Offshore Blaster/Painter

Offshore Painting And Sandblasting JobMain Purpose: To perform all painting and sandblasting job functions per contract/job specifications and quality assurance requirements/blasting and painting procedures and established ISO-QA/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 efficientlyClean and maintain all related painting and blasting equipment, including safety equipment (blasting hoods, air hoses, respirators etc.)Operate power tools, cleaning and brush paintingApply primer and paint coatings as required in a manner that will ensure quality and unnecessary wasteInspect, start and maintain equipment that delivers blast and regulates pressures that produce a safe and efficient environmentDetermine paint flow, viscosity and coating quality by performing a visual inspection or viscometersWeigh or measure chemicals, coating or paints before adding them to machinesAppropriately dispose of hazardous wasteUse a blast hose, spray gun and respirator hood to paint structures, pipes and valvesBlast beams, angle iron, shuts, valves and pipe to prepare items for paintingPull triggers and direct spray onto the work surface to apply prime or finish coatWear protective hood and respirator when blasting / painting structures and pipesSpray primer coat, intermediate coat and final coatAssist with riggingFollow company specifications and proceduresFollow MSDS on safety equipmentProtect against fumes and discoloration of the productPerform other duties assigned by supervisorBenefits Offered:Earned Wage AccessHealth, Dental, and Vision Insurance401(k) with Company MatchPaid HolidaysPaid VacationLife InsuranceDisability InsuranceSafety AwardsCompany StoreEmployee Assistance Program (EAP)RequirementsPhysical Requirements:Standing, sitting, walking, stooping, kneeling, climbing, feeling, talking, hearing and seeingTurning, twisting, bending, and balancingPushing, pulling and reachingMust be able to lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally 50-75 poundsJob Requirements:2+ years experience in offshore blasting / paintingMust know how to use pressurized paint pots, blast pots, sandblasting hoses and nozzlesMust know how read a wet and dry mill paint gaugesMust be able to pass pre-employment physical and drug screenMust be able to pass a background checkValid TWIC cardDesirable Experience, Education, and Training:Highschool diploma or GEDTools, 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.