Offshore Blaster/Painter

Gulf Island•Ingleside, TX

1d•Onsite

About The Position

To perform all painting and sandblasting job functions per contract/job specifications and quality assurance requirements/blasting and painting procedures and established ISO-QA/QC program standards. This position is located Offshore in the Gulf of America, formerly known as the Gulf of Mexico.

Requirements

Standing, sitting, walking, stooping, kneeling, climbing, feeling, talking, hearing and seeing
Turning, twisting, bending, and balancing
Pushing, pulling and reaching
Must be able to lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally 50-75 pounds
2+ years experience in offshore blasting / painting
Must know how to use pressurized paint pots, blast pots, sandblasting hoses and nozzles
Must know how read a wet and dry mill paint gauges
Must be able to pass pre-employment physical and drug screen
Must be able to pass a background check
Valid TWIC card

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
Clean and maintain all related painting and blasting equipment, including safety equipment (blasting hoods, air hoses, respirators etc.)
Operate power tools, cleaning and brush painting
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
Appropriately dispose of hazardous waste
Use a blast hose, spray gun and respirator hood to paint structures, pipes and valves
Blast beams, angle iron, shuts, valves and pipe to prepare items for painting
Pull triggers and direct spray onto the work surface to apply prime or finish coat
Wear protective hood and respirator when blasting / painting structures and pipes
Spray primer coat, intermediate coat and final coat
Assist with rigging
Follow company specifications and procedures
Follow MSDS on safety equipment
Protect against fumes and discoloration of the product
Perform other duties assigned by supervisor