Corrosion Control Specialist (Job ID: 4461)

Valkyrie•Oahu, HI, HI

8d•$29 - $32•Onsite

About The Position

Valkyrie Enterprises has an immediate need for multiple openings for a Corrosion Control Specialist in our Oahu, Hawaii location who will be a key support in performing Corrosion Control on Naval and Commercial Ships. This role involves performing corrosion control and preservation on Naval Vessels in tanks, compartments and hulls utilizing specialized coating applications. The specialist will prepare all types of surfaces for preservation, remove old paint and debris from all types of substrates by scraping, chipping, and sanding, and apply coatings in accordance with specifications and good marine practice. The role also includes performing Confined Space Attendant duties, which involves establishing communication systems, understanding potential hazards, monitoring entrants for effects of heat exhaustion or disorientation, and maintaining accurate records of personnel in the space. The position requires the ability to work under general supervision, perform standard work dependent on corrosion control and confined space duties, and interpret drawings and technical manuals. The specialist will use basic hand tools and machinery, and must be able to perform multiple tasks to meet critical deadlines.

Requirements

Must have a Highschool Diploma or equivalent and/or trade school with work experience.
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 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.
Must have a REAL ID. (Must be obtained before start date)

Nice To Haves

Highschool education or trade school with at least 4 years of industrial related experience is preferred.
Previous experience in surface preparation or a related field
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.