Job Type: Full-Time

Shift Type: First Shift

Location(s): 99 JEFFERSON - NEWPORT NEWS, VA 23607 US (Primary)
3128 VICTORY - PORTSMOUTH, VA 23702 US

Category Skilled Trades

Basic Duties and Responsibilities (include, but are not limited to, the following):

Operate 3K-5K PSI pressure washers.
Prepare all types of surfaces for preservation.
Select proper media to obtain desired surface preparation requirements.
Operate various style blasting units.
Proper use and selection of various types of hand and power tools for surface preparation.
Complete tasks with little or no supervision.
Follow and act on instructions/tasks given.
Work independently to accomplish tasks.
Work with others, as a team, to accomplish tasks.
Control costs in their assigned area of responsibility.
Work in various environments, including but not limited to confined spaces, elevated staging, & manlifts.

Experience & Skill:

Knowledge of the various SSPC surface preparation standards.
Knowledge of OSHA Shipyard industry standards.
Advanced knowledge of the selection and uses of various types and sizes of media.
Advanced knowledge of the set-up, operation, & troubleshooting of the various preservation tools and equipment.
Advanced safety knowledge to include proper PPE selection, the safe handling, use, disposal, and storage of media, confined space entry, Lock-out/Tag-out procedures.
Advanced knowledge of NAVSEA, USCG, & Dept. of the Army preservation requirements.
Knowledge of various inspection/checkpoint requirements.
Knowledge of manufacturer’s product data sheets and SDS.
Knowledge of DEQ & EPA requirements.
Knowledge of work specifications.

Requirements:

Required tools:

# of Hires Needed: 1

Blaster 1/Class

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