Corrosion Control Specialist (Job ID: 4087)

Valkyrie Enterprises • San Diego, CA

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About The Position

Valkyrie Enterprises has an immediate need for multiple openings for a Corrosion Control Specialist in our San Diego location who will be a key support in performing Corrosion Control on Naval and Commercial Ships. Job Description: Perform corrosion control and preservation on Naval Vessels in tanks, compartments and hulls utilizing specialized coating applications. Prepare all types of surfaces for preservation. Complete work within the requirements of NAVSEA Standards. Remove old paint and debris from all types of substrates by scraping, chipping, and sanding. Apply coatings in accordance with specifications and good marine practice. Brush and Roll painting to pass all inspection processes. Perform Confined Space Attendant duties to include establishing a communication system with entrants, know potential hazards faced during entry, watch for behavioral effects such as heat exhaustion or disorientation, keep an accurate count and list of names of personnel working in the space. Must be able to work under general supervision and perform standard work that is dependent on the corrosion control, and confined space duties. Ability to work from drawings, technical manuals and receive instructions on semi-routine and difficult assignments. Ability to use basic hand tools and machinery to perform the corrosion and coating applications. Ability to perform multiple tasking and meet critical deadlines.

Requirements

• Must have a Highschool Diploma or equivalent and/or trade school with at least 2 years of industrial experience.
• Must have experience in corrosion control or related field in painting .
• Must have strong knowledge of corrosion mechanisms and control methods.
• Must have excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Must have effective communication and leadership abilities.
• Must have the ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Must have previous experience in surface preparation or a related field.
• Must have knowledge of painting techniques and materials.
• Must have previous experience in painting or a related field.
• Must have knowledge of different types of paint and their applications.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a DOD security clearance to access military facilities, naval shipyards, private shipyards, and naval installations.
• If position requires travel by domestic flight or access to secure federal facilities/military bases, candidate must be able to obtain (by start of position) and maintain appropriate identification credentials, such as REAL ID.

Nice To Haves

• Highschool education or trade school with at least 4 years of industrial related experience is preferred.
• 2 years of experience in corrosion control or related field in painting is preferred.
• Prefer to have knowledge with OSHA standard 29 CFR 1910,1915, 1923.
• Prefer to have knowledge with NAVSEA STD Item 009-32, 009-74, SSPC-1.
• Prefer to have the ability to obtain a passport.

Responsibilities

• Perform corrosion control and preservation on Naval Vessels in tanks, compartments and hulls utilizing specialized coating applications.
• Prepare all types of surfaces for preservation.
• Complete work within the requirements of NAVSEA Standards.
• Remove old paint and debris from all types of substrates by scraping, chipping, and sanding.
• Apply coatings in accordance with specifications and good marine practice.
• Brush and Roll painting to pass all inspection processes.
• Perform Confined Space Attendant duties to include establishing a communication system with entrants, know potential hazards faced during entry, watch for behavioral effects such as heat exhaustion or disorientation, keep an accurate count and list of names of personnel working in the space.
• Work under general supervision and perform standard work that is dependent on the corrosion control, and confined space duties.
• Work from drawings, technical manuals and receive instructions on semi-routine and difficult assignments.
• Use basic hand tools and machinery to perform the corrosion and coating applications.
• Perform multiple tasking and meet critical deadlines.

Benefits

• Valkyrie Enterprises provides a variety of benefits to support your best health, wellness, and future, to include medical/dental/vision options, company paid life and disability insurances, 401k with match, education reimbursement, as well as company paid holidays and paid time off (PTO).

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED