Senior Coating Technician

Garney Construction; Suffolk (VA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical plans

Weekly pay

Stock shares

401(k) match

Paid time off

HSA with contributions

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Counseling services

Employee discounts

Job summary

Garney Construction is seeking a Senior Coating Technician in Virginia to own daily field tasks and mentor technicians. You will identify when to perform abrasive blasting, coatings, and tests, lead a crew, and coordinate with the Foreman and Superintendent to keep projects on track.

You will train others in blasting, coatings, and testing, ensure safety, operate pump systems and spray equipment, and travel to job sites with a trailer. This role offers growth and competitive benefits.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years in high-performance coating applications.
• Trains others to abrasive blast, water blast, injection grouting, coatings, and testing.
• Competent Person Trained: confined space, fall protection, silica, scaffolding.
• Ability to operate and maintain pump systems and spray equipment.
• Safely drive a pickup with trailer attached.

Responsibilities

• Identify when to perform abrasive blasting, water blasting, coatings, and testing.
• Lead and coach team during field operations and STAC meetings.
• Communicate effectively with Foreman and Superintendent.
• Lead a team of laborers and technicians as needed.
• Assess conditions and determine corrective actions.
• Maintain positive attitude and motivate the team.
• Observe and report conditions to supervisor.

Skills

Team leadership

Coating application

Equipment operation

Training others

Communication

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.