Senior Coating Technician

Garney Construction; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free medical, prescription, dental, & 

Vision plans

Virtual doctor visits

Stock shares from day one

401(k) with match

Paid time off

8 paid holidays

HSA with contributions

Life insurance

Counseling services

Legal and financial consultations

Employee discount

Job summary

Garney Construction seeks a Senior Coating Technician to lead field coating operations on jobsites. You will perform abrasive blasting, apply coatings, run tests, and mentor junior crews, working with the foreman and superintendent to keep projects on schedule.

You will train technicians in safety, equipment use, and testing procedures, while ensuring quality workmanship and adherence to specs. This role is on-site and may require travel as needed.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years in high-performance coating applications.
• Trains others in abrasive blast, water blast, coatings, and testing.
• Competent Person Trained: confined space, fall protection, silica, scaffolding.

Responsibilities

• Identify where and when to perform abrasive blasting, water blasting, injection grouting, coatings, holiday test, and adhesion test.
• Lead and coach team during STAC meetings.
• Communicate effectively with Foreman & Superintendent and lead a team of laborers and technicians when required.
• Assess conditions and issues; determine corrective actions; motivate the team to perform.
• Accurately observe and report conditions and issues to supervisors.

Skills

Coating application experience

Team leadership

Training others

Safety compliance

Equipment operation

Tools

Pump systems

Spray equipment

Job description

Senior Coating Technician position is available at Garney. In this position, you will be accountable for all daily field tasks. Your role involves independently performing all activities essential to day-to-day operations without supervision. Additionally, you will be responsible for training and mentoring technicians and laborers.

WHAT YOU WILL BE DOING

• Ability to identify where & when to perform abrasive blasting, water blasting, injection grouting, coatings, holiday test, and adhesion test
• Consistently leads & coaches others on STAC meetings
• Ability to communicate effectively with the Foreman & Superintendent
• Ability to lead a team of laborers & technicians when required
• Ability to assess conditions & issues and determine suitable corrective action
• A positive attitude builds up the team. Can motivate their team to perform
• Ability to accurately observe & report conditions & issues to their supervisor

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR

• Trains others to Abrasive Blast, water blast, injection grouting, apply coatings, and perform holiday/adhesion testing
• Competent Person Trained: Confined space, fall protection, silica, and scaffolding
• Ability to operate & maintain pump systems and spray equipment
• Ability to safely drive a pickup truck with a trailer attached
• Can evaluate defective or damaged equipment and take corrective action
• Engages in, and provides input to project planning meetings with Superintendent
• Minimum of 3 years in high-performance coating application(s)

LET'S TALK THE PERKS!

• Free medical, prescription, dental, and vision plans ($0 premiums)
• Virtual doctor visits with no co-pay
• Shares of company stock at no cost starting your first day
• 401(k) plan with a 3.5% match
• Student loan resources
• Weekly paychecks
• Paid time off
• 8 paid holidays
• Health Savings Account (HSA) with a lump sum and matching contributions
• Free life insurance and disability policy
• Free access to healthcare coordinators
• Counseling sessions with mental health professionals at no cost
• Access to consultations with legal and financial professionals at no cost
• Free programs assisting with weight loss, maternity health, prescriptions for chronic conditions, and more
• 50% employee discount in the Garney apparel store

Enid, OK

Garney Construction and its subsidiaries are committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and it is our policy to provide equal opportunity to all people without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, marital status, veteran status, age, disability, pregnancy, genetic information, citizenship status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other legally protected category. Garney Construction is a background screening, drug-free workplace.