The Painter/Blaster is responsible for preparing and coating various surfaces of equipment used in oil field operations to ensure the highest quality and durability. This role involves the application of protective coatings and the operation of abrasive blasting equipment to remove rust, scale, contaminants, and previous coatings.
Responsibilities
- Follow all workplace safety procedures, including proper use of personal protective equipment (PPE) and safe handling of tools and equipment within a MFG facility which produces large, industrial Oil & Gas drilling equipment.
- Mask and cover components not to be painted or blasted.
- Perform abrasive blasting (sandblasting) on metal surfaces to remove scale, rust, contaminants, and previous coatings as directed per established specifications.
- Mix and prepare paints and coatings according to manufacturer specifications and job requirements.
- Inspect surfaces before and after painting to ensure proper surface preparation and coating application.
- Apply industrial-grade primers, paints, and coatings using spray equipment guns, and other appropriate tools.
- Operate, clean, and maintain painting and blasting equipment in good working condition.
- Maintain a clean and organized work environment utilizing Lean Manufacturing (5S) principles.
- Measures thickness of paint applied to objects and completes inspection forms as required.
- Work overtime and/or weekend as required.
- Other duties may be assigned by Team Leader or Manager.
Qualifications
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE
High school diploma or general education degree (GED) and 3+ years related experience is required.
LANGUAGE SKILLS
Fluent in English. Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to draft routine reports and correspondence.
MATHEMATICAL SKILLS
Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percentage.
REASONING ABILITY
Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with situations involving limited instructions or lack of direct leadership.
COMPUTER SKILLS
None required.
CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS
Valid Driver's License or I.D.
About Us
Nabors is a leading provider of advanced technology for the energy industry. With operations in about 20 countries, Nabors has established a global network of people, technology and equipment to deploy solutions that deliver safe, efficient and responsible hydrocarbon production. By leveraging its core competencies, particularly in drilling, engineering, automation, data science and manufacturing, Nabors aims to innovate the future of energy and enable the transition to a lower carbon world.
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Nabors is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants and prohibiting discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, religion, age, color, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. This applies to all terms and conditions of employment including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leave of absence, compensation, and training. To learn more about our Fair Employment practices, please refer to the Nabors Code of Conduct.