Blast and Coatings Foreman

Points Athabasca is a progressive, fast-growing Aboriginal owned general contracting company with an impressive portfolio of high-quality construction projects in industrial construction, skilled workforce supply, commercial construction, road building and maintenance and concrete products and sales. Since its inception in 1999, Points Athabasca has held true to its vision, proudly building capacity and regional prosperity. For Points Athabasca, projects are not just about wood, concrete and steel – the best projects are about the people involved. We believe in building beyond the project and our track record of success in partnering with local communities has made a lasting impact on the communities in which we work.

Responsibilities include:

• Lead a team of technicians to complete projects in a safe and efficient manner;

• Prepare steel and other substrates in accordance with SSPC standards;

• Apply coatings as per manufacturer's specifications;

• Perform quality assurance tasks;

• Maintain compliance with all company policies and procedures;

• Perform work in a professional manner;

• Experiences in servant leadership style;

• Follow and enforce all site specific HSE plans, JSA's and safe work procedures;

• Lead by example in promoting a strong safety culture, ensuring adherence to PACL and client safety requirements.

• Maintain clean, organized, and safe work areas to support operational efficiency and hazard control.

• Verify proper use of all sandblast and paint personal protective equipment.

• Conduct toolbox talks, safety meetings, and hazard assessments.

• Ensure proper handling and disposal of abrasives, coatings, solvents, and waste.

• Review detailed work plans in alignment with client's workface planning requirements.

• Assign tasks to maintain overall execution plans, schedules and quality targets.

• Supervise, direct, and coordinate onsite coatings team to ensure safe and efficient completion of daily tasks.

• Conduct inspections of substrates and coatings to verify compliance with quality standards; identify and resolve deficiencies.

• Ensure surface preparation meets SSPC / AMPP standards.

• Ensure crew competency and proper training has been provided.

• Ability to train and mentor workers on techniques and procedures.

• Ensure proper setup, operation, and maintenance of all sandblast and paint equipment.

• Verify completion of daily preventative maintenance and coordinate equipment repairs.

• Ensure compliance with coating manufacturer specifications.

• Confirm correct storage of coatings and materials.

• Complete daily field reports.

• Concise communication with both site superintendents and coatings manager. Relaying progress, delays, and issues to project management.

• Document non-conformances and corrective actions.

• Participate in planning meetings and inspections.

• Support audits and client walk-downs.

• Oversee coatings material inventory, including tracking, forecasting, and coordinating material orders to ensure adequate supply, minimize waste, and support efficient field execution.

• Minimize downtime due to weather or equipment issues.

• Be a positive representative on PACL while travelling or on site.

Qualifications:

· Sandblast and coatings experience preferred.

· Excellent communication, problem solving and documentation abilities.

· First Aid Certification.

· Willingness to work a flexible schedule and travel as needed.

· Nace / AMPP Certification preferred.

· Formal leadership training is preferred.

Schedule:

This Role will primarily be at remote job sites but work in the office may be required. Hours on Site: 11 hr per day; 77 hr per week; 2 week in-2 weeks out Rotation; 40 hr per week while in Saskatoon office.

Please send a copy of your resume and credentials to

Job Type: Full-time

Work Location: In person