Blaster Painter - Industrial Coatings

TEPA Companies•San Antonio, TX

8d•$25 - $35•Onsite

About The Position

The Blaster Painter assists with surface preparation and industrial coating application under the guidance of a Foreman or more experienced Painters. The role supports commercial and government services and requires safe, efficient work that meets or exceeds project quality, safety, and profitability goals. Work includes coatings and linings projects on aboveground storage tanks and other applicable surfaces. This is a traveling position requiring onsite work at assigned project locations throughout the United States, with travel based on project needs. The pay range is $25.00–$35.00 per hour, plus per diem for travelers located 95 or more miles from the job site.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
At least 18 months of experience with large-scale, multi-phased industrial coatings projects, including internal and external tank coatings, demonstrating the knowledge and ability to perform required Coatings & Linings Service Line work.
Experience using Personal Protective Equipment.
Demonstrated oral and written communication proficiency and fundamental mathematics knowledge, including the ability to solve problems using quantitative methods.
Ability to listen to, understand, follow, and communicate written and oral instructions.
Familiarity with general construction, including OSHA requirements.
Proficiency in accurately applying industrial coatings at specified thicknesses to complex industrial structures using brush and roll application.
Proficiency in mixing industrial coatings.
Knowledge of operating industrial painting equipment, including abrasive blast pots, conventional spray pots and guns, airless spray pumps and guns, and plural component spray equipment.
Knowledge of SSPC surface preparation standards.
Proficiency in abrasive blasting complex industrial structures according to SSPC standards.
Proficiency in manual labor associated with industrial coatings, construction trades, crafts, 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 the work schedule.
Ability to meet the attendance schedule dependably and consistently.
Strong work ethic and ability to work well with others.
Ability to satisfy applicable medical evaluation, training, and fit-testing requirements for required respiratory protection, and to comply with respiratory protection requirements necessary to maintain an effective respirator seal when required.
Ability to work assigned shifts of up to 12 hours, including rotating shifts, weekends, and extended periods away from home, as project needs require.
Ability to travel to and between assigned project sites and other work locations as project and operational needs require.
Ability to obtain and maintain required authorization to access U.S. military installations and other client or project sites, as applicable.
Must 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 as required for assigned duties.

Nice To Haves

18–24 months of general construction experience, including experience with API 650 tanks and the petrochemical industry.
Membership in the National Association of Corrosion Engineers (NACE).
Steel Structures Painting Council (SSPC) Level 2 membership.

Responsibilities

Prepare surfaces and apply industrial coatings to aboveground storage tanks and other applicable surfaces safely and to required quality standards.
Perform manual labor associated with painting and industrial coating operations for commercial and government services.
Tend to and operate abrasive blast equipment, shovel spent blast abrasive, mix industrial coatings, and apply coatings to specified thicknesses.
Maintain a clean job site by picking up tools and equipment and securing the site each day to eliminate potential hazards.
Handle and store materials.
Load and unload trucks and haul or hoist materials.
Participate in planning operations with the direct supervisor as required.
Respond to changing site conditions, assess changes, and communicate them to the direct supervisor.
Support investigations of safety and health incidents.
Communicate with other onsite staff about task execution and completion.
Complete delegated tasks in support of project cost-performance goals.
Participate in quarterly and annual performance evaluation meetings with the Supervisor to identify professional development opportunities, deficiencies, and improvement plans.