Abrasive Blaster - Submarine Hull Coating Prep (Navy)

Delphinus Engineering LLC; Kittery (ME); On-site; USD 32,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and welfare benefits

401(k) with company match

Paid time off and holidays

Overtime potential (up to 20 hours)

Job summary

Delphinus Engineering LLC is hiring experienced Abrasive Blasters to support U.S. Navy submarine maintenance at Portsmouth Naval Shipyard, Kittery, ME. Long-term work through October 2030 with the potential for substantial overtime and federally required fringe benefits.

Position offers competitive prevailing wages under the applicable Wage Determination, plus health, dental, vision, and other benefits. Candidates must meet qualification standards for hazardous coatings and NAVSEA requirements.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of abrasive blasting experience aboard commercial ships or U.S. Navy ships/submarines.
• SSPC C-7 certification or NAVSEA-approved equivalent.
• Familiarity with SSPC-SP 1, SP 5, and SP 10 surface preparation standards.
• Knowledge of NAVSEA preservation requirements including NSTM Chapter 631.
• Training for hazardous coatings and materials handling (lead, cadmium, chromium compounds, arsenic, solvents).
• Ability to meet medical, respiratory protection, and safety requirements.
• Ability to perform physically demanding work in confined spaces and on scaffolding with supplied-air respirators.
• Ability to satisfy Portsmouth Naval Shipyard access requirements.

Responsibilities

• Large-scale abrasive blasting and coating removal from submarine tanks, including main ballast tanks and interiors.
• Abrasive blast surface prep of submarine hulls, superstructures, and exteriors.
• Small-area vacuum blasting for painting and preservation prep.
• Setup, operation, and maintenance of blasting equipment.
• Blast media recovery and worksite preparation.
• Safe execution of blasting operations in confined spaces and shipboard environments.

Skills

Abrasive blasting

Safety minded

Confined space work

Education

SSPC C-7 certification

NAVSEA preservation requirements knowledge

Job description

Delphinus Engineering LLC is hiring experienced Abrasive Blasters to support U.S. Navy submarine maintenance at Portsmouth Naval Shipyard, Kittery, ME. Long-term work through October 2030 with the potential for substantial overtime and federally required fringe benefits.

Position offers competitive prevailing wages under the applicable Wage Determination, plus health, dental, vision, and other benefits. Candidates must meet qualification standards for hazardous coatings and NAVSEA requirements.