Offshore Blaster Painter Helper

Gulf Island•Corpus Christi, TX

9d•Onsite

About The Position

To perform all painting and sandblasting helper job functions per contract / job specifications and quality assurance requirements / blasting and painting procedures and established International Organization for Standardization (ISO) and Quality Assurance (QA) / Quality Control (QC) program standards. This position is located Offshore in the Gulf of America, formerly known as the Gulf of Mexico.

Requirements

2+ years of experience blasting / painting
Must be able to pass pre-employment physical and drug screen
Must be able to pass background checks to company policy
Valid TWIC card
Standing, sitting, walking, stooping, kneeling, climbing, talking, hearing and seeing
Turning, twisting and bending
Pushing, pulling and reaching
Must be able to lift and /or move 25 pounds and occasionally 50-75 pounds

Nice To Haves

Highschool diploma or GED

Responsibilities

Operate painting and blasting equipment (pressure paint guns, pressure blasting nozzles/hoses, industrial air compressors etc.) safely and efficiently
Power tool cleaning and brush painting
Clean and maintain all related painting and blasting equipment, including safety equipment (blasting hoods, air hoses, respirators etc.)
Apply primer and paint coatings as required in a manner that will ensure quality and unnecessary waste
Inspect, start and maintain equipment that delivers blast and regulates pressures that produce a safe and efficient environment
Determine paint flow, viscosity and coating quality by performing a visual inspection or viscometers
Weigh or measure chemicals, coating or paints before adding them to machines
Dispose of hazardous waste appropriately
Perform other related job duties as assigned, which may include rigging
Pull trigger and direct spray onto the work surface to apply prime or finish coat
Follow company specifications and procedures
Use a respirator hood to paint structures, pipes and valves
Use a spray gun to paint all structures, pipes and valves
Use a blast hose to blast structures, pipes and valves
Blast beams, angle iron, shuts, valves and pipe to prepare items for painting
Spray primer coat, intermediate coat and final coat
Wear a protective hood when blasting structures and pipes
Wear a respirator when painting structures and pipes
Follow MSDS on safety equipment
Protect against fumes and discoloration of the product
Perform other duties assigned by supervisor