Job Profile: Blasting & Painting Foreman/Supervisor

Department / Section: Production/Blasting & Painting

Job Location: Ras Al Khaimah, U.A.E.

Salary: AED 3000 – 3800 per month

Experience: Min. 4 years’ experience as Production Foreman/Supervisor in blasting and painting operations within PEB / Structural Steel fabrication industry.

Required Qualification

• Diploma in Mechanical / Industrial Production/Paint Technology -Engineering.
• NACE / BGAS certification preferred (Level I or II).

Required Technical Skills

• Abrasive blasting operations and surface preparation standards (SA / SSPC / ISO)
• Paint application (airless spray, conventional spray, touch-up)
• Measurement of DFT, humidity, temperature, and surface profile
• Thorough understanding of coating systems such as epoxy, polyurethane, and zinc-rich primers.
• Knowledge of international surface preparation and coating standards (SSPC, NACE, ISO 8501).
• Working exp in SAP Environment is advantageous.
• Operating knowledge of all latest MS Excel, Computer packages, AUTO CAD.
• Exposure to ISO 9001 (Quality), ISO 14001 (Environmental), and ISO 45001 (Occupational Health and Safety) , systems preferred.
• Good command of English and Hindi; Arabic is an advantage.

Roles & Responsibilities

• Prioritize and promote a strong safety culture within the blasting and painting areas by enforcing the use of PPE, ensuring proper ventilation, fire prevention measures, and strict adherence to EHS procedures.
• Conduct daily Toolbox meetings and shift handovers to review safety topics, production goals, and job assignments.
• Ensure proper shift rotation and effective handover between shifts to maintain continuity and operational efficiency.
• Encourage good practices & Issue warning notes or/and disciplinary action to nonperforming workmen
• Supervise and control blasting and painting operations for PEB and structural steel components as per approved paint notes and coating specifications.
• Plan and organize daily and weekly work schedules , allocate manpower effectively, and monitor shift progress to meet production and quality targets.
• Ensure surface preparation meets specified cleanliness and roughness profiles (SSPC-SP10) and verify correct paint type, mixing ratio, pot life, viscosity, and application method according to manufacturer data sheets.
• Check and record environmental parameters such as temperature, humidity, and dew point prior to and during coating operations.
• Inspect blasted and painted surfaces for cleanliness, coverage, Dry Film Thickness (DFT), and adhesion , ensuring compliance with company and client standards.
• Maintain proper identification and traceability of coated items, including job number, color code, and paint batch number.
• Ensure safe handling, storage, and disposal of paints, thinners, and abrasives in accordance with environmental and safety guidelines.
• Monitor and maintain painting and blasting equipment, including hoses, spray guns, compressors, and agitators, and plan for preventive maintenance to avoid downtime.
• Ensure availability of consumables and materials required for uninterrupted operation by coordinating with maintenance, stores, and procurement.
• Train and guide blasters, painters, and helpers to ensure consistent productivity, safety, and quality of work.
• Coordinate with QA/QC inspectors for primer, intermediate, and final coating inspections and resolve non-conformities promptly.
• Promote 5S practices and maintain high standards of housekeeping in blasting and painting areas.
• Document daily production reports, paint consumption, inspection results, and equipment downtime accurately.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives aimed at enhancing coating performance, operational efficiency, and minimizing paint waste and rework.

Key Performance Indicators

• Coating quality and DFT compliance
• Paint and abrasive consumption efficiency
• Adherence to production schedules and delivery targets
• Rework and rejection percentage
• Equipment availability and maintenance compliance
• Zero accidents and adherence to HSE standards