Lead Marine Painter / Paint Inspector

Your tasks

Job Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise Marine Painters and Painter Helpers in painting, coating, and surface preparation activities.
• Plan, coordinate, and monitor daily work assignments to ensure service work orders are completed safely, efficiently, and on schedule.
• Perform and oversee abrasive blasting, sanding, scuffing, priming, sealing, and painting of marine vessels, equipment, and structures.
• Inspect surface preparation and coating applications to ensure compliance with project specifications, quality standards, and manufacturer requirements.
• Conduct paint inspections and document coating conditions, deficiencies, and corrective actions, as required.
• Maintain accountability for paint shop inventories, including paints, coatings, abrasive, solvents, consumables, tools, and equipment.
• Determine material, equipment, and supply requirements necessary to support painting and preservation projects.
• Ensure proper handling, storage, and disposal of hazardous materials in accordance with Safety Data Sheets, environmental regulations, and company policies.
• Develop and support Job Safety Anaylses and ensure all personnel comply with applicable safety requirements and wear appropriate PPE.
• Train, mentor, and provide on the job instruction to personnel to enhance technical proficiency and workforce development.
• Coordinate with maintenance personnel, project managers, and customers to resolve technical issues and support operations.
• Maintain painting equipment, blasting systems, and associated tools in a safe and serviceable condition while promoting continuous improvement in paint shop operations.
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned that are consistent with the nature and level of the position.

Job Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise Marine Painters and Painter Helpers in painting, coating, and surface preparation activities.
• Plan, coordinate, and monitor daily work assignments to ensure service work orders are completed safely, efficiently, and on schedule.
• Perform and oversee abrasive blasting, sanding, scuffing, priming, sealing, and painting of marine vessels, equipment, and structures.
• Inspect surface preparation and coating applications to ensure compliance with project specifications, quality standards, and manufacturer requirements.
• Conduct paint inspections and document coating conditions, deficiencies, and corrective actions, as required.
• Maintain accountability for paint shop inventories, including paints, coatings, abrasive, solvents, consumables, tools, and equipment.
• Determine material, equipment, and supply requirements necessary to support painting and preservation projects.
• Ensure proper handling, storage, and disposal of hazardous materials in accordance with Safety Data Sheets, environmental regulations, and company policies.
• Develop and support Job Safety Anaylses and ensure all personnel comply with applicable safety requirements and wear appropriate PPE.
• Train, mentor, and provide on the job instruction to personnel to enhance technical proficiency and workforce development.
• Coordinate with maintenance personnel, project managers, and customers to resolve technical issues and support operations.
• Maintain painting equipment, blasting systems, and associated tools in a safe and serviceable condition while promoting continuous improvement in paint shop operations.
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned that are consistent with the nature and level of the position.

Requirements

Knowledge and Skills

• Working knowledge on the application of paint/surface coatings
• Knowledge of measuring surface area to provide accurate estimate of product needed for each job

• Ability to follow all safety requirements, policies, procedures and guidelines
• Ability to lead a team and create a positive work environment
• Knowledge of and ability to perform proper surface preparation by abrasive blasting and mechanical means
• Familiarity working with Safety Data Sheet (SDS) systems
• Knowledgeable working with hazardous material and its proper storage
• Additional knowledge/skills may be required by contract or assignment

Required Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum of five (5) years of experience in marine or industrial surface preparation, abrasive blasting, painting, or protective coatings.
• Minimum of two (2) years of supervisory or team lead experience.
• Demonstrated knowledge of marine coating systems, paint applications techniques, and surface preparation methods.
• Working knowledge of abrasive blasting equipment and coating application equipment.
• Familiarity with Safety Data Sheet systems and hazardous material handling requirements.
• Ability to estimate coating materials based on surface area calculations.
• Strong leadership, communication, organizational, and problem solving skills.
• Must be in possession of a valid passport and be able to travel internationally.
• Passport must be valid for a minimum of one (1) year or more at the time of hiring.
• Ability to obtain country-specific visas per the U.S. Department of State Foreign Clearance Guide.
• Ability to successfully pass contract medical requirements and maintain compliance throughout the duration of deployment.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain facility credentials/authorization.
• Employees must read, speak, and comprehend English to the extent that they can perform the contract requirements and comply with installation emergency procedures.Passport must be valid for a minimum of one (1) year or more at the time of hiring.Ability to obtain country-specific visas per the U.S. Department of State Foreign Clearance Guide.Ability to successfully pass contract medical requirements and maintain compliance throughout the duration of deployment.

Knowledge and Skills

• Working knowledge on the application of paint/surface coatings
• Knowledge of measuring surface area to provide accurate estimate of product needed for each job

• Ability to follow all safety requirements, policies, procedures and guidelines
• Ability to lead a team and create a positive work environment
• Knowledge of and ability to perform proper surface preparation by abrasive blasting and mechanical means
• Familiarity working with Safety Data Sheet (SDS) systems
• Knowledgeable working with hazardous material and its proper storage
• Additional knowledge/skills may be required by contract or assignment

Required Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum of five (5) years of experience in marine or industrial surface preparation, abrasive blasting, painting, or protective coatings.
• Minimum of two (2) years of supervisory or team lead experience.
• Demonstrated knowledge of marine coating systems, paint applications techniques, and surface preparation methods.
• Working knowledge of abrasive blasting equipment and coating application equipment.
• Familiarity with Safety Data Sheet systems and hazardous material handling requirements.
• Ability to estimate coating materials based on surface area calculations.
• Strong leadership, communication, organizational, and problem solving skills.
• Must be in possession of a valid passport and be able to travel internationally.
• Passport must be valid for a minimum of one (1) year or more at the time of hiring.
• Ability to obtain country-specific visas per the U.S. Department of State Foreign Clearance Guide.
• Ability to successfully pass contract medical requirements and maintain compliance throughout the duration of deployment.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain facility credentials/authorization.
• Employees must read, speak, and comprehend English to the extent that they can perform the contract requirements and comply with installation emergency procedures.Passport must be valid for a minimum of one (1) year or more at the time of hiring.Ability to obtain country-specific visas per the U.S. Department of State Foreign Clearance Guide.Ability to successfully pass contract medical requirements and maintain compliance throughout the duration of deployment.