PPM Industrial Coatings Specialist (COL) 6.9

MOR PPM, Inc.; Lakeland (FL); On-site; USD 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

MOR PPM Inc. is seeking an industrial coatings specialist in Lakeland, FL for journey-level heavy coating work across energized electrical substation environments.

You will apply coatings using brush, roller, air and spray systems, and prepare surfaces per specifications. Experience with sandblast and high pressure equipment is required, along with a valid Florida driver’s license and strict adherence to environmental and safety standards.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 2 years as industrial painter or 3 years journey-level painting.
• Equivalent mix of education, training and experience.
• Must have a valid Florida driver's license.

Responsibilities

• Prepare metal surfaces per coating specs.
• Perform painting using brush, roller, air or airless spray systems.
• Operate sandblast, high pressure water blast, steam cleaners, scrapers, and needle scalers.
• Apply coatings: paints, lacquers, varnishes, sealers, enamels, epoxies, silicones, polyurethanes.
• Adhere to VOC regs, dust control and hazardous waste rules.
• Possibly work overtime for department efficiency.
• Recognize this position as mission critical.

Skills

Coatings application

Environmental compliance

Attention to detail

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Sandblast equipment

High pressure water blast equipment

Steam cleaners

Scrapers

Air driven needle scalers

Bonding coat application

Job description

About Us

We are a leading industrial mechanical, electrical, and civil construction services provider for the fossil and nuclear power, pulp and paper, chemical, mining, and general manufacturing industries. We provide a full range of industrial facilities maintenance and process maintenance services.

Job Summary

MOR PPM Inc. is looking for an industrial coatings specialist in Lakeland, FL. This is journey level heavy industrial coating work. Work involves responsibility for the performance of skilled coating tasks in the application of paint to a variety of surfaces with brush, roller, air or airless spray systems.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Prepares metal surfaces per required coating specifications
• In Energy Delivery Substations Operations, this is a working foreman position, with the work being performed in Electrical Substations and in subdivisions around and on energized equipment- i.e., transformers, voltage regulators, oil circuit breakers, control buildings, etc.
• This preparation will require the knowledge and use of, but not limited to, the following equipment: sandblast equipment, high pressure water blast equipment, steam cleaners, scrapers and air driven needle scalers.
• Scrapers and primes various surfaces, applies bonding coat to masonry surfaces, patches and caulks cracks.
• Applies paints, lacquers, varnishes, sealers, alkyd enamels, epoxies, silicones and polyurethanes coatings.
• Pays attention to V.O.C. regulations, fugitive dust and all environmental restraints dealing with hazardous waste generation.
• May be required to work overtime or alternate hours as necessary for the efficient operation of the department.
• Position is Mission Critical.

Qualifications

• High school diploma from an accredited school or its equivalent.
• Two (2) years of experience as an industrial painter or three (3) years of experience in journey level painting.
• An equivalent combination of education, training and experience which provide the necessary knowledge, skills and abilities and other competencies necessary for success in the target position.
• Must possess and maintain a valid state of Florida driver's license.

Physical Demands

• Must be able to complete hiring paperwork electronically through DocuSign
• May be required to lift and carry items weighing up to 50 pounds
• Must posses enough strength and stamina to perform the technical duties and essential functions as identified above
• Must be able to move in and around confined spaces and uneven areas
• Must have full range of motion consistent with age
• Must be able to climb and maintain balance ladders
• Must be able to adequately hear and respond to voice commands and alerts from other employees, alarms and other job-related noises
• Visual acuity, depth perception and color discrimination consistent with that required to work at heights and on uneven surfaces
• Safety/Steel toe shoes are required.

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