Painter - Outage

Energy Northwest; Richland (WA); On-site; USD 56,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Energy Northwest is seeking a Painter for an outage in Richland, WA. This temporary, on-site role supports a biennial refueling outage, applying various coatings and preparing surfaces per industry standards.

The job requires a high school diploma plus a 3-year apprenticeship or equivalent experience, respirator qualification, and the ability to lift up to 50 pounds. Responsibilities include coating application by multiple methods, surface preparation, and operating related equipment while

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent plus a 3-year apprenticeship or equivalent painting experience.
• Must be respirator qualified and able to work safely with painting equipment.
• Must be physically capable of climbing stairs/ladders and lifting up to 50 lb.

Responsibilities

• Apply coatings (epoxies, alkyds, waterborne, acrylics, urethane, zinc, etc.) using brush, roller, spray, or other methods.
• Prepare metal surfaces per procedures and SSPC specs and perform surface prep tasks.
• Maintain and operate painting-related equipment and follow plant procedures and Coatings Program requirements.

Skills

Respirator qualified

Heavy lifting

Safety conscious

Education

High school diploma + 3-year apprenticeship

Job description

Painter - OutageThis website stores cookies on your computer. These cookies are used to collect information about how you interact with our website. We use this information in order to improve and customize your browsing experience and for analytics about our visitors both on this website. To find out more, see our ****Privacy Policy****.# Careers## Painter - OutageApply: Richland, WA: Full time: Posted Yesterday: REQ26\\_338**Posting closes at 11:59 PM the day before the listed end date.** **Due to the nature of the work, the selected applicant must be able to work onsite in Richland, WA.** Work with great people earning great money while contributing to clean energy.Join the Energy Northwest team as we complete our 28th refueling outage at Columbia Generating Station.**GENERAL SUMMARY** This is a temporary position supporting the plant’s biennial refueling outage. Applies all industrial paint/coating applications, except Class 1 Nuclear Safety Related coatings. Performs all surface preparation applicable to applying paint/coating. Performs other tasks applicable to the painting/coating industry. **PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES** * Applies various coatings, including epoxies, alkyds, waterborne, acrylics, urethane, zinc, but not limited to these coatings. These will be applied by any/all methods/techniques to the application of paint/coatings, e.g., brush, roller, conventional* spray, airless spray, self level equipment, squeegee, trowel rake and masking.* Prepares metal surfaces for painting in accordance with standard procedures such as/including with Steel Structures Painting Council specifications. SP 1 Solvent cleaning, SP 2 Hand preparation, SP 3 Powertool cleaning, SP 6 Commercial sandblasting, and SP 10 Near White sandblasting, prepares concrete in accordance with Plan Procedure 10.2.14.* Maintain and operates all associated equipment including spray paint, sandblasting, powertools, ventilation and preparation.* Understand the use of Plant Procedure 10.2.14 and referenced documents as required for the job site.* Performs painting an preparation tasks as instructed in the station’s Coating manual and meets the requirements for training in the Coatings Program Qualification Directory.* Performs all other required tasks.**REQUIRED EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE** Graduation from high school or equivalent, plus graduation from an approved three (3) year apprenticeship program or equivalent experience and/or demonstrated ability in the industrial painting industry. Must be trained and be able to work in a safe and proper manner in the operation of sandblast, conventional spray and airless paint equipment; must be proficient in the use of all hand held painting tools. Must be physically capable of extensive climbing of steps and ladders, and moderate to heavy lifting up to 50 pounds. Must be respirator qualified (essential for hire and maintaining position). Must obtain and maintain qualification and any and all future reasonable, job related qualifications in order to retain the position. Must be able to work in and perform in a productive manner. Must possess and maintain a valid Washington driver’s license. This is a bargaining unit position and the hourly pay rate is: $49.57Pay In Lieu of Benefits Amount:$0.75 Energy Northwest does not provide employment visa sponsorship. Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of hire and throughout employment.