Description

Main Purpose:

To perform all painting and sandblasting helper job functions per contract / job specifications and quality assurance requirements / blasting and painting procedures and established International Organization for Standardization (ISO) and Quality Assurance (QA) / Quality Control (QC) program standards. This position is located Offshore in the Gulf of America, formerly known as the Gulf of Mexico.

Essential Functions:

Operate painting and blasting equipment (pressure paint guns, pressure blasting nozzles/hoses, industrial air compressors etc.) safely and efficiently
Power tool cleaning and brush painting
Clean and maintain all related painting and blasting equipment, including safety equipment (blasting hoods, air hoses, respirators etc.)
Apply primer and paint coatings as required in a manner that will ensure quality and unnecessary waste
Inspect, start and maintain equipment that delivers blast and regulates pressures that produce a safe and efficient environment
Determine paint flow, viscosity and coating quality by performing a visual inspection or viscometers
Weigh or measure chemicals, coating or paints before adding them to machines
Dispose of hazardous waste appropriately
Perform other related job duties as assigned, which may include rigging
Pull trigger and direct spray onto the work surface to apply prime or finish coat
Follow company specifications and procedures
Use a respirator hood to paint structures, pipes and valves
Use a spray gun to paint all structures, pipes and valves
Use a blast hose to blast structures, pipes and valves
Blast beams, angle iron, shuts, valves and pipe to prepare items for painting
Spray primer coat, intermediate coat and final coat
Wear a protective hood when blasting structures and pipes
Wear a respirator when painting structures and pipes
Follow MSDS on safety equipment
Protect against fumes and discoloration of the product
Perform other duties assigned by supervisor

Benefits Offered:

Earned Wage Access
Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
401(k) with Company Match
Paid Holidays
Paid Vacation
Life Insurance
Disability Insurance
Safety Awards
Company Store
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Requirements

Physical Requirements:

Standing, sitting, walking, stooping, kneeling, climbing, talking, hearing and seeing
Turning, twisting and bending
Pushing, pulling and reaching
Must be able to lift and /or move 25 pounds and occasionally 50-75 pounds

Job Requirements:

2+ years of experience blasting / painting
Must be able to pass pre-employment physical and drug screen
Must be able to pass background checks to company policy
Valid TWIC card

Desirable Experience, Education, and Training:

Highschool diploma or GED

Tools, Equipment, and Technology:

Individuals must know and use pressure paint guns, sandblasting hoses and nozzles, wet mill paint gauges, paint pots, air pressure compressors, protective blasting hoods and breathing respirators.

Environmental Conditions:

80% to 90% of the work activities are performed outdoors. Individuals will be required to work in changes of temperature, hot, cold, humid, wet, and dry conditions, dust, mud etc. They will also be exposed to paint thinner and paint fumes.

Gulf Island will not sponsor applications for work visas. Additionally, applicants for employment with Gulf Island must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. Accordingly, Gulf Island will not consider applications from candidates who require the company to sponsor a work visa and who are not currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.

Gulf island is not accepting unsolicited candidates from search firms for posted employment opportunities. Please no phone calls or emails. All resumes submitted by search firms to Gulf Island employees via email, the internet, or any other form and/or method without a valid written search agreement in place for the position will be deemed the sole property of Gulf Island. No recruiting placement fee will be paid in the event Gulf Island hires the candidate due to the referral or through other means.