Multi-Disciplined Blaster / Sprayer & NORM Opertaive (OR20007)

Job description

Job Description as Multi-Disciplined Blaster / Sprayer & NORM Operative with Stork:

The position held within Stork Environmental and Decontamination Services division is to be part of a multi-disciplined specialist cleaning crew, a Blaster/Sprayer Category 2 will work as part of a blasting/painting operative team carrying out all aspects of surface preparation and surface coating operations. Blaster/sprayer Category 2’s will consist of the following

Experienced personnel; must complete and pass Stork Trade Test – Minimum of 2 years’ experience in blasting and painting operations carry out all methods of surface preparation and hand application coatings.

Tasks and Responsibilities as Multi-Disciplined Blaster / Sprayer & NORM Operative:

Minimum Task Achievement Requirement

• Contribute to health, safety and environmental quality
• Protect adjacent surfaces & the environment
• Setup, test, operate & maintain Surface preparation & painting equipment & other such equipment
• Degrease & prepare surfaces using power tools and abrasive blasting methods
• Carry out required quality control checks
• Application of coatings with brush, roller and or spray apply systems
• To carry out all work activities relating to NORM removal and disposal in accordance with the local rules.
• Ensure all cleaning activities using chemicals are carries out within COSHH regulations

Painters Commitment to Safety Duties

• Be actively involved and contribute to complete an onsite Task Based Risk Assessments which identifies additional risks or hazards involved in the workscope prior to work commencing
• Ensuring correct valid permits and the associated paperwork is in place prior to work commencing
• Carry out onsite daily toolbox talk to confirm all team members understand what the workscope involves

Job requirements

At Stork we attach great value to the key competences of our employees. We expect you always give safety the highest priority and that you are strongly working together with others. You are a specialist in your area of expertise and you have a proactive and entrepreneurial attitude.

Specific Requirements for Multi-Disciplined Blaster / Sprayer & NORM Operative:

Self-motivated and able to work fulfilling the role of supervision with strong sense of team involvement, information sharing and mutual support. Work with a heightened awareness of HSEQ. The ability to challenge conventional methods of working and to examine options and possible solutions within reason prior to seeking advice from onshore project support.

Core Training Requirements

• BOSIET/ FOET/ medical/ MIST   
• OPITO Blaster/Sprayer Competency Assessment
• Water Jetting Association – Jetting training  
• Complete Stork Trade Test – Minimum of 2 years’ experience in blasting and painting operations
• Confined Space entry incl Emergency Rescue
• NORM Awareness
• Face Fits – 3m 4255 / Sundstrom SR100 Half Mask

Skills, Undertstanding and Knowledge

Essential

• Surface preparation & Coating Application
• COSHH and Material Safety Data Sheets   
• Occupational health – HAVs, skin surviellance & Respiratory
• Good Hazard Identification Skills
• Communication and Interpersonal Skills

We understand that our people are key to achieving Storks ambition to be the Industry reference every day, everywhere and we are proud to have been awarded the Investors in People Silver standard in recognition of our strong employee engagement focus. 
 

Working conditions

There are many great reasons to work at Stork –

Competitive salary and Benefits

In order to attract and retain skilled, competent and customer focused people we offer a competitive salary and an extensive benefits package providing a suite of both contractual and voluntary benefits including access to corporate discounts. Employee benefits will depend on work location and role, however, may include life insurance, income protection, pension and private medical insurance.

Location: Various
Hours: As per assignment
Contract: Adhoc Contract, Fixed Term Contract and Permanently Retained Contract
 

Company Information

Stork, a Fluor company, is an expert provider of maintenance, modification and asset integrity services to the global oil and gas, chemicals and process, metals and mining, power, and manufacturing industries. We are dedicated to improving asset performance, safety and cost efficiency for our Clients throughout the complete asset life cycle.

With a team of 19,000 employees in over 100 countries, we serve more than 4,000 Clients across 6 continents.

Stork is dedicated to reducing risk, assuring safety and reducing environment impact through our award-winning value driven HSEQ platform; REACH Beyond Zero.  Whilst safety will always remain our core value, the platform not only communicates on Safety but also on Health, Environmental and Quality issues too.  We are committed to our transparent, employee-led approach to HSEQ.

One Team, One Stork

As one Stork, we treat all people with dignity, respect each other’s perspective and share knowledge and resources to achieve excellence, deliver value and grow individually and collectively.

We are fully committed to the elimination of unlawful and unfair discrimination and values the differences that a diverse workforce brings to the organisation. Stork recognises that providing equality of opportunity, valuing diversity and promoting a culture of inclusion and flexibility to our employees is vital to our success.

From school leavers and university graduates to transitioning military veterans, we provide career opportunities with targeted development programmes.

Going above and beyond for our wider community

Stork is dedicated to ensuring we are a socially and environmentally responsible employer and undertake a range of activities to give back and support the communities in which we live and work – from various charity work to working with schools as part of Developing Young Workforce.