Blast/Coat/Paint Manager

Role summary

Lead Petrosmith’s paint, coating, and abrasive‑blasting operations to deliver safe, on‑time, high‑quality surface preparation and coating services for oilfield and other industrial equipment. Own production planning, quality control, regulatory compliance, team development, and continuous improvement for all coating and blasting activities at the Abilene facility.

Key Responsibilities

• Operational leadership: Plan, schedule, and supervise daily blasting, surface preparation, and coating work to meet production targets and customer specifications.

• Quality assurance: Enforce coating system specifications and surface cleanliness standards (NACE); oversee adhesion, surface profile, and dry film thickness testing and documentation.

• Safety and compliance: Maintain a zero‑harm safety culture; ensure compliance with OSHA, EPA, and Petrosmith HSE policies; manage PPE, ventilation, containment, and hazardous waste procedures at the Abilene site.

• Team management: Recruit, train, mentor, and evaluate technicians, inspectors, and supervisors; create staffing plans and manage shift coverage and overtime.

• Equipment and maintenance: Oversee maintenance of blast pots, compressors, spray rigs, ovens, and inspection tools; manage calibration schedules and vendor relationships.

• Inventory and cost control: Manage consumables, coatings inventory, and spare parts; track usage and implement cost‑saving measures.

• Customer and project coordination: Act as primary coating contact for customers and project managers; review scopes, clarify technical requirements, and support estimates and change orders.

• Continuous improvement: Lead root‑cause analysis for coating defects, implement corrective actions, and track KPIs to improve quality, throughput, and cost efficiency.

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor’s in engineering (Mechanical, Materials or Chemical) or technical certificate in coatings, industrial maintenance, such as Nace level III or related field preferred.

• Experience: Minimum 10 years in industrial blasting and coating operations with at least 5 years in a supervisory or lead role.

• Certifications: NACE certification a must.

• Technical knowledge: Familiarity with NACE standards, coating systems, application methods (airless, plural component), and inspection tools (DFT gauges, profilometers).

• Other: Valid driver’s license and ability to pass background and drug screening.

• Experience with oilfield equipment, pressure vessels, heavy fabrication, or mobile coating operations.

• OSHA 30 or equivalent safety supervisory training.

• Basic mechanical or welding knowledge.

Skills and competencies

• Leadership: Strong people management, conflict resolution, and coaching skills.

• Technical problem solving: Ability to diagnose coating failures and implement corrective actions.

• Communication: Clear written and verbal communication with internal teams and customers.

• Organization: Strong planning, scheduling, and inventory control.

• Attention to detail: Meticulous about specifications, documentation, and inspection records.

• Computer skills: Comfortable with MS Office and basic production tracking systems.

Working conditions and physical requirements

• Work on-site in an industrial environment with exposure to dust, noise, and chemicals.

• Must wear PPE and respirators and be able to work at heights or in confined spaces as required.

• Frequent standing, walking, and lifting up to 50 lbs; occasional overtime and weekend work during peak projects.