Marine Coatings Supervisor

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

Job summary

Mural Group in Cleveland, OH is seeking a Marine Coatings Supervisor to lead a blasting and painting crew while staying hands-on with the work. NACE certification is strongly preferred, and bilingual Spanish is a significant advantage given the crew's composition.

Responsibilities include supervising subcontract and shipyard crews on painting and blasting, operating sandblasting equipment, and managing coating applications on hulls, tanks, and piping to maintain quality and schedule.

Qualifications

• NACE CIP Level 1 certification or higher preferred.
• Proficiency in abrasive blasting, airless and HVLP painting.
• Knowledge of environmental precautions and applicable regulations.
• Thorough knowledge of coating application and surface preparation on various surfaces and spray equipment.
• Strong leadership ability to supervise a blasting and painting crew.
• Marine experience preferred.
• Bilingual Spanish strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Supervise subcontract and shipyard employees on painting and blasting assignments; report 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.

Skills

NACE CIP Level 1+

Abrasive blasting

Airless & HVLP painting

Coating application & surface prep

Environmental regulations knowledge

Leadership / supervision

Bilingual Spanish

Marine experience

Job description

Marine Coatings Supervisor | Cleveland, OH | $30 - $35/hr | Direct Hire

Mural 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 Do

• Supervise 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 Bring

• 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.

• 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.