Offshore Blaster/Painter

Main Purpose

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.

Essential Functions

• Operate painting and blasting equipment (pressure paint guns, pressure blasting nozzles/hoses, industrial air compressors, etc.) safely and efficiently
• Clean and maintain all related painting and blasting equipment, including safety equipment (blasting hoods, air hoses, respirators etc.)
• Operate power tools, cleaning and brush painting
• 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
• Spray primer coat, intermediate coat and final coat
• Auxiliary tasks as needed

Physical Requirements

• 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

Job Requirements

• 2+ years experience in offshore blasting / painting
• Must know how to use pressurized paint pots, blast pots, sandblasting hoses and nozzles
• Must know how read a wet and dry mill paint gauges
• Must be able to pass pre-employment physical and drug screen
• Must be able to pass a background check
• Valid TWIC card

Desirable Experience, Education, And Training

• Highschool diploma or GED
• Knowledge of pressure paint guns, sandblasting hoses and nozzles
• Knowledge of wet and dry mill paint gauges
• Knowledge of pressure paint pots, air pressure compressors, protective blasting hoods, and breathing respirators

Environmental Conditions

• 80 to 90% of the work activities are performed outdoors
• Individuals will be required to work in changes of temperature, hot, cold, humid, wet, and dry conditions, dust, mud, etc.
• Exposure to paint thinner and paint fumes