Sand Blasting and Painting Technician at Bell Oil & Gas

Job Summary 

• Surface cleaning, preparation, and sandblasting. Applying primer and topcoat to valves, in accordance with Company’s 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.
• All other duties and responsibilities that are assigned

Person Specification /Qualifications

• Minimum of 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).