Marine Coating Supervisor

Mural Industrial; Cleveland (OH); On-site; USD 41,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Mural Industrial seeks a Marine Coatings Supervisor in Cleveland, OH to lead a blasting and painting crew and perform hands-on tasks. Strong NACE certification and Spanish language skills are highly preferred for this diverse crew.

Responsibilities include supervising job sites, operating blast and paint equipment, applying coatings, and ensuring quality readings and safety compliance on schedule and budget.

Qualifications

• NACE certification strongly preferred (CIP Level 1 or higher).
• Proficiency in abrasive blasting, airless and HVLP painting, and knowledge of environmental precautions and applicable regulations.

Responsibilities

• Supervise subcontract and shipyard employees on painting and blasting tasks.
• Operate sandblasting equipment to clean and prepare hulls and tanks.
• Prepare, apply, and finish coatings using conventional and spray equipment.
• Perform and document coating tests and readings (DFT, WFT, humidity, salts, anchor profile, dew point).
• Maintain blasting and painting equipment and stock for operations.

Skills

Leadership

Bilingual Spanish

Abrasive blasting

Airless painting

Education

NACE CIP Level 1

Tools

Sandblasting equipment

Airless spray

HVLP spray

Job description

Marine Coatings Supervisor | Cleveland, OH | $30 - $35/hr | Direct HireMural Group is partnering with a Marine company and shipyard in Cleveland, Ohio to place a Marine Coatings Supervisor. This is a working supervisor role: you will lead a blasting and painting crew while also being hands-on with the work. NACE certification is strongly preferred. Bilingual Spanish is a significant advantage given the crew's composition.What You Will DoSupervise subcontract and shipyard employees on all painting and blasting assignments, reporting directly to the New Construction and Repair Manager on schedule and budget.Operate sandblasting equipment to clean and remove corrosion; blast coatings off hulls and tanks to prepare steel for painting.Prepare, tape, brush, roll, and spray surfaces using conventional and airless spray equipment.Mix coatings, prep surfaces on tanks, shipboard piping, and interior and exterior areas.Perform and document DFT, WFT, humidity, soluble salts, anchor profile, and dew point readings.Maintain blasting and painting equipment including hoses, pumps, pressure tanks, spray guns, and tips.Develop materials and stock needs for paint operations; evaluate applicant skills when hiring for the crew.What You BringNACE certification strongly preferred (CIP Level 1 or higher).Proficiency in abrasive blasting, airless and HVLP painting, and knowledge of environmental precautions and applicable regulations.Thorough knowledge of coating application and surface preparation on various surfaces and spray equipment types.Strong leadership ability; comfortable leading a blasting and painting crew with minimal supervision.Marine experience preferred but not required.Bilingual Spanish strongly preferred.You should be proficient in:Rigging & Load HandlingWorkplace Safety & EHS ManagementLockout/Tagout (LOTO)