Painter Blaster

Kiewit-Corporation-cba042a0; Ingleside (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Kiewit Corporation in Ingleside, TX is seeking an intermediate-level abrasive blasting and painting technician to set up and perform coating work on offshore platforms, drilling jackets/decks, and related equipment.

You will operate paint pots, sand pots, mixers, pressure washers and film gauges; assist scaffold building and read label instructions; must meet physical requirements and work overtime as needed. A strong focus on safety and teamwork is essential.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required or with related experience.
• Strong working knowledge and abilities for the role.
• Ability to understand, follow and transmit written and oral instructions.
• Proficient use of electrical, hand, power, layout and measuring tools.

Responsibilities

• Set up and carry out abrasive blasting and painting work as required.
• Paint and abrasive blast components for offshore platforms and related equipment.
• Operate paint pots, sand pots, mixers, pressure washers and film gauges.
• Assist in scaffold building and windbreak construction as needed.
• Read and understand labels on paint containers and equipment.

Skills

Reading labels

Safety awareness

Communication

Manual dexterity

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Electrical tools

Hand tools

Power tools

Layout tools

Measurement tools

Job description

Experience Level

Intermediate

Primary Responsibilities and Duties

• Set up and carry out all abrasive blasting and painting work as required.
• Paint and abrasive blast components for offshore platforms, drilling jackets/decks and oilfield or chemical plant equipment and structures.
• Operate various types of equipment: paint and sand pots, mixers, pressure washers, steam cleaners and wet and dry film gauges.
• Assist in scaffold building and building windbreaks as required.
• Read and understand labels on paint containers and equipment.

Qualifications

• May require a high school diploma or its equivalent with previous years of experience in the field or in a related area.
• Must possess strong working knowledge skills and abilities for position.
• Ability to understand, follow and transmit written and oral instructions and communicate effectively with management/supervision.
• Proficient in the safe and efficient use of electrical, hand tools, power tools and layout tools as well as measurement tools

Requirements

• Able to meet all physical requirements.
• Must have all required tools
• Expected to climb and work at heights and in confined spaces (may exceed 200 ft)
• Able to work outdoors in all weather conditions
• Able to work overtime, nights, and weekends as required by the workload
• Observe and comply with all safety and project rules. Performs other duties as required.

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status.

Few contractors can build what Kiewit builds, the way Kiewit builds it. We only hire the best — and our family mentality will drive you to continue to be the best.

There’s no limit to what you’ll work on at Kiewit. With contracts in different markets and geographic areas, Kiewit careers offer opportunities totackle new challenges all the time. Whether you’re building a facility that can turn water into power or a safer transportation network, you’re bound to make an impact in new and exciting ways.