Journeyman blaster painter

Job Description

Job Description

BHI Coatings

Journeyman Industrial Painter / Blaster

Job Type: Full-Time
Location: Houston, TX – Industrial Job Sites
Industry: Industrial Coatings, Corrosion Protection & Specialty Repairs
Position Level: Experienced / Journeyman

Position Summary

BHI Coatings is seeking an experienced and dependable Journeyman Industrial Painter / Blaster to join our field operations team. The ideal candidate will have extensive hands-on experience in industrial surface preparation, abrasive blasting, protective coating applications, and corrosion control.

This position requires a strong understanding of industrial coating systems, surface preparation standards, coating specifications, and safety procedures. The successful candidate must be capable of working independently or as part of a crew while maintaining high standards of workmanship, productivity, and safety.

Our projects serve the oil and gas, petrochemical, refinery, pipeline, power generation, and other heavy industrial industries.

Key Responsibilities

Surface Preparation & Abrasive Blasting

• Perform abrasive blasting using conventional and specialized blasting equipment.
• Prepare steel, concrete, and other substrates for industrial coating applications.
• Meet specified surface cleanliness and profile requirements in accordance with AMPP/SSPC/NACE standards.
• Perform mechanical surface preparation using grinders, needle guns, power tools, and other equipment.
• Properly mask, protect, and prepare equipment and surrounding areas before blasting or coating operations.
• Inspect and maintain blasting equipment, hoses, nozzles, compressors, and related tools.

Industrial Coating Applications

• Apply industrial coatings using airless spray equipment, conventional spray equipment, rollers, and brushes.
• Mix, prepare, and apply epoxy, polyurethane, and other protective coating systems according to manufacturer specifications.
• Follow coating specifications regarding surface preparation, mixing ratios, pot life, induction time, recoat windows, and curing requirements.
• Monitor coating thickness and application quality to achieve specified requirements.
• Identify and correct coating defects, including runs, sags, pinholes, holidays, and inadequate coverage.
• Assist with specialty coating, lining, and polymer repair applications as required.

Quality Control & Documentation

• Perform basic quality control checks, including surface profile, ambient conditions, and wet and dry film thickness measurements.
• Work with supervisors and coating inspectors to ensure compliance with project specifications.
• Maintain accurate documentation of daily work activities, material usage, and completed tasks.
• Identify and communicate potential coating failures, substrate defects, or other quality concerns.
• Maintain clean, organized, and properly functioning tools and equipment.

Safety & Job Site Responsibilities

• Follow all BHI Coatings safety policies, customer requirements, and applicable OSHA regulations.
• Properly use personal protective equipment, including respiratory protection, blast hoods, fall protection, and protective clothing.
• Participate in daily safety meetings, job safety analyses (JSAs), and pre-task planning.
• Follow applicable confined space entry, lockout/tagout, and hazardous material handling procedures.
• Maintain a safe and organized work environment.
• Assist crew leaders and supervisors in completing projects safely, efficiently, and on schedule.

Required Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of industrial painting and abrasive blasting experience preferred.
• Demonstrated journeyman-level proficiency in industrial surface preparation and protective coating applications.
• Experience working in refineries, petrochemical facilities, power plants, pipelines, or other industrial environments.
• Proficiency with abrasive blasting equipment, airless spray systems, and mechanical surface preparation tools.
• Knowledge of AMPP/SSPC surface preparation standards and industrial coating specifications.
• Ability to understand and follow technical data sheets, safety data sheets, and written work instructions.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision while maintaining quality and safety standards.
• Strong work ethic, reliability, attention to detail, and ability to work effectively with a crew.
• Willingness to work overtime, weekends, and travel to job sites as project schedules require.
• Ability to meet site-specific safety, access, and respiratory protection requirements.

Preferred Qualifications

• OSHA 10 or OSHA 30 certification.
• TWIC card.
• Previous refinery or petrochemical plant experience.
• Experience with high-performance epoxy coatings, tank linings, and specialty polymer systems.
• Familiarity with Belzona industrial repair and protective coating systems.
• Experience with coating inspection equipment, including DFT gauges, surface profile gauges, and environmental monitoring instruments.
• AMPP/SSPC/NACE training or certifications.
• Experience working on elevated structures, tanks, vessels, piping, and industrial equipment.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to stand, walk, climb, bend, kneel, and perform physical labor for extended periods.
• Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds as required.
• Ability to work outdoors and in industrial environments involving heat, humidity, noise, and dust.
• Ability to wear required respiratory protection and other PPE.
• Ability to safely work at heights and in confined spaces when properly trained and authorized.

What We Offer

• Competitive pay based on experience and qualifications.
• Opportunities for overtime.
• Training and professional development in specialized industrial coatings and repair systems.
• Opportunities for advancement within the company.
• A safety-focused team environment.

Additional compensation and benefits will be discussed during the hiring process.

About BHI Coatings

BHI Coatings specializes in industrial protective coatings, corrosion protection, composite repairs, specialty polymer applications, and leak-sealing solutions. We provide services to industrial facilities where safety, quality, reliability, and minimizing operational downtime are essential.

We are committed to delivering high-quality workmanship and dependable solutions to our customers.

Coat it • Wrap it • Seal it • BHI it.

How to Apply

Qualified candidates should submit their resume detailing relevant industrial painting, abrasive blasting, and coating experience.

BHI Coatings is an Equal Opportunity Employer.