Industrial Coatings Specialist: Epoxy & Urethane Expert

Central Arizona Project; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 40,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension plan

401(k)

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

Life insurance

Disability coverage

Paid training

Job summary

Central Arizona Project (CAP) is seeking an Industrial Coating Specialist to perform journeyman-level painting using Epoxies, Urethanes, Polisiloxanes, Polyurea, and other coatings on pumps, piping, valves, and equipment. You will prepare surfaces, set up scaffolding, and ensure safe application across CAP facilities.

The role requires experience in surface prep, coatings application, and potentially leading crews.

Qualifications

• High-school diploma or equivalent.
• Completed state or federal certified industrial painter apprenticeship; or equivalent with 3 additional years experience.
• Four years of skilled journeyman-level industrial painting experience, including spray painting and coatings; or CAP apprenticeship completion.

Responsibilities

• Prepare surfaces for painting using various techniques (abrasive blasting, water jetting, hand tooling).
• Apply epoxies, urethanes, polysiloxanes, polyurea and other coatings to pumps, piping, valves, and equipment.
• Lead or train crew members on safety and proper use of tools and materials.
• Travel to CAP locations for multi-day assignments up to 70%+ of the position.

Skills

Journeyman painter

Safety compliance

Surface prep

Education

High-school diploma or equivalent

Industrial painter apprenticeship or equivalent + 3 years experience

4 years industrial painting experience or CAP apprenticeship

Tools

Spray equipment

Abrasive blasting tools

Lead testing tools

Job description

Central Arizona Project (CAP) is seeking an Industrial Coating Specialist to perform journeyman-level painting using Epoxies, Urethanes, Polisiloxanes, Polyurea, and other coatings on pumps, piping, valves, and equipment. You will prepare surfaces, set up scaffolding, and ensure safe application across CAP facilities.

The role requires experience in surface prep, coatings application, and potentially leading crews.