Offshore Blaster/Painter — Coatings Specialist

Bilfinger; Broussard (LA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Bilfinger is seeking an on-site abrasive/UHP blast and coatings technician in the Broussard, LA area. The role involves blasting and painting decks, piping, and structures offshore, with a focus on coatings applications, surface prep, and safety compliance.

Strong teamwork and customer communication are essential as you support projects across the process industries. Candidates should be willing to work in remote locations for extended periods and meet offshore safety expectations.

Qualifications

• Legally authorized to work in the United States.
• Willing and able to obtain a TWIC in the future if required.
• Experience with offshore abrasive/UHP blast and coatings on decks, piping, structural steel, vessels, tanks.
• Familiar with operating safety procedures for spray units and pumps.
• Familiar with cable rigging systems and safety procedures.
• Strong team and customer service skills.
• Basic offshore safety knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Abrasive/UHP blast and paint/coatings to decks, piping, structural steel, vessels, tanks (internal/external).
• Demonstrate working knowledge of coatings applications and surface prep methods.
• Exemplify working knowledge of cable rigging systems, and spiders.
• Operate various power tools in accordance with company safety policies.
• Prepare, operate and inspect blast pots and spray pots and pumps.
• Ensure enough onsite material is staged for the day’s operation.
• Understand and adhere to company safety policies and procedures.
• Adjust to work-related demands.
• Demonstrate willingness for continuous self-improvement.
• Demonstrate conscientiousness and dependability to produce quality results.
• Recognize company goals and maintain safety culture.
• Correspond and verbally communicate in a professional manner with customers.
• Other related duties may be assigned.

Skills

Teamwork

Customer service

Safety mindset

Communication

Tools

Coatings knowledge

Surface prep methods

Cable rigging systems knowledge

Spray equipment operation

Job description

Bilfinger is seeking an on-site abrasive/UHP blast and coatings technician in the Broussard, LA area. The role involves blasting and painting decks, piping, and structures offshore, with a focus on coatings applications, surface prep, and safety compliance.

Strong teamwork and customer communication are essential as you support projects across the process industries. Candidates should be willing to work in remote locations for extended periods and meet offshore safety expectations.