Painter 3, Industrial Services

About The Tepa Companies

Established in 2005 and owned by the Paskenta Band of Nomlaki Indians, The Tepa Companies deliver comprehensive and sustainable solutions to federal, state, local, and private-sector clients throughout the United States. The tribally owned companies work independently and collaboratively to provide wide-ranging construction, engineering, environmental, industrial, staffing, and technology services.

When you join Tepa Companies, you have the opportunity to expand your entrepreneurial skill set while growing professionally alongside the best in the industry. You will have the opportunity to impact your team, the organization as a whole, and subsequently, our Tribe.

We seek out top talent to provide the best services for our clients. We focus on being a responsible company for our employees and their families by creating a culture that reflects our core values and offering competitive pay and benefits package. Our benefits package includes comprehensive medical, dental, vision, generous paid time off and holidays, 401(k) plan with company match, life insurance, flexible spending and health savings account, mental health support and resources, short and long-term disability, and tuition reimbursement.

LOCATION: This is a nationwide traveling position requiring frequent travel to project sites across the United States. Per diem will be provided.

About The Job

The Tepa Companies are seeking a Painter III, who under the direction of a qualified Site Foreman, assist with the performance of tasks involving surface preparation and the application of industrial coatings in a safe and efficient manner to support commercial and government services for Tepa’s Coatings & Linings Service Team and meet or exceed the required quality, safety, and profitability goals.

Job Functions:

• Perform tasks involving surface preparation and application of industrial coatings to Above-ground Storage Tanks (AST) and other surfaces as applicable to projects within the Coatings & Linings Service Line, producing quality work safely.
• Perform a variety of tasks involving manual labor for Tepa’s Coatings & Linings Service Line associated with painting and other industrial coating operation tasks for commercial and government services.
• Performance of coatings-related activities including but not limited to tending to and operating abrasive blast equipment, shoveling spent blast abrasive, mixing industrial coatings, and accurately applying industrial coatings to specified thicknesses.
• Assist or provide support to activities including tending to and operating abrasive blast equipment, shoveling spent blast abrasive, and mixing coatings.
• Maintain a clean job site: pick up all tools and equipment and secure the job site each day to eliminate potential hazards.
• Material handling and storage.
• Load/unload trucks and haul/hoist materials.
• Participate with a direct supervisor in all planning operations as required.
• Respond quickly and effectively to changing site conditions. Assess change conditions and communicate them to the direct supervisor.
• Bring any problems to the attention of the Trainer, Site Foreman, Safety Officer, Project Manager, or Human Resource Manager.
• Support the investigation of all safety and health incidents.
• Attend all required training courses as applicable and keep each of them current.
• Keep an open line of communication with other Tepa staff on site for any aspects of task execution and completion.
• Complete delegated tasks to support cost performance goals for assigned project work sites.
• Adhere to Tepa’s Safety and Health policies and procedures to prevent injuries and/or illnesses on assigned project work sites.
  
  

What We’re Looking For

• High School Diploma/General Education Diploma (GED) or demonstrated proficiency in both oral and written communication with the fundamental knowledge of mathematics demonstrated by the ability to solve a variety of problems that can be modeled or solved by quantitative means
• Two years of experience with large-scale, multi-phased industrial coatings projects including internal and external tank coatings that demonstrate the knowledge and ability to perform required work for the Coatings & Linings Service Line
• Experience using Personal Protective Equipment
• Eighteen (18) months to two (2) years of general construction experience with experience in API-650 tanks and Petrochemical industry; preferred
• National Association of Corrosion Engineers (NACE) member; preferred
• Steel Structural Painting Council member (SSPC Level 2); preferred
• Familiar with general construction including OSHA requirements
• Proficient in accurately applying industrial coatings at specified thicknesses to complex industrial structures by brush and roll application
• Proficient in mixing industrial coatings
• Knowledge of operating industrial painting equipment such as abrasive blast pots, conventional spray pots/guns, airless spray pumps/guns, and plural component spray equipment
• Knowledge of SSPC surface preparation standards
• Proficient in abrasive blasting complex industrial structures per SSPC standards.
• Proficient in manual labor associated with industrial coatings, construction trades, crafts and maintenance, and repair tasks
• Ability to proactively address potential unsafe conditions
• Knowledge of first aid and applicable safety precautions
• Ability to travel to out-of-state work locations for extended periods
• Above average oral, written, and listening communication skills with full effectiveness in keeping others informed
• Ability to work independently and complete daily activities according to work schedule
• Ability to understand, follow, and transmit written and oral instructions
• Ability to meet attendance schedule with dependability and consistency
• Reliable transportation to and from work sites
• Strong work ethic
• Ability to foster teamwork and value diversity; hold oneself and others accountable for living TEPA’s values in every decision we make, every action we take, and every communication we have
• Legal identification/documentation proving eligibility to work in the United States
• The following training may be required for specific project site assignments:
• Association of Reciprocal Safety Council (ARSC) – Basic Orientation Plus to include the following:
• Confined Space
• Fall Protection
• Lead Health Awareness
• Scaffolding
• First Aid/AED/CPR
• Rigging
• Aerial Lift
• Respiratory Protection
• Operator Qualification Solutions Group (OQSG): CT60, CT06, CT06J, CT10 preferred
• TWIC Card- (Transportation Worker Identification Credential)
• The job holder may require additional job-related specific certification and/or training during employment for specific tasks and/or field operations support
• Must be able to pass a drug test and background check required to access US military installations
• Must have a valid driver’s license
  
  

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans