Offshore Blaster/Painter

Gulf Island•Ingleside, TX

4d•Onsite

About The Position

This position is located Offshore in the Gulf of America, formerly known as the Gulf of Mexico. The main purpose is 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.

Requirements

2+ years of experience blasting/painting
Must be able to pass pre-employment physical and drug screen
Must be able to pass a background check
Valid TWIC card
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

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
Operate power tools, 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
Appropriately dispose of hazardous waste
Assist with rigging
Pull triggers 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