Sand Blasting and Painting Technician

Job Summary

A Sand Blasting and Painting Technician is responsible for surface cleaning, preparation, and sandblasting, as well as applying primer and topcoat to valves in accordance with company policies and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Clean and prepare surface areas prior to sandblasting.
• Prepare valve surfaces by abrasive blasting and masking.
• Complete pre-start equipment checks.
• Carry out abrasive sandblasting and industrial painting of valves in accordance with policies and procedures.
• Maintain sandblasting tools and equipment.
• Accurately maintain required records and documentation for each project.
• Responsibly manage consumable supplies and raw materials.
• Inspect units and parts scheduled to be painted.
• Clean and wipe down valves.
• Mix paints and primers to exact specifications ordered by the customer.
• Use both large and small spraying equipment for appropriate areas of painting including compressors, sandblasters, and other power equipment.
• Maintain painting equipment to ensure proper performance.
• Inspect painted units for flaws occurring in the initial painting process.
• Sand and prepare surfaces for repairing any imperfections.
• Clean paint booth and equipment with the use of solvents.
• Follow ALL corporate safety requirements and standards, including but not limited to the use of respiratory equipment, protective clothing, protective lenses/goggles, steel toed boots, etc.
• Maintain a safe and clean workstation.
• Perform all other duties and responsibilities that are assigned.

Requirements

• Candidates should possess an OND / HND in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Maintenance, Welding & Fabrication, or related discipline.
• Trade Test, Vocational Training or certification in Industrial Blasting & Painting or Automotive Spray Painting is an added advantage.
• 3 years + of industrial valve blasting and painting experience in the Oil & Gas, Automotive or Power Sector.
• Able to maintain and use Abrasive Blasting Equipment.
• Previous experience using sandblasting and painting or automotive spray-painting tools and equipment preferred.
• Attention to detail.
• Enjoys working in a team environment.
• Strong HSE culture.
• Understand surface preparation, paint mixing and coating application.
• Able to measure Wet Film Thickness (WFT) and Dry Film Thickness (DFT).

How to Apply

Interested and qualified candidates should send a copy of your updated C to: manpower@belloil.com using the Job title as the subject of the email.