Paint/Fireproof Lead

Central Gulf Industrial Alliance; Baytown (TX); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K plan with company match

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

AD&D

Flexible spending account

Disability coverage

Paid time off

Flexible work schedule

Job summary

Brown & Root Industrial Services seeks a Leadman to guide craft workers, support the Foreman, and perform journeyman painting duties on site. You will oversee preparations, mixing of coatings, and application to heavy equipment, buildings, and structures.

Responsibilities include surface protection, material estimation, and ensuring safety and quality standards. The role requires reading work orders, using scaffolding, and coordinating with supervisors on progress.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of painting application techniques and safety rules.
• Ability to plan work, select proper tools, and work to precise standards.
• Ability to read plans and drawings to visualize tasks.
• Decision making based on measurable criteria and job specs.

Responsibilities

• Cover surfaces with drop cloths and masking to protect areas.
• Select and mix coatings to achieve desired color and finish.
• Prepare surfaces, fill cracks, and seal joints as needed.
• Use blasting and sanding equipment to remove rust and old paint.
• Apply primers and finishes to structures, equipment, or surfaces.
• Estimate material quantities and job costs from orders.

Skills

Apply shop mathematics

Plan work and tools

Visualize plans & drawings

Make decisions by measurement

Work at heights

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Caulking guns

Putty knives

Scaffolding / Ladders

Power tools

Job description

Leadman - Provides leadership, instruction, and guidance to other craft workers in work crew, providing assistance to Foreman, while working in the capacity of a journeyman.

Summary

Paint walls, equipment, buildings, bridges, and other structural surfaces, using brushes, rollers, and spray guns. May remove old paint to prepare surface prior to painting. May mix colors or oils to obtain desired color or consistency.

Responsibilities

• Cover surfaces with drop cloths or masking tape and paper to protect surfaces during painting.
• Selects and mixes coating additives to thin or promote drying and adhesion.
• Fill cracks, holes, and joints with caulk, putty, plaster, or other fillers, using caulking guns or putty knives.
• Uses high air-pressure sandblasting equipment, chemical application, chipping hammer, power tools and other abrasives to remove rust, grease, dirt, concrete, and old paint prior to paint application.
• Apply primers or sealers to prepare surfaces, such as bare wood, metal, piping, fixtures, structures and equipment for finish coats.
• Selects paint according to company color scheme and specifications.
• Apply paint, stain, varnish, enamel, and other finishes to heavy equipment, buildings, bridges, and/or other structures, using brushes, spray guns, sandblasting equipment, or rollers. May use epoxy, latex or enamel coatings.
• Calculate amounts of required materials and estimate costs, based on surface measurements and/or work orders.
• Read work orders or receive instructions from supervisors or homeowners in order to determine work requirements.
• Disassembles paint and sandblasting equipment and cleans equipment, using solvent, wire brushes, and dry cloth.
• Erect scaffolding and swing gates, or set up ladders, to work above ground level.
• Remove fixtures such as pictures, door knobs, lamps, and electric switch covers prior to painting.
• Wash and treat surfaces with oil, turpentine, mildew remover, or other preparations, and sand rough spots to ensure that finishes will adhere properly.
• Mix and match colors of paint, stain, or varnish with oil and thinning and drying additives in order to obtain desired colors and consistencies
• Respiratory protection is common and required in many applications.
• Responsible for observing and complying with all safety and project rules. Performs other duties as required.

Requirements

• Has knowledge of application techniques.
• Work within precise limits or standards of accuracy.
• Apply shop mathematics to solve problems.
• Plan work and select proper tools.
• Compare and see differences in the size, shape and form of lines, figures and objects.
• Visualize objects in three dimensions from plans and drawings.
• Make decisions based on measurable criteria.
• Work at heights without fear.

Qualifications

May require a high school diploma or its equivalent with previous years of experience in the field or in a related area. Has knowledge of commonly-used concepts, practices, and procedures within a particular field. Relies on instructions and pre-established guidelines to perform the functions of the job. Works under immediate supervision. Primary job functions do not typically require exercising independent judgment. Typically reports to a supervisor or manager.

Physical Requirements

• 1. Strength:
  • a. Standing 70% Walking 20% Sitting 10%
  • b. Lifting 40 lb.
  • Carrying 40 lb.
  • Pushing NP
  • Pulling NP
• 2. Climbing F
  • Balancing F
• 3. Stooping F
  • Kneeling O
  • Crouching F
  • Crawling O
  • Reaching C
  • Handling C
  • Fingering C

Explanation of Symbols

NP Not Present

O Occasionally (0-33%)

F Frequently (34-66%)

C Constantly (67-100%)

Brown & Root Industrial Services is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national origin, veteran status, genetic information, union status and/or beliefs, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.

Benefits

Brown and Root offers a selection of competitive lifestyle benefits which include a 401K plan with company match, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, AD&D, flexible spending account, disability, paid time off, and flexible work schedule. We support career advancement through professional training and development.

Job Requirements

• Has knowledge of application techniques.
• Work within precise limits or standards of accuracy.
• Apply shop mathematics to solve problems.
• Plan work and select proper tools.
• Compare and see differences in the size, shape and form of lines, figures and objects.
• Visualize objects in three dimensions from plans and drawings.
• Make decisions based on measurable criteria.
• Work at heights without fear.

Qualifications

May require a high school diploma or its equivalent with previous years of experience in the field or in a related area. Has knowledge of commonly-used concepts, practices, and procedures within a particular field. Relies on instructions and pre-established guidelines to perform the functions of the job. Works under immediate supervision. Primary job functions do not typically require exercising independent judgment. Typically reports to a supervisor or manager.

Physical Requirements

• 1. Strength:
  • a. Standing 70% Walking 20% Sitting 10%
  • b. Lifting 40 lb.
  • Carrying 40 lb.
  • Pushing NP
  • Pulling NP
• 2. Climbing F
  • Balancing F
• 3. Stooping F
  • Kneeling O
  • Crouching F
  • Crawling O
  • Reaching C
  • Handling C
  • Fingering C

Explanation of Symbols

NP Not Present

O Occasionally (0-33%)

F Frequently (34-66%)

C Constantly (67-100%)

Brown & Root Industrial Services is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national origin, veteran status, genetic information, union status and/or beliefs, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.

Benefits

Brown and Root offers a selection of competitive lifestyle benefits which include a 401K plan with company match, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, AD&D, flexible spending account, disability, paid time off, and flexible work schedule. We support career advancement through professional training and development.