Painter 3 - Industrial Services

TEPA Companies•Pensacola, FL

About The Position

The Tepa Companies are seeking an Industrial Painter to assist with the performance of tasks involving surface preparation and the application of industrial coatings in a safe and efficient manner to support commercial and government services and meet or exceed the required quality, safety, and profitability goals.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED, and demonstrated above average proficiency in both oral and written communication with the fundamental knowledge of mathematics demonstrated by the ability to solve a variety of problems that can be modeled or solved by quantitative means
2 years of experience with large scale, multi-phased industrial coatings projects including internal and external tank coatings that demonstrates the knowledge and ability to perform required work for the Coatings & Linings Service Line
Experience using Personal Protective Equipment
Ability to listen, understand, follow, and transmit written and oral instruction
Familiar with general construction including OSHA requirements
Proficient in accurately applying industrial coatings at specified thickness to complex industrial structures by brush and roll application
Proficient in mixing industrial coatings
Knowledge of operating industrial painting equipment such as abrasive blast pots, conventional spray pots/guns, airless spray pumps/guns, and plural component spray equipment
Knowledge of SSPC surface preparation standards
Proficient in abrasive blasting complex industrial structures per SSPC standards
Proficient in manual labor associated with industrial coatings, construction trades, crafts and maintenance, and repair tasks
Ability to proactively address potential unsafe conditions
Knowledge of first aid and applicable safety precautions
Ability to work independently and complete daily activities according to work schedule
Ability to meet attendance schedule with dependability and consistency
Strong work ethic and ability to work well with others
Must be willing to travel
Have reliable transportation to and from work sites
Must be able to pass a background check required to access US military installations
Must have a valid driver’s license
Pass baseline and annual medical examinations as applicable
Weekend work and/or work requiring extended periods away from home

Nice To Haves

18-24 months of general construction experience with experience in API 650 tanks and Petrochemical industry (preferred, but not required)
National Association of Corrosion Engineers (NACE) member (preferred, not required)
Steel Structural Painting Council member (SSPC Level 2) (preferred, not required)

Responsibilities

Perform tasks involving surface preparation and application of industrial coatings to aboveground storage tanks and other surfaces as applicable to coatings and linings projects in a safe, productive manner and good workmanship manner
Perform a variety of tasks involving manual labor associated with painting and other industrial coating operations tasks for commercial and government services
Perform coatings related activities including but not limited to tending to and operating abrasive blast equipment, shoveling spent blast abrasive, mixing industrial coatings, and accurately applying industrial coatings to specified thicknesses
Maintain a clean job site: pick up all tools and equipment and secure job site each day to eliminate potential hazards
Perform materials handling and storage
Load/unload trucks and hauls/hoists materials
Participate with direct supervisor in all planning operations as required
Respond quickly and effectively to changing site conditions. Assess changed conditions and communicates them to direct supervisor
Support the investigation of all safety and health incidents
Keep an open line of communication with other staff on site for any aspects of task execution and completion
Complete delegated tasks to support cost performance goals for assigned project work sites
Adhere to Tepa and Goshawk Safety and Health policies and procedures to prevent injuries and/or illnesses on assigned project work sites
Actively participate in quarterly and annual performance evaluation meetings with Supervisor to identify potential areas of professional development as well as deficiencies and plans for improvement