Painter B Jobs

Applies all industrial paint/coating applications, except Class 1 Nuclear Safety Related coatings. Performs all surface preparation applicable to applying paint/coating. Performs other tasks applicable to the painting/coating industry.

TYPICAL DUTIES

• Prepares metal surfaces for painting in accordance with standard procedures such as/including with Steel Structures Painting Council specifications. SP 1 Solvent cleaning, SP 2 Hand preparation, SP 3 Powertool cleaning, SP 6 Commercial sandblasting, and SP 10 Near White sandblasting, prepares concrete in accordance with Plan Procedure 10.2.14.
• Maintain and operates all associated equipment including spray paint, sandblasting, power tool, ventilation and preparation.
• Applies various coatings, including epoxies, alkyds, waterborne, acrylics, urethane, zinc, but not limited to these coatings. These will be applied by any/all methods/techniques to the application of paint/coatings, e.g., brush, roller, conventional spray, airless spray, self-level equipment, squeegee, trowel rake and masking.
• Performs painting a preparation tasks as instructed in the station’s Coating manual and meets the requirements for training in the Coatings Program Qualification Directory. • Performs all other required tasks.
• Understand the use of Plant Procedure 10.2.14 and referenced documents as required for the job site.

QUALIFICATIONS
Graduation from high school or equivalent, plus graduation from an approved three (3) year apprenticeship program or equivalent experience and/or demonstrated ability in the industrial painting industry. Must be trained and be able to work in a safe and proper manner in the operation of sandblast, conventional spray and airless paint equipment; must be proficient in the use of all hand held painting tools. Must be physically capable of extensive climbing of steps and ladders, and moderate to heavy lifting up to 50 pounds. Must be respirator qualified (essential for hire and maintaining position). Must obtain and maintain qualification and any and all future reasonable, job related qualifications in order to retain the position. Must be able to work in and perform in a productive manner. Must possess and maintain a valid Washington driver’s license.

This is a bargaining unit position with a fixed hourly rate of $ 41.01.

Energy Northwest (EN) offers a highly competitive and substantial benefits package which allows employees (and their families) to enroll in medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance. Other voluntary benefits include flexible spending accounts, tuition reimbursement, supplemental life insurances, credit monitoring, and identity theft insurance. EN offers three retirement programs to qualifying employees including a matching 401(k) deferred compensation plan, the Washington State Pension Plan (PERS), and a 457(b) savings plan. Employees will also accrue 160 hours of personal time per year and receive nine paid holidays throughout the calendar year. IBEW positions are also eligible to receive two floating holidays per year, and a company-provided contribution into an HRA VEBA account each pay period.

Other available compensation includes our annual bonus program (“At-Risk Compensation” program), relocation, and various monetary recognition programs, when approved. Stipends are available to qualifying positions, after incumbent successfully completes required training.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate due to race, color, age, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, ethnicity, religion, national origin, veteran status or on the basis of disability.