Industrial Blasters and Painters

**About Brock**:
Brock Group is a well-known provider of industrial services that operates globally, with our main office located in Houston, TX. We have teams in Canada, the United States, and Latin America. Our goal is to support various industries by offering essential services such as sandblasting, coating/painting, scaffolding, insulation, fireproofing, and asbestos removal. We assist clients with routine maintenance, large projects, and safety turnarounds, ensuring that industrial operations run smoothly and safely.

**Job Summary**:
**Positions Available**:

- Apprentice.
- Journey Person.
- NACE/AMPP CIP Level 2, Certified Coating Inspector (minimum).
- NACE/AMPP CIP Level 3, Senior Coating Inspector (Ideally).

Wage is determined by Skill level, Experience and Trade Qualifications.

Opportunity for Career advancement, all supervision roles are hired from within after showing a commitment to Brocks Culture of Safety and Quality.
- **Previous Facility Work**: Hands-on experience in industrial or facility settings, demonstrating familiarity with safety protocols and maintenance procedures.

**Minimum Requirements**:
**To be considered for this position, you must meet the following requirements**:

- **Safety Training**: Completion of CSTS 2020 with WHMIS (Construction Safety Training System) is necessary. Additional safety certifications such as Confined Space Entry, Fall Protection, H2S Alive, and Standard First Aid are preferred. (Issued by Energy Safety Canada Preferred or Training Course that can be verified as an Equivalent Standard).
- **Physical Ability**: You should be able to work long hours (up to 12 hours) in different temperatures, both inside and outside, including working in confined spaces in all seasons.
- **Noise and Vibration**: The work environment may have moderate to severe noise and vibrations, so you may need to wear hearing protection.
- **Respirator Use**: You must be comfortable wearing a full-face respirator and media blasting hood for extended periods.
- **Climbing and Balance**: The role requires climbing and maintaining balance on ladders and scaffolding at high heights.
- **Physical Tasks**: You should be able to stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, and lift objects weighing up to 50 pounds regularly.
- **Footing**: Maintaining footing on potentially slippery surfaces is essential.
- **Vision and Hearing**: Good vision (with correction if needed) and hearing (with a hearing aid if necessary) are important for safety and communication.
- **Communication Skills**: You must be able to effectively communicate with coworkers and supervisors.
- **Coordination**: The ability to use your arms and hands to reach for, handle, and feel objects is crucial for this role.
- **Drug and Alcohol Testing**: A negative result on a Drug & Alcohol Pre-Access test is required.
- **Driving License**: A valid driving license is an asset but not mandatory.
- **NACE/AMPP**: Would be an asset but not required.

**Essential Functions**:
**In this role, your responsibilities will include**:

- **Surface Preparation**: You will operate hand tools and abrasive blast equipment to prepare surfaces for coating. This includes cleaning and preparing surfaces by scraping, sanding, and sand-blasting.
- **Repairing Surfaces**: You will fill cracks and holes with appropriate filler materials to ensure a smooth surface for painting.
- **Following Specifications**: It is essential to ensure that all work is done according to contractor specifications and safety requirements.
- **Equipment Maintenance**: You will prepare, operate, inspect, and maintain abrasive blast and coating equipment, ensuring it is clean and functional.
- **Safety Procedures**: Adherence to all safety protocols and standards, including OSHA regulations and specific contractor safety procedures, is critical.
- **Project Requirements**: You should be able to read and understand project specifications and documentation to determine the necessary requirements for each job.
- **Additional Duties**: You may be assigned other tasks as needed to support the team and ensure project success.

**Other Skills and Success Factors**:
**To excel in this position, you should also possess the following skills**:

- **Construction Knowledge**: Understanding materials, methods, and tools involved in construction or repair projects is essential.
- **Compliance Evaluation**: The ability to evaluate whether processes comply with relevant laws and standards is important.
- **Equipment Inspection**: The ability to inspect equipment and materials to identify issues or defects is crucial for maintaining safety and quality.
- **Process Monitoring**: Monitoring processes and materials to detect or assess problems is an important part of the role.
- **Problem Solving**: You should be able to analyze information and evaluate results to make informed decisions and solve issues effectively.
- **Identifying Changes**: The ability to recognize differences, similarities, and changes