Paint Supervisor

Taurus Industrial Group•Geismar, LA

5d•Onsite

About The Position

The Painter Supervisor oversees and coordinates industrial painters, blasters, and helpers to ensure projects are completed safely, efficiently, and in accordance with customer specifications, quality standards, and company policies. The role provides leadership in surface preparation, abrasive blasting, coating application, and project execution, with a focus on safety, productivity, and workmanship. The supervisor plans and directs crew work, coordinates manpower and resources, monitors coating and blasting quality, and ensures equipment is properly operated and maintained. The role also enforces safety requirements, trains and mentors employees, maintains project records, and communicates project status and issues to management. Work takes place at industrial construction and maintenance sites and may involve overtime, weekends, shift work, and travel depending on project requirements.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED preferred.
At least five years of experience as a Painter Supervisor or Painting Foreman in industrial, petrochemical, refinery, marine, or commercial construction environments.
Demonstrated experience with abrasive blasting operations and surface preparation techniques.
Demonstrated experience operating and supervising the use of airless paint pumps and spray application equipment.
Experience supervising crews on industrial painting and coating projects.
Valid driver's license.
Ability to pass pre-employment drug screening and background check, if required.
Current Basic Plus, TWIC Card, and customer-required site-specific credentials.
Extensive knowledge of industrial painting, abrasive blasting, and protective coating applications.
Experience operating, troubleshooting, and maintaining airless paint pumps and spray equipment.
Knowledge of coating systems, surface preparation standards, and coating inspection requirements.
Ability to read and interpret blueprints, specifications, and project documents.
Strong leadership, communication, team management, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
Ability to identify and resolve production, quality, and safety issues.
Knowledge of OSHA regulations and industrial jobsite safety requirements.
Ability to plan work, manage manpower, and meet project deadlines.
Proficiency with computers, mobile devices, and project reporting systems.

Responsibilities

Supervise and direct the daily activities of painters, blasters, and support personnel.
Plan, assign, and coordinate work to complete projects on schedule and within budget.
Review project specifications, work packages, and drawings to determine coating and blasting requirements.
Oversee surface preparation, including abrasive blasting, power tool cleaning, and solvent cleaning.
Supervise industrial coating application using airless spray equipment, conventional spray systems, brushes, and rollers.
Ensure proper setup, operation, troubleshooting, and maintenance of airless paint pumps and related equipment.
Monitor coating application for compliance with manufacturer specifications and customer requirements.
Inspect blasting profiles, coating thickness, surface preparation, and finished products for quality.
Coordinate manpower, materials, equipment, and tools needed for assigned work.
Enforce company safety policies, OSHA regulations, and customer-specific safety requirements.
Conduct jobsite safety meetings, toolbox talks, and pre-job planning activities.
Train and mentor employees in blasting, coating application, safety procedures, and equipment operation.
Maintain daily reports, production reports, and safety documentation.
Communicate project status, manpower needs, and potential issues to management.
Ensure proper care and maintenance of blasting and painting equipment.
Perform other duties as assigned.