Senior Assistant Technician Touch up Painting

About the Role

International Maritime Industries is seeking a Senior Assistant Technician Touch up Painting to join our team in Ras Tannurah, Eastern region. This full-time position primarily involves performing outdoor touch-up painting on newly built ships at the and Dock stages, utilizing rollers and brushes after surface preparation. The role also includes essential masking to prevent contamination and associated cleaning tasks.

Key Responsibilities

• Execute outdoor touch-up painting with rollers and brushes following surface preparation at the and Dock stages of newly built ships.
• Perform masking to prevent contamination and carry out associated cleaning work.
• Ensure the proper use of rollers and brushes for applying various types of paints.
• Maintain proper control of the paint agitator.
• Conduct touch-up painting in adherence to project specifications, codes, and drawings.
• Manage associated masking, cleaning, and the disposal of waste paint and paint cans.
• Collaborate closely with the production manager, engineers, and foreman to ensure projects are executed safely, on time, and within budget, in accordance with contract requirements and the International Maritime Industries Management System (IMIMS).
• Communicate results and concerns to the production management team and collaborate with other departments.
• Monitor material usage to identify and address potential shortages promptly.
• Inspect equipment and tools for safety and maintain them in good condition.
• Ensure compliance with Health, Safety, Environmental, and Security (HSES) responsibilities.

Operational Duties

• Ensure all assigned works are executed safely and on schedule.
• Adhere to all technical drawings and documentation, including painting specifications, ITPs, and painting drawings.
• Obtain a valid work permit (especially for confined spaces) before engaging in any activity.
• Attend safety and daily toolbox meetings to understand job-related risks.
• Perform pre-painting preparations and examine finished work to ensure it meets quality standards.

Qualifications and Experience

• A minimum of 5-10 years of experience in blasting and painting is required.
• Proven ability to work under pressure and drive a team to complete tasks against aggressive timelines and work scopes.
• Willingness to be trained for tasks beyond blasting as required.

Work Environment

The role involves working in an outdoor environment, primarily at the and Dock stages of ship construction. The successful candidate will be part of a dynamic team, collaborating across departments to ensure project success.