Utility Painter

Sullivan Environmental Services Inc•Galveston, TX
•Onsite

About The Position

The Utility Painter is responsible for the application of a wide range of liquid coating applications, utilizing various techniques, on a multitude of marine equipment and vessels. Primarily this role will be aboard a vessel and will also help out vessel crew when needed.

Requirements

  • Must have the ability to travel and work a 28 / 14 on and off hitch.
  • Must be able to live aboard dredge.
  • Must have a minimum of 2 years of experience as a painter, preferably industrial or maritime.
  • Must have the ability to multi-task and be of help to fellow crew mates.
  • Must be able to comply with our Drug & Alcohol testing procedures.
  • Must be able to work safely with the highest standards of quality.

Nice To Haves

  • Preferably, have a minimum of 3 years of experience working on a maritime vessel.

Responsibilities

  • Cleaning, painting, and varnishing different surface types.
  • Properly preparing surfaces for painting including power-washing and/or sanding.
  • Selecting and mixing appropriate paints.
  • Applying paint coatings using conventional or airless spray equipment.
  • Maintaining all paint-related equipment and managing communications for paint inventory.
  • Ensuring quality standards are met.
  • Operating equipment such as hand tools and paint sprayers.
  • Performing tasks like sandblasting and caulking.
  • Maintaining a clean and safe work environment.
  • Assisting in handling of ropes and cables in the dredge and boating process.
  • Assisting in cleaning pumps/cutters, utilizing small hand tools.
  • Assisting in all vessel housekeeping.
  • Assisting in installation of pipelines over the water and onshore.
  • Assisting in maintaining housekeeping on floating equipment and placement area site.
  • Participating in all Safety and Environmental initiatives.
  • Performs other related duties as assigned.
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