Marine Coatings Supervisor

Mural Group • Cleveland, OH

8d • $30 - $35 • Onsite

About The Position

Mural Group is partnering with a marine company and shipyard in Cleveland, Ohio, to hire a Marine Coatings Supervisor. This is a hands-on working supervisor role leading a blasting and painting crew while also performing coating and surface-preparation work. The supervisor reports directly to the New Construction and Repair Manager on schedule and budget. NACE certification is strongly preferred, and bilingual Spanish is a significant advantage given the crew’s composition.

Requirements

• NACE certification is strongly preferred (CIP Level 1 or higher).
• Proficiency in abrasive blasting, airless and HVLP painting, and knowledge of environmental precautions and applicable regulations.
• Thorough knowledge of coating application and surface preparation on various surfaces and spray equipment types.
• Strong leadership ability and comfort leading a blasting and painting crew with minimal supervision.

Nice To Haves

• Marine experience is preferred but not required.
• Bilingual Spanish is strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Supervise subcontract and shipyard employees on painting and blasting assignments, reporting on schedule and budget to the New Construction and Repair Manager.
• Operate sandblasting equipment to clean surfaces, remove corrosion, and blast coatings from hulls and tanks in preparation for painting.
• Prepare, tape, brush, roll, and spray surfaces using conventional and airless spray equipment.
• Mix coatings and prepare surfaces on tanks, shipboard piping, and interior and exterior areas.
• Perform and document DFT, WFT, humidity, soluble salts, anchor profile, and dew point readings.
• Maintain blasting and painting equipment, including hoses, pumps, pressure tanks, spray guns, and tips.
• Develop materials and stock needs for paint operations.
• Evaluate applicants’ skills when hiring crew members.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed