Job Description
Job Description
Abrasive Blaster Must Haves
- Qualifications
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- SSPC C7 (blaster) and/or C12 (spray painter) qualification required
- Requested: 7 C7 and 7 C12, but flexible on mix (at least 4)
- 4–5 qualified to clean/paint sanitary tanks
- Respirator & air-fed respirator required
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- Employee/IG provide respirators and complete fit check; TRF-KB provide cartridges
- Job Scope
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- Large-scale abrasive blast removal of preservation coatings on interior/exterior submarine tanks (e.g., interior storage tanks, external main ballast tanks)
- Surface preparation (small and large scale) on external hull, free-flood, and superstructure surfaces
- Blast equipment staging, setup, and media recovery
- Small-area vacuum blasting of submarine hull or interior surfaces in preparation for painting
- Requirements
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- Minimum 2 years’ experience in abrasive blasting on commercial ships or U.S. Navy ships/submarines
- Trained/qualified to work with lead, cadmium, chromic acid/chromium, arsenic, and mixed solvents
- SSPC C7 or NAVSEA-approved equivalent; familiar with SSPC-1, SSPC-5, SSPC-10
- Proficient in all blasting aspects: selection, control, maintenance of blasting and application equipment
- Proficient in hazardous large-scale blasting in confined/awkward spaces; fully outfitted in coveralls and positive-pressure air-fed blast hoods
- Medical/medical stressor readiness for hazardous materials (29 CFR 1910 medical exams for beryllium, cadmium, chromic acid/chromium, lead, arsenic)
- Able to select and wear respirators (negative pressure, air-fed) as required by 29 CFR 1910
- Able to wear safety harnesses and work from scaffolds/platforms per 29 CFR 1915
- Able to wear respiratory protection devices per 29 CFR 1910.134
- Technical Standards
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- NSTM S9086-VDSTM-010/Ch-631 Rev 3: Preservation of Ships in Service
- 29 CFR 1910.134: Respiratory Protection (Subpart I)
- SSPC standards
- NAVSEA Standard Item 009-32
- 29 CFR 1915
- Required Training
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- Abrasive Blasting in Preparation for Painting
- Abrasive Blasting Hazards
- Nozzle Selection and Safe Practices for Abrasive Blasting in Confined Spaces
- Lead Paint Removal