Coating Inspector Jobs in Lafayette, LA (NOW HIRING)

The Blaster/Painter is responsible for preparing, cleaning, and coating surfaces to specified standards using abrasive blasting equipment, power and hand tools, industry-standard methods, and industrial painting techniques. This role ensures that surfaces are properly prepared, treated, and protected in accordance with MISTRAS requirements, client specifications, applicable industry standards, and best practices, while meeting all safety, quality, and project requirements.

Experience In:

• Rope Access Blasting/Painting
• Abrasive Blasting
• UHP (Ultra-High Pressure) Blasting
• Power Tooling
• Brush and Roll Painting
• Airless Spray Applications
• Conventional Spray Applications
• Suspended Scaffolding
• Rigging
• Spider Lift Operation
• Paint Mixing

Major Responsibilities/Activities:

• Safely and efficiently perform blasting and surface preparation activities in accordance with established procedures and specifications.
• Properly prepare surfaces for coating, including mixing and applying paint in accordance with Product Data Sheets (PDS), manufacturer application guidelines, and project specifications.
• Adhere to all applicable company practices, policies, procedures, and safety requirements while performing blasting and painting activities.
• Always utilize appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) at all times when performing blasting and painting operations.
• Maintain all tools and equipment in safe, clean, and good working conditions.
• Set up, operate, and maintain blasting equipment, spray guns, compressors, and related tools and equipment.
• Perform routine inspection, maintenance, and cleaning of tools and equipment.
• Identify and report defects, surface irregularities, damaged equipment, or other nonconformities.
• Work at heights, in confined spaces, and in varying weather and environmental conditions.
• Follow all client, company, and regulatory safety requirements.

Minimum Requirements:

• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• Must be able to work offshore in harsh environments on a rotational or call-out basis.
• Must possess a valid government-issued identification card or driver's license.
• TWIC card required.
• Offshore certifications preferred, including Water Survival, T-HUET, and other applicable offshore training credentials.
• Must successfully pass a background check.
• Three (3) to five (5) years of painting and/or blasting experience, or an equivalent combination of training and experience.
• Knowledge of protective coating systems, surface preparation standards (e.g., SSPC/NACE), and safe work practices.

Essential Physical Functions:

• Ability to perform strenuous, repetitive, and physically demanding work in adverse conditions, including heat, cold, wind, elevated heights, darkness, and other environmental challenges, often for extended periods.
• Frequent carrying, pushing, pulling, climbing, bending, and reaching while performing job duties and handling tools and equipment.
• Frequent lifting of up to 50 pounds and occasional lifting of up to 60 pounds without assistance.
• Ability to stand, walk, climb, and work at elevated heights for extended periods.
• Ability to wear required PPE, including respiratory protection, as required by the job.

MISTRAS Group, Inc. is committed to equal employment opportunity. Employment decisions including initial hiring and all matters involving the terms and conditions of employment will be made without regard to any protected class under applicable law. If hired, the employment relationship is “At-Will,” which means that employment can be terminated at any time, and for any reason, at the option of either the Company or the employee.  Please direct questions about these policies to a MISTRAS Group, Inc. Human Resources representative. 

By submitting & signing, I hereby understand and agree to the terms and conditions of employment as outlined above.  I certify that the responses and information provided in this application (including any other supporting documentation such as a cover letter, resume, or transcript) are true and accurate to the best of my knowledge. I understand that misrepresenting or omitting information requested is cause for dismissal at any time, without notice. I hereby give the Company permission to contact schools, previous employers (unless otherwise indicated), references, and others disclosed in my application. 

Note to Applicants:

Smoking is prohibited in all indoor areas of the Company.  Employees may use designated smoking areas (if established) in accordance with applicable state and local law.

Rhode Island Applicants: The Company is subject to Chapters 29-38 of Title 28 of the General Laws of Rhode Island and is therefore covered by the state’s workers’ compensation law.

Initial (if applicable):    Massachusetts Applicants: I understand that it is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Initial (if applicable):    Maryland Applicants: I UNDERSTAND THAT UNDER MARYLAND LAW, AN EMPLOYER MAY NOT REQUIRE OR DEMAND, AS A CONDITION OF EMPLOYMENT, PROSPECTIVE EMPLOYMENT OR CONTINUED EMPLOYMENT, THAT ANY INDIVIDUAL SUBMIT TO OR TAKE A POLYGRAPH OR SIMILAR TEST. AN EMPLOYER WHO VIOLATES THIS LAW IS GUILTY OF A MISDEMEANOR AND SUBJECT TO A FINE NOT EXCEEDING $100.

Mistras Group, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled:

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