Painter Blaster
Summary
Industrial painter-blaster performing abrasive blasting and protective coating application on steel structures and equipment during a FIFO shutdown in Port Hedland.
What We Offer
- FIFO Shutdown from Perth to Port Hedland
- Scope – 17th September to 22nd September
- Roster - 12-hour shifts working Days & Nights
- Nightshift Allowance - 15% uplift
- Variety of future works as part of our casual shutdown circuit team
The Opportunity
Downer’s Energy & Utilities business has opportunities for Painter Blaster’s to join us for a shutdown in Port Hedland, WA. This role will see you responsible for preparing and protecting steel structures, piping, and fixed plant equipment through abrasive blasting and the application of protective coatings. This includes tasks such as grit or sandblasting to remove rust, scale, or old coatings, followed by applying primers and industrial-grade paint systems to meet corrosion protection standards. To be successful in this role you will need to available from 7th September for inductions, picking up PPE and onboarding. Successful candidates will also join our talent pools to be used in future works across remote and regional WA.
About You
- Trade Certificate – Highly desirable
- Construction Induction / White Card
- Gas Test Atmospheres, Working at Heights, and Enter and Work in Confined Spaces within 5 years
- Fire Certificate within 5 years
- MSIC – Highly desirable
- Prior experience in a FIFO role performing Painter Blaster duties
About Energy & Utilities
Downer's Energy & Utilities business unit is an integrated trans-Tasman team, providing services and solutions that connect communities to essential networks and infrastructure. We design, build, operate and maintain today's critical assets and networks, delivering complete services across the water, electricity, telecommunications, industrial and power generation sectors. Our expertise spans in-house technical smarts, specialist engineering, integrated OEM partners, and dedicated crews of qualified tradespeople.
Downer Group is an employer that acknowledges and embraces the importance of our people's diverse experiences, talents, and cultures. As an inclusive employer, we welcome applications from everyone.
How to Apply
Please submit your application online via the advertisement – email applications will not be accepted.