Title:

DG BOSS: Painter/Chipper (FN)

Provides preservation services including but not limited to painting and cleaning services to the prepositioned ships in Diego Garcia.
Performs exterior painting of surfaces that have been hydro blasted to include priming and necessary cleanup of all trash, paint spills, and debris generated.
Surface Preparation: Prepare ship surfaces for painting by cleaning, sanding, and removing rust, old paint, or other contaminants using appropriate tools, such as scrapers, sandpaper, or chemicals.
Coating Application: Apply primers, paints, and protective coatings to ship exteriors, interiors, decks, and superstructures using brushes, rollers, spray guns, or other application methods.
Mixing and Matching: Mix and match paint colors and materials to achieve desired finishes and adhere to specifications.
Quality Assurance: Ensure proper thickness, coverage, and adherence to coatings by conducting quality checks and inspections during and after application.
Corrosion Prevention: Apply anti-corrosion coatings to prevent rust and deterioration of metal surfaces exposed to harsh marine environments.
Works on high structures of the ship using scaffolding and fall protection devices and in the environment of shipboard hazards and operating machineries.
Expected overtime work, 2 hours daily.
Responsible for maintaining a safe, clean, sanitary, healthy, presentable, and professional atmosphere, free of dust, clutter, and trash in all working facilities and areas.
Responsible for following a comprehensive, flexible, and properly documented training program.
Responsible for proper utilization and safeguarding of all government and contractor-provided property (e.g., to include government facilities, equipment, and tools).
Responsible for precise execution of company time reporting procedures and accurate completion of timesheets.
Observe and follow all safety rules and procedures, including wearing applicable P.P.E., and promote safety awareness.

Basic Qualifications:

Must know the proper surface preparations, the best coating to use for each purpose, and the accepted application techniques to obtain the desired results.
Must be familiar with, and trained in, the proper use of respiratory protection equipment such as respirators and other breathing devices.
Basic trade knowledge, such as the use of job-related tools and equipment.
Must speak, read, and understand the English Language.
Must pass overseas medical screening and be in good health.

Preferred Qualifications

JOB SPECIFICATIONS: SPECIAL CERTIFICATIONS OR TRAINING

Marine Painting certification/s is highly desirable.

EDUCATION:

Must have a High School diploma or equivalent; An associate college degree, or any equivalent is highly desired.

EXPERIENCE:

Must have at least three (3) years’ experience as a Marine Painter or previous job experience, particularly in a Naval or commercial shipyard.