Onboard Marine Painter & Vessel Maintenance

Callan Marine Ltd; Galveston (TX); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Callan Marine, Ltd. is seeking a Utility Painter to apply liquid coatings on marine equipment and vessels, primarily aboard a vessel. The role includes surface preparation, paint mixing, and applying coatings with spray equipment, while supporting vessel crew as needed.

Ideal candidates have 2+ years of painting experience in industrial or maritime settings, with willingness to travel and live aboard a dredge, and to follow safety and quality standards in a dynamic marine environment.

Qualifications

• Must have the ability to travel and work a 28 / 14 on and off hitch.
• Must be able to live aboard dredge.
• Must have a minimum of 2 years of experience as a painter, preferably industrial or maritime.
• Must have the ability to multi-task and be of help to fellow crew mates.
• Must be able to comply with our Drug & Alcohol testing procedures.
• Must be able to work safely with the highest standards of quality.
• Preferably, have a minimum of 3 years of experience working on a maritime vessel.

Responsibilities

• Cleaning, painting, and varnishing different surface types.
• Properly preparing surfaces for painting including power-washing and/or sanding.
• Selecting and mixing appropriate paints.
• Applying paint coatings using conventional or airless spray equipment.
• Maintaining all paint-related equipment and managing communications for paint inventory.
• Ensuring quality standards are met.
• Operating equipment such as hand tools and paint sprayers.
• Performing tasks like sandblasting and caulking.
• Maintaining a clean and safe work environment.
• Assisting in handling of ropes and cables in the dredge and boating process.
• Assisting in cleaning pumps/cutters, utilizing small hand tools.
• Assisting in all vessel housekeeping.
• Assisting in installation of pipelines over the water and onshore.
• Assisting in maintaining housekeeping on floating equipment and placement area site.
• Participating in all Safety and Environmental initiatives.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Painting

Surface prep

Spray painting

Safety compliance

Tool maintenance

Maritime experience

Teamwork

Tools

Paint sprayers

Power-washing equipment

Hand tools

Job description

Callan Marine, Ltd. is seeking a Utility Painter to apply liquid coatings on marine equipment and vessels, primarily aboard a vessel. The role includes surface preparation, paint mixing, and applying coatings with spray equipment, while supporting vessel crew as needed.

Ideal candidates have 2+ years of painting experience in industrial or maritime settings, with willingness to travel and live aboard a dredge, and to follow safety and quality standards in a dynamic marine environment.