Corrosion Control Specialist (Job ID: 4461)

Valkyrie Enterprises; Hawaii; On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Valkyrie Enterprises seeks a Corrosion Control Specialist to support Naval ships at our Oahu, Hawaii location. Duties include corrosion control, surface preparation, coating applications, and confined-space safety.

Requires high school diploma or trade-related education and experience in painting or related fields. The role emphasizes working from drawings and manuals, meeting tight deadlines, and collaborating with a team under general supervision.

Qualifications

• Must have a high school diploma or equivalent.
• Strong knowledge of corrosion mechanisms and control methods.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Effective communication and leadership abilities.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Knowledge of painting techniques and materials.
• Previous painting experience or related field.
• Knowledge of different types of paint and their applications.

Responsibilities

• Perform corrosion control and preservation on Naval Vessels in tanks, compartments and hulls.
• Prepare surfaces for preservation.
• Remove old paint and debris from substrates by scraping, chipping, and sanding.
• Apply coatings in accordance with specifications and good marine practice.
• Brush and roll painting to pass all inspection processes.
• Perform Confined Space Attendant duties with safety procedures.
• Work from drawings and technical manuals; follow instructions on assignments.
• Use basic hand tools and machinery for corrosion and coating applications.
• Meet deadlines while multitasking.

Skills

Corrosion knowledge

Analytical skills

Communication

Leadership

Independent work

Painting techniques

Painting experience

Paint types

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Trade school experience

Job description

Position: Corrosion Control Specialist (Job ID: 4461)

Location: Oahu, HI

Remote Status: On-Site

Job Id: 4461

# of Openings: 19

Corrosion Control Specialist

Contingent Upon Receipt of DBIDs

Purpose:

• Valkyrie Enterprises has an immediate need for multiple openings for a Corrosion Control Specialist in our Oahu, Hawaii location who will be a key support in performing Corrosion Control on Naval and Commercial Ships.

Job Description:

• Perform corrosion control and preservation on Naval Vessels in tanks, compartments and hulls utilizing specialized coating applications.
• Prepare all types of surfaces for preservation.
• Complete work within the requirements of NAVSEA Standards.
• Remove old paint and debris from all types of substrates by scraping, chipping, and sanding.
• Apply coatings in accordance with specifications and good marine practice.
• Brush and Roll painting to pass all inspection processes.
• Perform Confined Space Attendant duties to include establishing a communication system with entrants, know potential hazards faced during entry, watch for behavioral effects such as heat exhaustion or disorientation, keep an accurate count and list of names of personnel working in the space.
• Must be able to work under general supervision and perform standard work that is dependent on the corrosion control, and confined space duties.
• Ability to work from drawings, technical manuals and receive instructions on semi-routine and difficult assignments.
• Ability to use basic hand tools and machinery to perform the corrosion and coating applications.
• Ability to perform multiple tasking and meet critical deadlines.

Qualifications:

• Must have a Highschool Diploma or equivalent and/or trade school with work experience.
• Must have strong knowledge of corrosion mechanisms and control methods.
• Must have excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
• Must have effective communication and leadership abilities
• Must have the ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Must have knowledge of painting techniques and materials.
• Must have previous experience in painting or a related field.
• Must have knowledge of different types of paint and their applications

Desired Qualifications:

• Highschool education or trade school with at least 4 years of industrial related experience is preferred.
• Previous experience in surface preparation or a related field
• 2 years of experience in corrosion control or related field in painting is preferred.
• Prefer to have knowledge with OSHA standard 29 CFR 1910,1915, 1923.
• Prefer to have knowledge with NAVSEA STD Item 009-32, 009-74, SSPC-1.
• Prefer to have the ability to obtain a passport.

Security Requirements:

• Must be able to obtain and maintain a DOD security clearance to access military facilities, naval shipyards, private shipyards, and naval installations.
• Must have a REAL ID.(Must be obtained before start date)

Travel Requirements:

• If position requires travel by domestic flight or access to secure federal facilities/military bases, candidate must be able to obtain (by start of position) and maintain appropriate identification credentials, such as REAL ID. (More information regarding REAL ID can be found:https://www.dhs.gov/real-id ).

Physical Requirements:

• Repetitive motion, Climbing, Balancing, Stooping, Kneeling, Crouching, Crawling, Reaching, Standing, Walking, Pushing, Pulling, Lifting, Picking, Grasping, Talking, Hearing, and Visual Acuity (depth perception).
• Subject to outside environmental conditions (extreme cold/heat), subject to noise, vibration, hazards, atmospheric conditions (affect the respiratory system), frequently work in close quarters and/or function in narrow aisles or passageways (areas that could cause claustrophobia).
• Protective clothing or equipment and face shields or goggles shall be worn when welding, cutting, or working with molten metal.

Valkyrie strictly adheres to a policy of equal employment opportunity. This policy is based on Valkyrie’s commitment to hire and retain qualified employees consistent with position requirements; and to seek, employ, promote and treat all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, pregnancy, childbirth, physical disability, mental disability, age, military status or protected veteran status, marital status, registered domestic partner or civil union status, gender (including sex stereotyping and gender identity or expression), medical condition, genetic information or sexual orientation or other protected characteristics.

Additionally, Valkyrie Enterprises provides a variety of benefits to support your best health, wellness, and future, to include medical/dental/vision options, company paid life and disability insurances, 401k with match, education reimbursement, as well as company paid holidays and paid time off (PTO).

Pre-Employment Requirements

Any offer of employment with Valkyrie Enterprises is contingent upon the successful completion of all applicable pre-employment requirements. Depending on the position, these may include a criminal background investigation, employment and education verification, pre-employment drug screening, driving record review, security clearance eligibility, government installation access, and any other customer or contract-specific requirements. Failure to successfully meet any required pre-employment condition may result in the withdrawal of the contingent offer of employment.