Lead Coating Technician — Field Operations & Mentoring

Garney; Fairfax (VA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free medical, prescription, dental, &

Vision plans with $0 premiums

Shares of Garney stock from day one

401(k) plan with a 3.5% match

Weekly paychecks

Paid time off

8 paid holidays

Health Savings Account (HSA) with lump

Life insurance & disability policy

Access to healthcare coordinators

Mental health counseling at no cost

Legal and financial consultation at no

Weight loss and maternity health-assis

50% employee discount in Garney store

Job summary

Garney is seeking a Senior Coating Technician to manage daily field tasks and mentor technicians on site. You will identify when to perform abrasive blasting, water blasting, injection grouting, coatings, and adhesion testing, coordinating with foremen and superintendents.

The role requires at least 3 years of high-performance coating experience, leadership, and effective communication. A strong safety mindset and teamwork are essential, with competitive benefits and growth potential.

Qualifications

• Trains others to Abrasive Blast, water blast, injection grouting, apply coatings, and perform holiday/adhesion testing.
• Competent Person Trained: Confined space, fall protection, silica, and scaffolding.
• Ability to operate & maintain pump systems and spray equipment.
• Ability to safely drive a pickup truck with a trailer attached.
• Can evaluate defective or damaged equipment and take corrective action.
• Engages in, and provides input to project planning meetings with Superintendent.

Responsibilities

• Ability to identify where & when to perform abrasive blasting, water blasting, injection grouting, coatings, holiday test, and adhesion test
• Consistently leads & coaches others on STAC meetings
• Ability to communicate effectively with the Foreman & Superintendent
• Ability to lead a team of laborers & technicians when required
• Ability to assess conditions & issues and determine suitable corrective action
• A positive attitude builds up the team. Can motivate their team to perform
• Ability to accurately observe & report conditions & issues to their supervisor

Skills

Abrasive blasting

Water blasting

Injection grouting

Coatings

Holiday/adhesion testing

Leadership

Communication with Foreman/Supervisor

Team motivation

Safety compliance

Project planning input

3+ years coating experience

Tools

Pump systems

Spray equipment

Job description

Garney is seeking a Senior Coating Technician to manage daily field tasks and mentor technicians on site. You will identify when to perform abrasive blasting, water blasting, injection grouting, coatings, and adhesion testing, coordinating with foremen and superintendents.

The role requires at least 3 years of high-performance coating experience, leadership, and effective communication. A strong safety mindset and teamwork are essential, with competitive benefits and growth potential.