s facilities as needed.

An acceptable combination of academic qualifications and work experience may be considered in lieu of minimum requirements. Please also note that the successful candidate may be required to attend duties at the Client’s facilities as needed