Spray Painter - Petrochemical Oil & Gas Industry

InvisionHR; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

InvisionHR is assisting a leader in the engineering and construction industry to identify skilled Industrial Spray Painters for current and future bulk fuel storage projects in South Africa. The role focuses on applying coating systems to specifications on tanks, piping and steel structures where coating quality is critical for corrosion protection.

Successful candidates will work in high-risk industrial environments, travel when required, and adhere to safety and permit-to-work procedures while

Qualifications

• At least 2 years of industrial spray painting experience on structures and pipes.
• Knowledge of epoxy, zinc-rich and polyurethane coating systems.
• Knowledge of coating specifications, DFT requirements and the use of DFT/WFT gauges.
• Valid Working at Heights and Confined Space Entry training certificates.
• Experience working under permit-to-work systems.

Responsibilities

• Apply coatings using airless or conventional spray equipment, or manual techniques where required.
• Use the correct application techniques for epoxy, zinc-rich and polyurethane coatings.
• Mix and manage paint according to the manufacturer's requirements.
• Prepare surfaces before painting (cleaning, sanding and masking).
• Check environmental conditions (humidity, dew point, steel temperature) before coating.
• Ensure coatings meet specified wet and dry film thickness and finish.
• Identify and correct defects such as overspray, runs and thin spots, and carry out touch-ups and repaints.
• Clean and maintain spray painting equipment.
• Follow work orders, coating specifications and the Quality Control Plan (QCP).
• Wear PPE and follow confined space, working at heights and permit-to-work procedures.
• Coordinate with blasters, scaffolders, QA/QC and supervisors to meet project deadlines.

Skills

Spray painting technique

Safety compliance

Quality control mindset

Education

Painter certification / Red Seal in Industrial Spray Painting

Tools

Epoxy coating systems

Zinc-rich coatings

Polyurethane coatings

DFT/WFT gauges

Job description

Our client, a leader in the engineering and construction industry specialising in bulk fuel storage, is building a talent pool of qualified and experienced Industrial Spray Painters for current and future construction, maintenance and shutdown projects.

We are looking for quality-driven coating professionals with experience in high-risk industrial environments, who can apply coating systems to specification on bulk fuel tanks, piping and steel structures, where coating quality is critical for corrosion protection.

Successful candidates may be considered for opportunities across all nine South African provinces, as well as Namibia. Willingness to travel and work away from home when required is essential.

Key Responsibilities:

• Apply coatings using airless or conventional spray equipment, or manual techniques where required.
• Use the correct application techniques for epoxy, zinc-rich and polyurethane coatings.
• Mix and manage paint according to the manufacturer's requirements.
• Prepare surfaces before painting (cleaning, sanding and masking), including stripe coating of edges, welds and corners.
• Check environmental conditions (humidity, dew point, steel temperature) before coating.
• Make sure coatings meet the required wet and dry film thickness (WFT/DFT) and finish.
• Identify and correct defects such as overspray, runs and thin spots, and carry out touch-ups and repaints.
• Clean and maintain spray painting equipment.
• Follow work orders, coating specifications and the Quality Control Plan (QCP).
• Wear the correct PPE and follow confined space, working at heights and permit-to-work procedures.
• Coordinate with blasters, scaffolders, QA/QC and supervisors to meet project deadlines.

Minimum Requirements:

• Train the Painter certification, Red Seal in Industrial Spray Painting, or a similar recognised qualification.
• At least 2 years' experience as an industrial spray painter on structures and pipes.
• Knowledge of epoxy, zinc-rich and polyurethane coating systems.
• Knowledge of coating specifications, DFT requirements and the use of DFT/WFT gauges.
• Valid Working at Heights and Confined Space Entry training certificates.
• Experience working under permit-to-work systems.
• Valid driver's licence and willingness to travel.

Advantageous Experience:

• Petrochemical, refinery, fuel terminal or bulk fuel storage projects.
• Internal and external tank coating.
• Guiding or mentoring junior painters and brushhands.

Please Note:

This role forms part of an ongoing talent pool initiative for current and future projects. Opportunities can vary in location, duration and employment type, depending on project requirements.

Whether you are actively looking or open to future opportunities, we would love to hear from you!