Marine Coatings Supervisor

MARINE COATINGS SUPERVISOR | CLEVELAND, OH | $30 - $35/HR | DIRECT HIRE Mural Group is partnering with a Marine company and shipyard in Cleveland, Ohio to place a Marine Coatings Supervisor. This is a working supervisor role: you will lead a blasting and painting crew while also being hands-on with the work. NACE certification is strongly preferred. Bilingual Spanish is a significant advantage given the crew's composition. WHAT YOU WILL DO - Supervise subcontract and shipyard employees on all painting and blasting assignments, reporting directly to the New Construction and Repair Manager on schedule and budget. - Operate sandblasting equipment to clean and remove corrosion; blast coatings off hulls and tanks to prepare steel for painting. - Prepare, tape, brush, roll, and spray surfaces using conventional and airless spray equipment. - Mix coatings, prep surfaces on tanks, shipboard piping, and interior and exterior areas. - Perform and document DFT, WFT, humidity, soluble salts, anchor profile, and dew point readings. - Maintain blasting and painting equipment including hoses, pumps, pressure tanks, spray guns, and tips. - Develop materials and stock needs for paint operations; evaluate applicant skills when hiring for the crew. WHAT YOU BRING - NACE certification strongly preferred (CIP Level 1 or higher). - Proficiency in abrasive blasting, airless and HVLP painting, and knowledge of environmental precautions and applicable regulations. - Thorough knowledge of coating application and surface preparation on various surfaces and spray equipment types. - Strong leadership ability; comfortable leading a blasting and painting crew with minimal supervision. - Marine experience preferred but not required. - Bilingual Spanish strongly preferred.