Painter B

Energy Northwest•Richland, WA

6d•Onsite

About The Position

Applies all industrial paint/coating applications, except Class 1 Nuclear Safety Related coatings. Performs all surface preparation applicable to applying paint/coating. Performs other tasks applicable to the painting/coating industry.

Requirements

Graduation from high school or equivalent, plus graduation from an approved three (3) year apprenticeship program or equivalent experience and/or demonstrated ability in the industrial painting industry.
Must be trained and be able to work in a safe and proper manner in the operation of sandblast, conventional spray and airless paint equipment; must be proficient in the use of all hand held painting tools.
Must be physically capable of extensive climbing of steps and ladders, and moderate to heavy lifting up to 50 pounds.
Must be respirator qualified (essential for hire and maintaining position).
Must obtain and maintain qualification and any and all future reasonable, job related qualifications in order to retain the position.
Must be able to work in and perform in a productive manner.
Must possess and maintain a valid Washington driver’s license.

Responsibilities

Applies various coatings, including epoxies, alkyds, waterborne, acrylics, urethane, zinc, but not limited to these coatings. These will be applied by any/all methods/techniques to the application of paint/coatings, e.g., brush, roller, conventional spray, airless spray, self-level equipment, squeegee, trowel rake and masking.
Prepares metal surfaces for painting in accordance with standard procedures such as/including with Steel Structures Painting Council specifications. SP 1 Solvent cleaning, SP 2 Hand preparation, SP 3 Powertool cleaning, SP 6 Commercial sandblasting, and SP 10 Near White sandblasting, prepares concrete in accordance with Plan Procedure 10.2.14.
Maintain and operates all associated equipment including spray paint, sandblasting, power tool, ventilation and preparation.
Understand the use of Plant Procedure 10.2.14 and referenced documents as required for the job site.
Performs painting a preparation tasks as instructed in the station’s Coating manual and meets the requirements for training in the Coatings Program Qualification Directory.
Performs all other required tasks.

Benefits

Eligible to participate in our annual incentive plan.
Substantial retirement benefits through three retirement programs including the Washington State Public Employees' Retirement System pension plan (PERS), a 401(k) savings plan with an employer match component, and a 457(b) savings plan.
Multiple options for medical, dental, vision, disability and life insurance coverage.
Flexible spending accounts (FSAs).
Tuition reimbursement.
Student loan repayment.
Childcare subsides.
Health reimbursement arrangement (HRA VEBA).
Health savings account (HSA).
Supplemental life insurances.
Credit monitoring/identity theft insurance.
Personal time accrual rate of 160 hours per year.
Nine paid holidays throughout the Calander year.