1st class Blaster Newport News, VA

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.
• 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.

• 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 tool 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.

• A minimum of 5 years’ experience in the marine preservation industry.
• Possess a valid C7 certification.
• Reliable transportation and attendance.
• Local travel as needed.

• Scraper
• Flashlight
• Flat head screwdriver
• Utility knife

• While performing these job duties, employees are routinely required to stand, walk, crawl, sit, kneel, lift, and carry (up to 50 lbs.). To use their arms, hands, and fingers to reach, feel, and type or write. To use their ears, nose, and mouth to talk, hear and smell. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
• This position is performed both in a traditional shipyard environment, with local travel between facilities and project locations as needed.

Fairlead Integrated, LLC. and its subsidiaries are proud to be Equal Employ Opportunity and Affidative Action employers (Minority / Female / Disability / Veterans).