Offshore Blaster/Painter

Shelby American, Inc.; Houma (LA); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking skilled professionals to join their offshore team in the Gulf of America. This role involves performing essential blasting and painting functions while adhering to strict quality assurance standards. Successful candidates will operate specialized equipment, ensure safety protocols are followed, and maintain a clean work environment. With a focus on quality and efficiency, this position offers a dynamic work atmosphere where your skills will directly contribute to the success of various projects. If you are ready to take on this exciting challenge in a rewarding environment, we encourage you to apply.

Benefits

Earned Wage Access

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k) with Company Match

Paid Holidays

Paid Vacation

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in blasting and painting required.
• Must pass pre-employment physical, drug screen, and background checks.

Responsibilities

• Operate painting and blasting equipment safely and efficiently.
• Inspect and maintain equipment for quality and safety.

Skills

Blasting and Painting

Equipment Operation

Safety Procedures

Visual Inspection

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Pressure Paint Guns

Sandblasting Hoses and Nozzles

Wet Mill Paint Gauges

Air Pressure Compressors

Protective Blasting Hoods

Breathing Respirators

Job description

Description

Main Purpose:

To perform all painting and sandblasting job functions per contract/job specifications and quality assurance requirements/blasting and painting procedures and established ISO-QA/QC program standards. This position is located Offshore in the Gulf of America, formerly known as the Gulf of Mexico.

Essential Functions:

• Operate painting and blasting equipment (pressure paint guns, pressure blasting nozzles/hoses, industrial air compressors, etc.) safely and efficiently.
• Operate power tools, cleaning and brush painting.
• Clean and maintain all related painting and blasting equipment, including safety equipment (blasting hoods, air hoses, respirators, etc.).
• Apply primer and paint coatings as required in a manner that will ensure quality and unnecessary waste.
• Inspect, start, and maintain equipment that delivers blast and regulates pressures that produce a safe and efficient environment.
• Determine paint flow, viscosity, and coating quality by performing a visual inspection or viscometers.
• Weigh or measure chemicals, coating, or paints before adding them to machines.
• Appropriately dispose of hazardous waste.
• Perform other related job duties as assigned, which may include rigging.
• Pulls trigger and direct spray onto the work surface to apply prime or finish coat.
• Follow company specifications and procedures.
• Uses a respirator hood to paint structures, pipes, and valves.
• Uses a spray gun to paint all structures, pipes, and valves.
• Uses a blast hose to blast structures, pipes, and valves.
• Blast beams, angle iron, shuts, valves, and pipe to prepare items for painting.
• Spray primer coat, intermediate coat, and final coat.
• Wear a protective hood when blasting structures and pipes.
• Wear a respirator when painting structures and pipes.
• Follow MSDS on safety equipment.
• Protect against fumes and discoloration of the product.

Benefits Offered:

• Earned Wage Access
• Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• 401(k) with Company Match
• Paid Holidays
• Paid Vacation
• Life Insurance
• Disability Insurance
• Safety Awards
• Company Store
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Physical Requirements:

• Standing: This is an essential job function/physical requirement.
• Walking: This is an essential job function/physical requirement.
• Turning: twisting, bending, and stooping- These physical requirements are essential job functions.
• Pushing and Pulling: These physical requirements are essential job functions.
• Reaching, forward, and overhead are essential job functions/physical requirements.
• Climbing: This is an essential job function/physical requirement.
• Balancing, fingering, feeling, talking, hearing, and seeing are all considered regular physical duties/requirements and would be needed/required to work in this industrial environment safely and efficiently.
• Lifting: employees must lift 25 pounds and occasionally 50-75 pounds.

Job Requirements:

• 2+ years of experience blasting/painting
• Must be able to pass pre-employment physical and drug screen.
• Must be able to pass background checks to company policy.
• TWIC card

Desirable Experience, Education, and Training:

• High school diploma or GED.

Tools, Equipment, and Technology:

Individuals must know and use pressure paint guns, sandblasting hoses and nozzles, wet mill paint gauges, paint pots, air pressure compressors, protective blasting hoods, and breathing respirators.

Environmental Conditions:

80 to 90% of the work activities are performed outdoors. Individuals will be required to work in changes of temperature, hot, cold, humid, wet, and dry conditions, dust, mud, etc. They will also be exposed to paint thinner and paint fumes.