Industrial Blaster-Painter - Foreman

Corrocoat Usa Inc•Jacksonville, FL

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Corrocoat USA specializes in manufacture and application of specialty industrial coatings and abrasive blasting. Projects include tank linings, pipe linings, concrete refurbishment, fiberglass repair, abrasive blasting, maintenance painting and specialty coatings application. Job Tasks involved in this position include, but are not limited to the following: 1. Using power tools and pressure washers to prepare steel and concrete substrates for application of coatings and paints. 2. Abrasive blasting to prepare steel and concrete substrates for application of coatings and paints – including troubleshooting problems and running lines. 3. Brush, trowel and / or spray application of thick film industrial coatings and paints. Resin systems include epoxy, vinyl ester and polyester. 4. Run blast pots. 5. Operate spray pumps – conventional and 60:1 Airless (Graco / Wiwa). 6. Apply fiberglass using epoxy, vinyl ester and polyester resins. Application methods include brush, roll, trowel, casting and fiberglass. 7. Whatever it takes to get the jobs done. Work Schedule Full-time, Monday through Thursday, 6:30 AM to 4:00 PM. Occasional evening or weekend work as needed. Overtime is expected approximately 2 weeks per month. During Outages and out of town projects, we work 7 x 10s or 7 x 12s.

Requirements

High School diploma or GED required.
Must pass a pre-employment and / or random drug tests as needed to comply with customer requirements. This includes marijuana.
Satisfactory review of a background check.
Minimum of 5 years’ experience working in an industrial coatings background, which includes abrasive blasting and using two part epoxy, vinyl ester and / or polyester resin based coatings.
Minimum of 1 years of experience in leadership of teams of 3 or more men on heavy industrial painting, coating projects.
Expert level experience and knowledge on how to set up, run and troubleshoot an abrasive blasting operation.
Expert level of experience working with single leg airless spray pumps.
Strong knowledge of industrial coatings, surface preparation techniques, and application methods.
Excellent leadership, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
Exceptional verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to write reports.
Ability to read and interpret specifications, sketches and technical drawings.
Very high attention to detail.
Ability to communicate effectively with various customer roles” (engineers, EHS, production managers, etc.)
A good listener.
A positive attitude.
Ability to lift 50 pounds regularly and seek help with weights over 50 pounds.
Ability to sit and/or stand for long periods of time.

Nice To Haves

Experience working with fiberglass and / or carbon fiber is preferred.
NACE / AMPP CIP 1 Coating Inspector certification is preferred.
TWIC card is preferred.

Responsibilities

Work with management and / or Superintendents to develop and execute comprehensive project plans, including schedules, budgets, resource allocation, and risk assessments.
Define project scope, goals, and deliverables in collaboration with clients and stakeholders.
Manage one project at a time; Foreman are expected to manage 2-4 man teams
Lead and oversee project teams, including painters, subcontractors, and suppliers.
Assign tasks, set deadlines, and ensure accountability across the team.
Act as the primary point of contact for clients, addressing concerns and ensuring satisfaction.
Monitor daily progress, ensuring adherence to project schedules and budgets.
Conduct site inspections to ensure compliance with quality standards, safety protocols, and specifications.
Ability and willingness to work with the crew to achieve the project goals. This includes but is not limited to execution of all portions of the project including, but not limited to blasting, hand application of materials, fiberglass installation and spray coating with spray coating with airless, single leg pump and / or conventional spray pots.
Troubleshoot issues and implement corrective actions promptly.
Create and send daily force and quantity reports (DFRs) – i.e. timesheets plus reports of coating, grit, consumables and equipment used for a given day
Submit daily quality control reports.
Communicate with customers, management and men as needed to ensure a successful project and team culture.
Enforce compliance with OSHA regulations, environmental standards, and company safety policies.
Conduct regular safety meetings and toolbox talks with project team and ensure proper use of equipment and materials.
Review, understand, and implement daily assigned plans to maintain the production schedule while minimizing the impact on the budget.
Analyze and resolve day-to-day issues including personnel conflicts, safety concerns, quality issues, and material constraints.
Assess areas of concern prior to assigning personnel to a task.
Implement strategies to ensure compliance with all technical and safety requirements.
Performs other duties, including working with the crew, as needed to fulfill the project obligations. This may include all portions of the project including, but not limited to blasting, hand application of materials, fiberglass installation and spray coating with airless, single leg pump and / or conventional spray pots.
Inspect work to verify quality and address any defects.
Manage equipment and supply inventory, ensuring all tools are in proper condition.
Implement safety practices for handling paint and materials to maintain a safe workplace.