Industrial Painter: Nuclear Plant Outage (Onsite Richland)

Energy Northwest; Richland (WA); On-site; USD 56,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Energy Northwest is seeking a temporary industrial painter/coatings technician to support the biennial outage at Columbia Generating Station in Richland, Washington. The role requires applying a range of coatings and surface preparation per established procedures, with emphasis on safety and equipment operation.

The ideal candidate will have a high school diploma plus a 3-year apprenticeship, respirator qualification, and the ability to lift up to 50 pounds.

Qualifications

• Graduation from high school or equivalent plus a 3-year apprenticeship or equivalent industrial painting experience.
• Must be trained and able to operate sandblast, conventional spray and airless paint equipment."
• Must be physically capable of climbing stairs/ladders and lifting up to 50 pounds.
• Must be respirator qualified; valid Washington driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Apply diverse coatings (epoxies, alkyds, waterborne, acrylics, urethane, zinc, etc.).
• Prepare surfaces per standards (SP 1–SP 10, SSPC).
• Maintain and operate painting/coating equipment.
• Follow station coatings procedures and training requirements.

Skills

Physical endurance

Onsite work ability

Respirator qualified

Safety mindset

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma + 3-year apprenticeship

Tools

Sandblast equipment

Airless spray equipment

Conventional spray equipment

Paint application tools

Job description

Energy Northwest is seeking a temporary industrial painter/coatings technician to support the biennial outage at Columbia Generating Station in Richland, Washington. The role requires applying a range of coatings and surface preparation per established procedures, with emphasis on safety and equipment operation.

The ideal candidate will have a high school diploma plus a 3-year apprenticeship, respirator qualification, and the ability to lift up to 50 pounds.