HEAVY VEHICLE TANK TRAILER PAINTER
- Responsible for the preparation, inspection, and painting of heavy vehicle tank trailers.
- Conduct regular inspections to identify rust, corrosion, or damaged paint.
- Apply spray paint or protective coatings ensuring high-quality finishes.
HEAVY VEHICLE TANK TRAILER PAINTER
About the business
Based in Chinchilla Queensland Tango Oilfield Solutions provides equipment and services to the local Australia Energy and Mining Industries. This includes heavy vehicle tank trailers used to store, mix, and blend water and other fluids used in the drilling and mining industry. Tango is a small family owned company started in 2013. However, the directors have international experience and global reach. Due to increased activity we are now looking to add a new full time position for someone to maintain, blast, and paint our heavy tanker trailers.
About the role
A Full Time Position based in Chinchilla QLD the Heavy Vehicle Tank Trailer Painter is responsible for the preparation, inspection, and painting of heavy vehicle tank trailers. The primary objective is to restore and maintain the appearance and functionality of these trailers by identifying and addressing any rust, paint damage, or surface imperfections. This role involves ensuring high-quality finishes through thorough surface preparation, precise application of coatings, and regular inspection to meet industry standards and client specifications.
Duties and Responsibilities
A. SURFACE AND PAINT INSPECTION:
- Conduct regular inspections of tank trailers (internal and external), identifying rust, corrosion, or damaged paint that requires attention.
- Check for surface imperfections, such as cracks, chips, or pitting, which may affect the quality of the finished coating.
- Assess whether existing coatings meet specifications, ensuring they are suitable for re-coating or if complete removal is necessary.
B. PREPARATION OF AREAS NEEDING PAINTING OR RECOATING:
- Mask off areas that do not require painting to ensure precision and prevent over-spray during the painting process.
- Perform sandblasting or power washing to remove rust, old paint, and other contaminants from the trailer's surface, ensuring proper adhesion of new coatings.
- Prepare damaged or worn-out areas by using appropriate tools and techniques, such as scraping or sanding, to ensure a clean, smooth surface for painting.
C. SPRAY PAINTING AND RECOATING:
- Apply spray paint or protective coatings to tank trailers, ensuring the application meets manufacturer and safety specifications for paint thickness and finish.
- Monitor the wet film thickness and ensure that the paint layers are applied uniformly, meeting the required standards for durability and protection.
- Inspect finished areas for quality, checking for any inconsistencies, runs, or missed spots, and apply touch-ups as necessary to maintain a flawless finish.
D. OTHER DUTIES:
- Maintain a clean and organized blasting and painting work area to ensure safety and efficiency.
- Perform regular maintenance on all painting and blasting equipment, ensuring it operates correctly and safely, and address any repairs or replacements as needed.
- Assist with preparation, blasting, and painting of Tango’s other oilfield and industrial equipment as required.
Benefits and perks
The exact compensation is commensurate with experience however the base package will include:
- Salary + Super + Vacation
- Open to discussion of relocation allowance and housing for the right candidate.
- Standard work week although occasional weekend work may be required
Skills and experience
The ideal candidate would have the experience as laid out below however we are open to training high potential individuals who have a demonstrated track record and are willing to learn.
- Either local resident or willingness to relocate to Chinchilla QLD. We want our people to be part of the local community.
- General knowledge and experience working in the Oil & Gas Industry on Pumps, Compressors, Engines, and Specialty Equipment (e.g.; Cementing)
- Basic industry inductions and or safety trainings.
- Basic computer literacy in most MS Programs (Word, Excel, and Outlook). Commitment to detail
- Good communication skills
- Team players. We work as a team and you will need to directly supervisor and work with other people.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $75,000.00 – $80,000.00 per year
Work Location: In person
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