Lead Marine Painter / Paint Inspector

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.
  

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.