Blaster Painter - Industrial Coatings

Tepa Companies•San Antonio, TX

6d•Onsite

About The Position

The Blaster Painter assists with surface preparation and application of industrial coatings under the guidance of the Foreman or more experienced Painters. The role performs work safely and efficiently in support of commercial and government services, meeting or exceeding quality, safety, and profitability goals. This is a traveling position requiring onsite presence at assigned project locations throughout the United States; travel is based on project needs. Pay is $25.00–$35.00 per hour, plus per diem for travelers whose work site is 95 or more miles away.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
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 work for the Coatings & Linings Service Line.
Experience using personal protective equipment.
Demonstrated oral and written communication skills and fundamental mathematics knowledge sufficient 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 applying industrial coatings to specified thicknesses on complex industrial structures using brush and roll application.
Proficiency mixing industrial coatings.
Knowledge of 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 in accordance with SSPC standards.
Proficiency in manual labor associated with industrial coatings, construction trades, crafts, maintenance, and repair tasks.
Ability to proactively address potential unsafe conditions and 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 respiratory protection, and to comply with requirements for an effective respirator seal when respiratory protection is 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, which may vary based on project and operational needs.
Ability to obtain and maintain required authorization to access U.S. military installations and other client or project sites, as applicable.
Ability to pass a drug screen and background check in compliance with federal regulation.
Valid driver’s license and ability 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.
National Association of Corrosion Engineers (NACE) membership.
Steel Structures Painting Council (SSPC) Level 2 membership.

Responsibilities

Prepare surfaces and apply industrial coatings to aboveground storage tanks and other applicable surfaces on coatings and linings projects, producing quality work safely.
Perform manual labor associated with painting and other 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.
Keep the job site clean, pick up tools and equipment, and secure the site daily to eliminate potential hazards.
Handle and store materials.
Load and unload trucks and haul or hoist materials.
Participate with the direct supervisor in planning operations as required.
Respond effectively to changing site conditions, assess changes, and communicate them to the direct supervisor.
Support investigations of safety and health incidents.
Maintain open communication with other staff on site about task execution and completion.
Complete delegated tasks to support project cost-performance goals.
Participate in quarterly and annual performance evaluation meetings with the Supervisor to identify professional development opportunities, deficiencies, and improvement plans.