Job Description
Charleston, SC, USA | US Coatings (USC) | Full Time About Company US Coatings, LLC (USC) specializes in providing interior tank coating, cleaning and surface preparation services for various marine vessels including cargo (advanced chemical linings), ballast and freshwater tanks. Additionally, USC is an applicator of advanced coatings and protective systems for marine hulls, decks, and superstructures. Founded in 2005, the company has established a strong reputation as a customer-focused, value-added service provider to the marine industry. We offer competitive salaries and full range of benefits including: medical, dental, vision, 401K (100% match up to 4% eligible compensation) and 100% immediate vesting, basic and supplemental life insurance, short-term and long-term disability as well as other benefits. Job Summary: US Coatings is currently seeking a Marine Coatings Confined Space 1st Class Blaster . This position performs marine surface preparation on vessels and shipboard structures, often in tanks and tightly configured confined spaces, to achieve specified customer requirements for preservation/coating systems. Work includes abrasive blasting and pressure/water blasting methods, protection/containment, and rigorous adherence to shipyard safety and environmental controls. Duties and Responsibilities: Perform abrasive blasting and/or water blasting (including high-pressure pressure washing and UHP/hydro blasting as assigned) to remove coatings, corrosion, scale, and contaminants per job specifications. Prepare surfaces to required degrees of cleanliness and profile consistent with recognized surface preparation standards (e.g., SSPC surface prep standards as applicable to the work package). Select and control appropriate blast media and operating parameters (pr