Abrasive Blaster & Industrial Painter - Live Gas Assets

IES Utilities Group LTD; Peterhead; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary & benefits

10 Days On / 4 Days Off rotation

Pension

Holiday 25 days + BH

Major UK gas asset project

Job summary

IES Utilities Group Ltd is seeking experienced Abrasive Blasters / Industrial Painters to join our team at St Fergus Gas Terminal. The role involves abrasive blasting and supporting coating activities on live gas infrastructure, with a focus on pipework, steelwork, valves and vessels.

Candidates should have industrial blasting experience, SA 2.5 preparation knowledge, and COMAH-site exposure. The job offers a permanent contract and a consistent 10 days on/4 days off rotation.

Qualifications

• Experience in industrial abrasive blasting environments.
• ICATS, TTP or equivalent recognised blasting qualification.
• Confined Space Training (Medium Risk or above).
• Good understanding of SA 2.5 surface preparation standards.
• Experience at COMAH sites or similar.
• Ability to work from scaffolding and in temporary blasting habitats.

Responsibilities

• Carry out abrasive blasting of pipework, valves, vessels, structural steelwork and associated assets to SA 2.5 standard.
• Prepare surfaces in accordance with project specifications and client inspection requirements.
• Operate blasting equipment safely and efficiently, ensuring compliance with site procedures.
• Assist with erection, maintenance and dismantling of blasting equipment and hoses.
• Support industrial coating and painting activities where required.
• Work within permits to work, risk assessments and method statements.

Skills

Industrial blasting experience

ICATS/TTP qualification

Confined Space Training

SA 2.5 surface prep knowledge

SHEA Gas Certification

Working at Height Training

Teamwork and safety compliance

Tools

CSCS Card

Job description

IES Utilities Group Ltd is seeking experienced Abrasive Blasters / Industrial Painters to join our team at St Fergus Gas Terminal. The role involves abrasive blasting and supporting coating activities on live gas infrastructure, with a focus on pipework, steelwork, valves and vessels.

Candidates should have industrial blasting experience, SA 2.5 preparation knowledge, and COMAH-site exposure. The job offers a permanent contract and a consistent 10 days on/4 days off rotation.