Deck Painter: Industrial & Marine Coatings
Job Summary
Core Group Resources is hiring experienced Deck Painters for an upcoming industrial painting and protective coating project in Guyana. This is a contract, rotational assignment focused on preparing, painting, and maintaining deck surfaces, steel structures, and equipment to protect against corrosion, environmental exposure, and general deterioration.
The ideal candidate brings practical painting experience in marine, offshore, shipyard, or industrial environments, along with a solid understanding of surface preparation, coating application methods, and workplace safety. Rope access certification is not required for this role.
Responsibilities
- Perform surface preparation and industrial painting on decks, steel structures, equipment, and associated surfaces
- Remove existing paint, rust, contaminants, and deteriorated coatings using appropriate cleaning and preparation methods
- Conduct sanding, grinding, scraping, and abrasive blasting where trained and authorized
- Apply primers, epoxy coatings, anti-corrosion coatings, and other specified protective paint systems using spray guns, brushes, and rollers
- Prepare surfaces in accordance with project specifications and coating requirements
- Inspect completed work for visible defects, inconsistencies, and areas requiring rework
- Assist with routine coating maintenance, touch-ups, and corrosion prevention
- Maintain painting tools, materials, and equipment in safe working condition
- Follow HSE standards, including proper PPE use and safe handling of coating materials
- Work alongside supervisors and site personnel to complete assigned painting activities efficiently and safely
Requirements
- Practical experience in industrial, marine, shipyard, or protective coating applications
- Knowledge of industrial painting techniques, coating materials, and surface preparation procedures
- Familiarity with spray painting equipment, brushes, rollers, and abrasive blasting techniques
- Ability to follow technical instructions, safety procedures, and quality requirements
- Must be a Guyanese national
- Must be available for rotational work assignments
- Willing to complete project-specific medical examinations, safety inductions, and competency assessments as required
- Must provide an updated resume and copies of relevant certifications and training records
Preferred Requirements
- Experience in deck maintenance, surface preparation, and corrosion protection (highly desirable)
- Experience on vessels, offshore installations, marine facilities, or industrial construction projects
- Industrial painting or protective coating application certifications
- Working-at-heights, general HSE, and other relevant safety training